Track Listings (33) - Disc #1| All Artists: Jean-Philippe Rameau, Nicholas McGegan, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Title: Rameau - Orchestral Suites from Naïs & Le Temple de la Gloire / PBO · McGegan Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr. Release Date: 3/21/1995 Album Type: Import Genre: Classical Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Symphonies Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 093046712129 |
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The French are fond of categorizing things. Baroque stage works had many names: "tragedie lyrique," "opera-ballet," "acte de ballet," "ballet bouffon," and many more besides. Basically, aside from length, all of these va... more » |
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Amazon.com The French are fond of categorizing things. Baroque stage works had many names: "tragedie lyrique," "opera-ballet," "acte de ballet," "ballet bouffon," and many more besides. Basically, aside from length, all of these various genres consist of the same thing: a series of dances and vocal scenes arranged in such a way so as to illustrate a plot drawn from classical mythology. Rameau was the finest composer of these opera/ballet combinations, and his dance music was so successful that orchestral suites of dances taken from the larger works have always been popular, even in his own lifetime. These two sensationally played suites vividly illustrate his uniquely colorful orchestration and rhythmic verve. If you like Baroque music, you'll love this. --David Hurwitz Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsFrench Baroque Masterpieces Frank Lin | 04/09/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "The two baroque "court pieces" here showcase Rameau's gift and musicianship. Musical passages are very ornamental, a stark contrast to the crisp sound of the Italian baqoque. Both Nais and The Temple of Glory are very energetic with many dance parts, and listening to it is both uplisfting and relaxing. The sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended." Very Good M. C. Passarella | 06/13/1999 (5 out of 5 stars) "A nice blend of relaxing and beautiful baroque music. If one loves baroque music, then one's library must not lack this amazing CD. Very pleasing." Can't Think of a Better Way to Get to Know Rameau M. C. Passarella | Lawrenceville, GA | 07/28/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Ironically (maybe), while the operas from which these suites are extracted aren't among Rameau's important ones, the orchestral music itself is some of the most colorful and entertaining that Rameau produced. The slow music is elegant and dignified, as usual with with this master, but the more boistrous stuff is absolutely brilliantly martial, with flashing trumpets, thundering timpani. Each Tambourin is a witty gem--in all, this is Baroque orchestral music at its best.
But then again, the performances are perfect or as close as mortals can get to that mark. William Christie's forces, good as they usually are, outdo themselves here, obviously enjoying themselves immensely. You can't produce results like these unless you do--which is another compliment to Rameau and his genius. First-rate sound with lots of presence rounds out the package. " |
