Dive into the rich tapestry of French Baroque music with Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Pigmalion, Les Grands Motets." This 1993 release on Warner Classics is a testament to Rameau's genius as a composer and music theorist, offering a comprehensive exploration of his sacred and theatrical works. The album spans nearly two hours, featuring a meticulous selection of pieces that showcase Rameau's mastery of both vocal and instrumental composition.
The album opens with the enchanting opera "Pigmalion," a work that highlights Rameau's ability to blend dramatic narrative with exquisite music. The opera's scenes are brought to life with vivid orchestration and powerful vocal performances, making it a standout piece in Rameau's repertoire. Following this, the album delves into "Les Grands Motets," a collection of grand motets that exemplify Rameau's skill in composing for the church. These pieces, sung in Latin, are characterized by their grandeur and complexity, featuring elaborate choruses, solos, and instrumental accompaniments.
Conducted by Hervé Niquet and performed by Le Concert Spirituel, this recording benefits from a deep understanding of Baroque performance practices. The ensemble's precise and expressive playing, combined with the singers' clarity and virtuosity, brings Rameau's music to life in a way that is both historically informed and engaging for modern listeners. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
The album's tracklist is a journey through some of Rameau's most celebrated works, including the dramatic scenes from "Pigmalion" and the majestic motets from "Deus noster refugium" and "Quam dilecta tabernacula." Each piece is performed with a level of artistry and attention to detail that is sure to captivate and inspire. This album is a wonderful introduction to the world of Jean-Philippe Rameau, one of the most important French composers of the 18th century.
Tracks
Rameau: Pigmalion: OuvertureJean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 1: "Fatal Amour! Cruel vainqueur!" (Pigmalion)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 2: "Pygmalion, est-il possible que tu sois insensible" (Céphise, Pigmalion)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Nicole Fournié
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 3: "Que d'appas! Que d'attraits!" (Pigmalion) - SimphonieJean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 3: "Quel prodige! … Quel Dieu!" (Pigmalion, La Statue)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Sandrine Piau
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 5: "Du pouvoir de l'Amour ce prodige est l'effet" (L'Amour)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Greta de Reyghere
Rameau: Pigmalion, Scene 5: Danse. Les Grâces instruisent la statueJean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Pigmalion, Scene 5: Tambourin - "Cédons, cédons à notre impatience" (Chorus, Pigmalion)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 6: "L'Amour triomphe" (Pigmalion, Chorus)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Pigmalion, RCT 52, Scene 6: Le Peuple danse autour de la Statue (Pantomime)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Sandrine Piau
Rameau: Pigmalion, Scene 6: Ballet généralJean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Le Temple de la gloire, RCT 59, Act 3 Scene 5: Air pour les romains et romaines (Gay)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Le Temple de la gloire, RCT 59, Act 3 Scene 5: "Ces oiseaux par leur doux ramage" (Trajan)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Le Temple de la gloire, RCT 59, Act 3 Scene 5: Air pour les romains et romaines (Gay)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 1, Air, "Deus noster refugium"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 2, Trio. "Proptera non timebimus"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Isabelle Desrochers, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden, Véronique Gens
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 3, Chœur. "Sonuerunt et turbatae sunt"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Isabelle Desrochers, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 4, Air. "Fluminis impetus"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Isabelle Desrochers, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 5, Air. "Deus in medio ejus"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 6, Quatuor. "Conturbate sunt gentes"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Hervé Lamy, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Le Concert Spirituel, Marcos Loureiro De Sa, Peter Harvey
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 7, Chœur. "Dominus virtutum nobiscum"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden, Véronique Gens
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 8, Air. "Venite et videte opera Domini"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Hervé Lamy, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 9, Duo. "Arcum conteret et confringet arma"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Hervé Lamy, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: Deus noster refugium: No. 10, Chœur. "Dominus virtutum nobiscum"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Hervé Lamy, Le Concert Spirituel, Véronique Gens
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 1, Air. "Quam dilecta tabernacula tua"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Véronique Gens
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 2, Chœur. "Cor meum et caro mea"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 3, Air. "Et enim passer"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 4, Trio. "Altaria tua"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Isabelle Desrochers, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden, Véronique Gens
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 5, Chœur. "Beati qui habitant in domo tua"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Hervé Lamy, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 6, Air. "Domine, Deus virtutum"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: Quam dilecta tabernacula: No. 7, Chœur. "Domine virtutum, beatus homo"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 1, Récitatif. "In convertendo Dominus"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 2, Chœur. "Tunc repletum est gaudio"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 3, Duo. "Magnificavit Dominus"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Isabelle Desrochers, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 4, Air. "Converte Domine captivatem nostram"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 5, Récitatif et Chœur. "Laudate nomen Dei cum cantico"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel, Véronique Gens
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 6, Trio. "Qui seminant in lacrimis"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Le Concert Spirituel, Stephan Imboden, Véronique Gens
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus: No. 7, Chœur. "Euntes ibant et flebant"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Herve Niquet, Le Concert Spirituel
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