Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary fusion of timeless classics and modern hits as Lautten Compagney presents "Dancing Queen - Rameau meets ABBA." This innovative album, set to release on November 8, 2024, under Deutsche Harmonia Mundi, reimagines the iconic songs of ABBA through the lens of Baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau. Each track is meticulously arranged for a Baroque ensemble and saxophone by Bo Wiget, creating a unique and enchanting listening experience.
Spanning a diverse range of ABBA's greatest hits, from the energetic "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" to the tender "Thank You For The Music," Lautten Compagney breathes new life into these beloved tunes. The album also features exquisite selections from Rameau's operatic and instrumental works, such as "Les Boréades" and "Hippolyte et Aricie," seamlessly intertwined with ABBA's melodies. The result is a harmonious blend of past and present, showcasing the timeless appeal of both Rameau's compositions and ABBA's songwriting.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this chamber music album offers a rich and immersive journey through a repertoire that transcends centuries. Lautten Compagney's virtuoso performance, coupled with Wiget's ingenious arrangements, makes "Dancing Queen - Rameau meets ABBA" a standout release that is sure to delight both classical music enthusiasts and ABBA fans alike.
Tracks
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Les Boréades, RCT 31: Contredanse en rondeau (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Voulez-Vous (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Naïs, RCT 49: Ouverture (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Mamma Mia (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Pièces de clavecin en concerts, Cinquième Concert, RCT 11: II. La Cupis (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Les Indes Galantes, RCT 44: Deuxième Entrée (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Thank You For The Music (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Les Indes Galantes, RCT 44: Premier et deuxième Tambourin (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Take A Chance On Me (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Hippolyte et Aricie, RCT 43: Chantons sur la musette (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Hippolyte et Aricie, RCT 43: Rossignols amoureux (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Hippolyte et Aricie, RCT 43: Chaconne (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Suite in D Major, RCT 3: I. Les tendres plaintes (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Dancing Queen (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Hippolyte et Aricie, RCT 43: Première et deuxième Gavotte (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Lay All Your Love On Me / Loure Grave (From Les Fêtes d'Hébé, RCT 41, Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
SOS (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Les Boréades, RCT 31: Entrée de Polymnie (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Waterloo (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Les Indes Galantes, RCT 44: Les Sauvages - Rondeau (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
Money, Money, Money / Tambourin (From Les Fêtes d'Hébé, RCT 41, Arr. for Baroque Ensemble & Saxophone by Bo Wiget)Benny Göran Bror Andersson, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Björn Ulvaeus, Lautten Compagney, Asya Fateyeva, Wolfgang Katschner
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