Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with Chopin University Press's captivating album, "Les métamorphoses du clavecin." This exquisite collection, set for release on December 15, 2024, under the Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina label, offers a journey through the masterful works of Jean-Baptiste Lully, François Couperin, Jean-François Dandrieu, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and Gaspard Le Roux.
Spanning a little over an hour, this album is a testament to the elegance and complexity of the Baroque era. It opens with the vibrant "Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs" from Lully's opera "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme," setting the stage for a series of enchanting compositions. François Couperin's "La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli" is a standout, with its seven-movement suite that vividly depicts the apotheosis of the renowned violinist Arcangelo Corelli. The album also features the intricate and expressive works of Jean-François Dandrieu, including his Sonata en trio Op. 1 No. 1, and the dynamic pieces of Jean-Philippe Rameau, such as "Entrée de Polimnie" from "Les Boréades."
Gaspard Le Roux's "Suite en re mineur" adds a touch of elegance with its graceful dances and preludes. The album concludes with the majestic "Passacaille d’Armide" from Lully's opera "Armide," leaving you with a sense of grandeur and fulfillment. Chopin University Press's meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity shines through in every note, making "Les métamorphoses du clavecin" a true celebration of Baroque music's enduring legacy.
Tracks
Jean-Baptiste Lully – Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs from the opera 'Le Bourgeois gentilhomme'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 1. Corelli au pied du Parnasse prie les Muses de le recevoir parmi ellesChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 2. Corelli charmé de la bonne réception qu’on lui fait au Parnasse, en marque sa joye. Il continue avec ceux qui l’accompagnentChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 3. Corelli buvant à la Source d’Hypocréne; sa troupe continueChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 4. Entouziasme de Corelli causé par les eaux d’HypocréneChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 5. Corelli après son entouziasme s’endort; et sa troupe joue le Sommeil suivantChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 6. Les Muses réveillent Corelli, et le placent auprès d’ApollonChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – La Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli. Grande Sonate, en Trio: 7. Remerciment de CorelliChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-François Dandrieu – Sonata en trio Op. 1 No. 1: I AdagioChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-François Dandrieu – Sonata en trio Op. 1 No. 1: II AllegroChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-François Dandrieu – Sonata en trio Op. 1 No. 1: III AdagioChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-François Dandrieu – Sonata en trio Op. 1 No. 1: IV Giga. AllegroChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: PréludeChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: AllemandeChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: CouranteChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: Sarabande graveChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: GavotteChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: MuzetteChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
François Couperin – Troisiême concert Royal: Chaconne legereChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Baptiste Lully – Ouverture from the opera ProserpineChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Baptiste Lully – Chaconne de Galatée from the opera 'Acis et Galatée'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Entrée de Polimnie from the opera 'Les Boréades'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Fatal Amour from the opera 'Pigmalion'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: PréludeChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: Allemande la VauvertChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: CouranteChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: Courante luthéeChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: SarabandeChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: MenuetChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Gaspard Le Roux – Suite en re mineur: PassepiedChopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Présent des Dieux from the opera 'Castor et Pollux'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
Jean-Baptiste Lully – Passacaille d’Armide from the opera 'Armide'Chopin University Press, Krzysztof Garstka, Aleksander Mocek
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