Description

Jean Philippe Rameau - Platée; Pigmalion; Dardanus (Ballet Suites) - European Union Baroque Orchestra, Roy Goodman / Naxos Audio CD 2005 / 8.557490

UPC 747313249022

Product Details

Label: Naxos – 8.557490
Format: CD, Album, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2005
Genre: Classical
Style: Baroque

Overview

Celebrate the rich and ornate world of Jean-Philippe Rameau's ballet suites with this exquisite compilation featuring Platée, Pigmalion, and Dardanus. Performed by the European Union Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Roy Goodman, this recording highlights Rameau's mastery of dance music and his ability to evoke vivid imagery through sound. From the playful rhythms of Platée Suite to the emotional depth of Dardanus Suite, this album is a testament to the French Baroque era's sophistication. Produced with the utmost care by Martin Souter, this release is an essential addition for lovers of Rameau and Baroque ballet music.

Track Listing

Platée Suite (22:24)

Ouverture – 4:26
Air Pantomime – 2:54
Air De Ballet – 3:17
Orage – 1:16
Air Pour Des Fous Gais Et Des Fous Tristes – 3:49
Menuets I & II – 4:00
Rigaudons I & II – 2:42

Pigmalion Suite (19:49)

Ouverture – 4:32
Les Différents Caractères De La Danse [Gracieusement, Air Très Lent, Gavotte Lent, Menuet, Gavotte Gaie, Chaconne Vive, Loure Très Grave, Passepied Vif, Rigaudon Vif] – 3:18
Sarabande Pour La Statue / Tambourin (Fort Et Vite) – 4:07
Marche – 2:04
Pantomime Niaise Et Un Peu Lente / Deuxième Pantomime Très Vite – 3:21
Air Gracieux Et Gai Et Contredanse – 2:28