Description
OPUSTARTE: Jean-Philippe Rameau - In Convertendo & The Real Rameau DVD
UPC: 80956009566
Product Details
- Title: OPUSTARTE
- Artists: Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
- Performers: Nicolas Rivenq, Sophie Daneman, Jeffrey Thompson, Olga Pitarch
- Musical Director: William Christie
- TV Director: Thesmas Gemen
- Documentary Director: Theoctor Renner E Morite
- DVD Producer: Ferenc van Damme
- Executive Producers: Hans Pari
- Regions: All Regions
- Languages: English, French, Deutsch, Español, Italiano subtitles
- Audio Formats: LPCM, Stereo
- Release Date: 2004
- Format: NTSC DVD
Overview
Jean-Philippe Rameau was still a young musician when he moved to Lyon, where he probably composed his few surviving motets, including the Grand Motet In Convertendo, here performed by Les Arts Florissants under William Christie, which anticipates the style of orchestration in his later operatic works. The wonderful fugue on Psalm 126 (verse 6) Euntes ibant et flebant (They went forth and wept) bears comparison with similar works by his contemporary, J.S. Bach.
In addition to a full performance of In Convertendo, this DVD presents some of Rameau's key chamber music pieces and an insightful music documentary, The Real Rameau, which sheds light on the life of a composer who thought only of music, dreaming of a universal harmony and regarding music as an example to all the arts and, indeed, to all the sciences as well. Pictured by his contemporaries as a gaunt and taciturn man, ill-suited to courtly surroundings, his work was described by Berlioz as one of the most sublime conceptions of dramatic music. After centuries of neglect, Jean-Philippe Rameau is at last taking his rightful place in the Pantheon of the world's great composers.
Sung in Latin with English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian subtitles.
Product Features
- Complete Performances:Documentary: The Real Rameau (includes interviews with William Christie, John Eliot Gardiner, Sylvie Bouissou, Robert Carsen, Andrei Serban & Laurent Pelly)
- Motet: In Convertendo
- Pièces de Clavecin en concert: La Timide, La Poplinière
- Excerpts: From Rameau's main operatic works
- High-Quality Production: Recorded and DVD-styled for optimal viewing
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) is recognized as one of the most important French composers and music theorists of the Baroque era.
- Influence: Rameau's work significantly influenced the development of French opera and orchestration, anticipating styles later seen in composers like J.S. Bach.
- Documentary Insight: The Real Rameau provides an in-depth look into Rameau's dedication to music and his vision of universal harmony, highlighting his impact beyond just the realm of music.
- Revival of Legacy: After centuries of neglect, Rameau's contributions are being rediscovered and celebrated, securing his place among the world's great composers.
- Notable Reviews: Hector Berlioz described Rameau's work as one of the most sublime conceptions of dramatic music.
Track Listing
- Motet: In Convertendo – [Timing Not Provided]
- Pièces de Clavecin en concert: La Timide – [Timing Not Provided]
- Pièces de Clavecin en concert: La Poplinière – [Timing Not Provided]
- The Real Rameau Documentary – [Timing Not Provided]
- Excerpts from Rameau's Operatic Works – [Timing Not Provided]
Publishers
- DVD Producer: Ferenc van Damme
- Executive Producer: Hans Pari
- Associated Labels: France, MEZZO, CNCO Docuпавагу
- Funding: Ministry of Culture, the drate, the City of Cacaand, Conseil Regional de Basse-Noetindie
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