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Dolce concento: Les Italiens à Paris sous Louis XIV

6/27/2025, 25 Tracks, 1:01:59

Featuring

  • Guillaume Haldenwang
  • Marie Théoleyre
  • La Palatine
  • Jean-Baptiste Lully
  • Francesco Cavalli
  • Theobaldo di Gatti
  • Paolo Lorenzani
  • Antonia Bembo
  • André Campra
  • Jean-Baptiste Stuck
  • Giovanni Antonio Guido
  • Michel de La Barre

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Performer Biography

The ensemble La Palatine, directed by Marie Théoleyre (soprano) and Guillaume Haldenwang (harpsichord), specializes in the connection between French and Italian repertoires of the 17th century.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The performers aimed to go beyond the dominant figure of Jean-Baptiste Lully to highlight other Italian composers who were significant in 17th-century French music.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The ensemble undertook extensive editing work for some scores, especially those by Theobaldo di Gatti, correcting errors and adding ornamentation based on principles from Muffat's Florilegium Secundum of 1698.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album is titled "Dolce concento: Les Italiens à Paris sous Louis XIV" and explores the presence of Italian composers in Paris during the reign of Louis XIV.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The ensemble La Palatine received support from the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles's Lab'baroque program, which led to the recording of this album.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording includes several world premiere recordings, indicated by an asterisk next to the track title.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album is dedicated to Nicolas Wattinne, the ensemble's theorbo and guitar player, who is remembered for his luminous and plaintive contributions.

Source: Booklet

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