The opera-comique Le Soldat Magicien uses vaudevilles, including "Air des Echos" by Purcell and "Les trembleurs" by Lully, alongside simpler spoken ones.
Composition History
François-André Danican Philidor, the composer, wrote Le Soldat Magicien in 1760, the same year he married his cousin Angélique Henriette Richer.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at the Opéra de Reims from February 15 to 18, 2016.
Composition History
Le Soldat Magicien premiered on August 14, 1760, at the Opéra Comique of the Saint-Laurent fair.
Performer Biography
Guillaume Gutierrez, who plays M. Argant, is a trained violinist and also performs the alto part on stage, showcasing the artistic flexibility of Les Monts du Reuil.
Performer Biography
The ensemble Les Monts du Reuil was founded in 2007 by Hélène Clerc-Murgier (harpsichord) and Pauline Warnier (cello), who previously played in major European baroque orchestras.
Instruments
A French two-manual Ducornet harpsichord, loaned by Hélène Dufour and the CRR de Reims, was used for this recording.
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