Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles

Featuring

Vincent Dumestre
Amel Brahim-Djelloul
Aurore Bucher
Reinoud Van Mechelen
Jeffrey Thompson
Benoît Arnould

Skip Sempé
Michael Greenberg
Emmanuelle de Negri
Sébastien d’Herin
Olivier Schneebeli
Chantal Santon Jeffery
Raphaël Pichon
Hervé Niquet
Benjamin Chénier
Daniel Cuiller
Le Poème Harmonique
Capella Cracoviensis
Capriccio Stravagante
Les Enfants D'Apollon
Les Nouveaux Caractères
Les Temps Présents
Pygmalion
Le Concert Spirituel
Galilei Consort
Stradivaria
Les Cris de Paris
Concert Spirituel Chorus
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Joseph Nicolas Pancrace Royer
Jean-Marie Leclair
André Campra
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Giovanni Bassano
Henry Madin
Luigi Cherubini

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Historical Context

Louis XIV, the king of France, personally guided visitors through the gardens of Versailles, marking the itinerary with 'water effects'.

Historical Context

The water features at Versailles, including canals, cascades, and fountains, were designed by landscape architect Le Nôtre to animate the gardens.

Album & Artwork

This album is part of the 'Collection Château de Versailles' and features music created at Versailles over two centuries.

Cultural Impact

The 'Grandes Eaux Musicales' at Versailles today are accompanied by music that was heard at Versailles for two hundred years, reflecting past celebrations.

Historical Context

Ancient mythology, featuring figures like Apollo, Neptune, and Enceladus, was used in the Versailles gardens to express the greatness of Louis XIV.

Historical Context

The gardens of Versailles have undergone extensive restoration, with the Latona Basin and the Bosquet du Théâtre d'Eau (Water Theatre grove) being restored in 2015.