Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles (2014 Edition)
5/6/2014, 32 Tracks, 1:16:50
Featuring
Vincent Dumestre
François Lazarevitch
Skip Sempé
Pablo Valetti
Dominique Visse
Frédérick Haas
Eugénie Warnier
Arnaud Richard
Raphaël Pichon
Le Poème Harmonique
Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien
Capriccio Stravagante
Café Zimmermann
Ausonia
Pygmalion
Étienne Moulinié
Anonymous
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Michel Corrette
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Did you know?
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Historical Context
The gardens of Versailles have undergone extensive restorations, with the Latona Basin and the Bosquet du Théâtre d'Eau being brought back to life in 2014.
Historical Context
Ancient mythology, featuring figures like Apollo, Neptune, Enceladus, and Jupiter, was used at Versailles to express the greatness of Louis XIV.
Historical Context
Louis XIV, the Sun King, walked in the park daily, and the layout of the walks and groves was a constant priority for him, even before furnishing the palace.
Historical Context
The itinerary for visitors, punctuated by 'water effects', was chosen by Louis XIV himself, who wanted water to be everywhere at Versailles.
Album & Artwork
This album is a compilation titled "Les Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles 2014", curated by Laurent Brunner.
Cultural Impact
The Grandes Eaux Musicales event, accompanied by music heard at Versailles for two hundred years, reflects the celebrations of centuries past.
Historical Context
The water features at Versailles, including canals, cascades, and fountains, were designed by landscape architect Le Nôtre to animate the gardens.
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