Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles (2015 Edition)

Featuring

Vincent Dumestre
Skip Sempé
Michael Greenberg
Sébastien d’Herin
Anders J. Dahlin
Emőke Baráth

Alain Buet
Anne-Marie Beaudette
Benoît Arnould
Chantal Santon Jeffery
Eric Martin-Bonnet
Erwin Aros
Isabelle Druet
Marie Favier
Olivier Schneebeli
Raphaël Pichon
Le Poème Harmonique
Café Zimmermann
Capriccio Stravagante
Les Enfants D'Apollon
Les Nouveaux Caractères
Les Chantres du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles
Les Temps Présents
Pygmalion
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Joseph Nicolas Pancrace Royer
Jean-Marie Leclair
André Campra
Jean-Philippe Rameau

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Album & Artwork

This album is titled "Les Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles," referring to the musical fountain displays at the Château de Versailles.

Recording & Production

Château de Versailles Spectacles, a subsidiary of the public institution, organizes entertainments in the gardens, faithful to the spirit of Louis XIV and his artists.

Historical Context

King Louis XIV himself guided visitors through the gardens of Versailles, creating an itinerary punctuated by "water effects" for posterity.

Historical Context

The water features at Versailles, designed by landscape architect Le Nôtre, were intended to animate the gardens and reflect the power and tastes of King Louis XIV.

Cultural Impact

The Grandes Eaux at Versailles, accompanied by music heard there for two centuries, reflect the celebrations of centuries past and sometimes include lights, lasers, and fireworks.