Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles (2016 Edition)
5/20/2016, 18 Tracks, 1:06:31
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
Capella Cracoviensis
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
Did you know?
1/7
Historical Context
The Latona Basin at Versailles had its original splendor restored in 2015, along with the Bosquet du Théâtre d'Eau, which was reinterpreted by Louis Benech and Jean-Michel Othoniel.
Historical Context
For thirty years, Versailles and its gardens were expressions of King Louis XIV's power and tastes, with the layout of walks and groves being a constant priority for him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The landscape architect Le Nôtre designed the water features and sculptures at Versailles to decorate and animate the gardens.
Historical Context
The itinerary for visitors, punctuated by 'water effects,' was chosen by King Louis XIV himself.
Cultural Impact
Ancient mythology, featuring figures like Apollo, Neptune, and Enceladus, was used at Versailles to express the greatness of King Louis XIV.
Recording & Production
The album features music that was heard at Versailles for two hundred years, accompanying the Grandes Eaux.
Historical Context
The Grandes Eaux, where all the fountains are working, was King Louis XIV's dream, and he wanted water to be everywhere at Versailles.
You might also enjoy...
Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles (2015 Edition)
Music of French Masters
Homilius: Warum toben die Heiden
Gottfried August Homilius: Warum toben die Heiden. Kantaten
A Fancy: Fantasy on English Airs & Tunes
The Trio Sonata in 17th-Century Italy
The Father, the Son & the Godfather
Splendid Harmony - 17th Century Instrumental Music by Students of Heinrich Schütz
