This album is a compilation titled "Les Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles 2012", compiled by Laurent Brunner.
Recording & Production
Outhere is an independent musical production and publishing company that publishes discs under several catalogues, including Æon, Alpha, Fuga Libera, Outnote, Phi, Ramée, Ricercar, and ZigZag Territoires.
Cultural Impact
The Grandes Eaux Musicales at Versailles today continue King Louis XIV's wish for water to be everywhere in the gardens, accompanied by music created there over two centuries.
Historical Context
The water features at Versailles, including canals, cascades, and fountains, were designed by Le Nôtre to animate the gardens and reflect the power and dream of King Louis XIV.
Album & Artwork
Château de Versailles Spectacles organizes entertainments in the gardens, aiming to restore and reinterpret groves for new fountains and music, especially for the 400th anniversary of André Le Nôtre's birth in 2013.
Historical Context
The mythology depicted in Versailles' water features, such as Apollo, Neptune, and Enceladus, was used to express the greatness of King Louis XIV.
Recording & Production
Outhere produces over 100 CDs per year, distributed in more than 40 countries, and aims for the highest artistic standards in recording, editorial work, texts, and graphical presentation.
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