Plaisir d'amour: Chansons & romances de la France d'autrefois
1/1/2004, 15 Tracks, 54:20
Featuring
Vincent Dumestre
Le Poème Harmonique
Anonymous (Traditional)
Anonymous
Jean-Paul-Égide Martini
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Instruments
The album features 'rustic' instruments like the hurdy-gurdy (vielle à roue), psalterion, and bagpipes (cornemuses), reflecting a mid-18th century trend in pastoral compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept was inspired by the idea that folk songs, despite appearing simple, are complex and represent a 'popular ethos' that changes with literary and musical culture.
Interpretation
The performers took into account various ways songs were transmitted, including printed collections, salons, and pedlars, to select pieces for this album.
Cultural Impact
Many songs on this album, like "Plaisir d'amour," have had a lasting cultural impact, with versions ranging from Berlioz's orchestral arrangement to Joan Baez's interpretation.
Performer Biography
Le Poème Harmonique, led by Vincent Dumestre, features a diverse ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, including Claire Lefilliâtre (vocals), Odile Edouard (violin), and Arthur Schoonderwoerd (pianoforte à tangentes).
Historical Context
The album explores French songs and romances from between 1750 and 1850, a period when the folk song repertoire was rediscovered and appreciated.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2004 in Paris, specifically at the Chapel of the Hôpital Notre-Dame de Bon Secours.
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