Rameau - Orchestral Suites from Naïs & Le Temple de la Gloire / PBO · McGegan

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The French are fond of categorizing things. Baroque stage works had many names: "tragedie lyrique," "opera-ballet," "acte de ballet," "ballet bouffon," and many more besides. Basically, aside from length, all of these various genres consist of the same thing: a series of dances and vocal scenes arranged in such a way so as to illustrate a plot drawn from classical mythology. Rameau was the finest composer of these opera/ballet combinations, and his dance music was so successful that orchestral suites of dances taken from the larger works have always been popular, even in his own lifetime. These two sensationally played suites vividly illustrate his uniquely colorful orchestration and rhythmic verve. If you like Baroque music, you'll love this. --David Hurwitz

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Rameau - Orchestral Suites from Naïs & Le Temple de la Gloire / PBO · McGegan
Jean-Philippe Rameau , Nicholas McGegan , and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000007EE
Release Date: 1995-03-21

Tracks:

Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Ouverture
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Entree majestueuse
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Sarabande
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Gavotte Vive
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Rigaudons
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Entree des Lutteurs
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Chaconne
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Air de Triomphe
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Menuets
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Tambourins
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Musette
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Sarabande
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Gavottes
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Pas de Deux I And II
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Air Gai
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Tambourins
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Menuets I And II
Orchestral Suite From 'Nais': Contredanse generale
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Ouverture
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Air Tendre pour les Muses
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Musette en Rondeau
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Gavottes en Musette
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Air
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Gigue un peu gaie
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Air de Triomphe
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Gigue Vive
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Passacaille
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Entree des Bergers et Bergeres
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Loure Grave pour une Entree Brillante
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Air Gai
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Entree de la Jeunesse
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Suite de la Passacaille
Orchestral Suite From 'Le Temple de la Gloire': Air tres gai

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The French are fond of categorizing things. Baroque stage works had many names: "tragedie lyrique," "opera-ballet," "acte de ballet," "ballet bouffon," and many more besides. Basically, aside from length, all of these various genres consist of the same thing: a series of dances and vocal scenes arranged in such a way so as to illustrate a plot drawn from classical mythology. Rameau was the finest composer of these opera/ballet combinations, and his dance music was so successful that orchestral suites of dances taken from the larger works have always been popular, even in his own lifetime. These two sensationally played suites vividly illustrate his uniquely colorful orchestration and rhythmic verve. If you like Baroque music, you'll love this. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Unfamiliar but shouldn't be.......2007-03-29

I heard the conductor conduct this piece and had to have it. It is great music for a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Can't Think of a Better Way to Get to Know Rameau.......2005-07-29

Ironically (maybe), while the operas from which these suites are extracted aren't among Rameau's important ones, the orchestral music itself is some of the most colorful and entertaining that Rameau produced. The slow music is elegant and dignified, as usual with with this master, but the more boistrous stuff is absolutely brilliantly martial, with flashing trumpets, thundering timpani. Each Tambourin is a witty gem--in all, this is Baroque orchestral music at its best.

But then again, the performances are perfect or as close as mortals can get to that mark. William Christie's forces, good as they usually are, outdo themselves here, obviously enjoying themselves immensely. You can't produce results like these unless you do--which is another compliment to Rameau and his genius. First-rate sound with lots of presence rounds out the package.

Fabulous.......2004-03-12

Well executed, wonderful music. Its hard to beat Mcgegan and his band. He's done several CDs of Rameau orchestral music, and all are standouts. Nais is in a league of its own in terms of musical invention and brilliance. The overture is outstanding. (Incidentally, Christophe Rousset and Les talens Lyriques do a "take no prisoners" version of the Nais overture on their CD of Rameau overtures....that's the only place where Mcgegan has been eclipsed in my book)

French Baroque Masterpieces.......2003-04-10

The two baroque "court pieces" here showcase Rameau's gift and musicianship. Musical passages are very ornamental, a stark contrast to the crisp sound of the Italian baqoque. Both Nais and The Temple of Glory are very energetic with many dance parts, and listening to it is both uplisfting and relaxing. The sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended.

Very Good.......1999-06-13

A nice blend of relaxing and beautiful baroque music. If one loves baroque music, then one's library must not lack this amazing CD. Very pleasing.

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