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Bach : "Jubilate" Sunday Cantatas
New product!John Eliot Gardiner explores Bach’s cantatas according to the liturgical calendar, with this first concert dedicated to Jubilate Sunday. A masterful celebration of Bach’s sacred music.
Mozart’s Requiem, an unfinished yet timeless masterpiece, combines sacred depth with emotional power. Since then, the work has captivated audiences through its many interpretations and the poignant impact of its final notes.
In Theodora, Handel presents a profoundly moving spiritual reflection on the martyrdom of a young Christian woman. Thomas Dunford and Lea Desandre offer a performance of exceptional intensity.
Mozart’s Requiem, an unfinished masterpiece, blends the sacred and the timeless. At his death, only certain sections were complete, leaving the rest shrouded in mystery. The work has since captivated audiences through its performances and the aura of the notes left by the composer.
Bach : Concertos for 1,2,3 violin(s)
New product!Théotime Langlois de Swarte conducts a concert devoted to Bach’s violin concertos with the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal. These Baroque works combine virtuosity and expressiveness. They showcase Bach’s genius at the court of Köthen.
Mozart / Jadin : Concertos for Pianoforte
New product!Musical geniuses often die young: Mozart and Hyacinthe Jadin, both taken too early, nevertheless left works marked by great maturity and a strong pre-Romantic spirit. Pianist Justin Taylor brings their compositions into dialogue, united by the freshness, youthfulness and inspiration that still define them today.
Bach/Charpentier : Noël baroque
New product!John Eliot Gardiner celebrates the Christmas period with works by two giants of European sacred music : Johann Sebastian Bach and Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
While the Te Deum brought Charpentier fame, the Messe de Minuit fully showcases his genius, gracefully blending the sacred and the secular. Inspired by popular melodies, it captivates with its freshness, joy, and refinement. Gaétan Jarry and the ensemble Marguerite Louise bring out its fervour and the true spirit of Christmas.
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
In 1725, José de Torres honoured Louis I with his Misa de difuntos, blending French influences with the richness of Spanish Baroque. Francisco Corselli’s Dies Irae completes this tribute to Philip V. Alberto Miguélez Rouco brings these rare works vividly back to life at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
Purcell : Hail ! Bright Cecilia
With Hail! Bright Cecilia, Purcell honours the patron saint of music in a magnificent ode that epitomises the English Baroque. Composed in 1692, it captures the artistic vitality of seventeenth-century England. Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique bring out its full expressive richness in a performance both vibrant and finely nuanced.
This work evokes Louis XIV’s musical awakening to the harpsichord, in the company of the most celebrated musicians of his time. At that period, French harpsichord making was flourishing, notably thanks to Chambonnières, who published the first printed scores in 1670. This diverse repertoire reflects the richness of the Grand Siècle, beautifully brought to life by Brice Sailly’s performance.
Charpentier : Messe à 4 Chœurs · Cori Spezzati
Charpentier's Messe à quatre chœurs combines French tradition with Italian Baroque, creating a dynamic interplay between four ensembles. Jean-Baptiste Nicolas brings a performance that balances precision and emotion.
More than just a dancer, Louis XIV was also a musician king. Influenced by his mother, he learned the lute and then the guitar, transforming this once-popular instrument into a symbol of royal refinement and a political tool to shape his image and promote cultural unity.
Jean Adam Guilain left behind majestic and melancholic suites, now seldom performed. These are heard here for the first time on the Great Organs of Versailles. Thomas Ospital and the Ensemble Saint-Honoré perform them with great finesse.
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault brings new life to the oratorio with L'histoire de la femme adultère. A nocte temporis, under the direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, delivers a striking performance. The Choeur de Chambre de Namur shines in a grand and majestic Te Deum.
Plácido Domingo, an opera legend for six decades, presents an exceptional Gala in Versailles, featuring masterpieces from the repertoire, with a particular focus on French music. He will be accompanied by the Royal Opera Orchestra and soprano Jennifer Rowley for an unforgettable evening.
Giovanni Battista Velluti, the last great Italian castrato, left his mark on the 19th century with his powerful, agile voice. A master of vocal ornamentation, he had a lasting influence on lyrical style. Franco Fagioli pays him a dazzling tribute, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal.
Charpentier - Missa Assumpta Est Maria
At the height of his artistry, Marc-Antoine Charpentier composed Assumpta est Maria around 1669, a mass that blends Italian influences with the French style. Combining devotion and virtuosity, it remains a masterpiece of Baroque sacred music. Gaétan Jarry and the Marguerite Louise ensemble deliver an expressive and solemn interpretation.
Georg Muffat's Apparatus musico-organisticus, published in 1690, showcases his genius by blending European styles and exploring the baroque organ. Bernard Foccroulle brings out the splendour of the toccatas on a French organ, accompanied by Marie Rouquié for the Sonata a violino solo.
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Under the direction of Chloé de Guillebon, the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles invites you into the refined world of Boismortier’s The Four Seasons, where poetry and music blend to evoke the elegance of court festivities and salons.
Bach : "Jubilate" Sunday Cantatas
New product!John Eliot Gardiner explores Bach’s cantatas according to the liturgical calendar, with this first concert dedicated to Jubilate Sunday. A masterful celebration of Bach’s sacred music.
Mozart’s Requiem, an unfinished yet timeless masterpiece, combines sacred depth with emotional power. Since then, the work has captivated audiences through its many interpretations and the poignant impact of its final notes.
In Theodora, Handel presents a profoundly moving spiritual reflection on the martyrdom of a young Christian woman. Thomas Dunford and Lea Desandre offer a performance of exceptional intensity.
Mozart’s Requiem, an unfinished masterpiece, blends the sacred and the timeless. At his death, only certain sections were complete, leaving the rest shrouded in mystery. The work has since captivated audiences through its performances and the aura of the notes left by the composer.
Bach : Concertos for 1,2,3 violin(s)
New product!Théotime Langlois de Swarte conducts a concert devoted to Bach’s violin concertos with the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal. These Baroque works combine virtuosity and expressiveness. They showcase Bach’s genius at the court of Köthen.
Mozart / Jadin : Concertos for Pianoforte
New product!Musical geniuses often die young: Mozart and Hyacinthe Jadin, both taken too early, nevertheless left works marked by great maturity and a strong pre-Romantic spirit. Pianist Justin Taylor brings their compositions into dialogue, united by the freshness, youthfulness and inspiration that still define them today.
Bach/Charpentier : Noël baroque
New product!John Eliot Gardiner celebrates the Christmas period with works by two giants of European sacred music : Johann Sebastian Bach and Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
While the Te Deum brought Charpentier fame, the Messe de Minuit fully showcases his genius, gracefully blending the sacred and the secular. Inspired by popular melodies, it captivates with its freshness, joy, and refinement. Gaétan Jarry and the ensemble Marguerite Louise bring out its fervour and the true spirit of Christmas.
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
In 1725, José de Torres honoured Louis I with his Misa de difuntos, blending French influences with the richness of Spanish Baroque. Francisco Corselli’s Dies Irae completes this tribute to Philip V. Alberto Miguélez Rouco brings these rare works vividly back to life at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
Purcell : Hail ! Bright Cecilia
With Hail! Bright Cecilia, Purcell honours the patron saint of music in a magnificent ode that epitomises the English Baroque. Composed in 1692, it captures the artistic vitality of seventeenth-century England. Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique bring out its full expressive richness in a performance both vibrant and finely nuanced.
This work evokes Louis XIV’s musical awakening to the harpsichord, in the company of the most celebrated musicians of his time. At that period, French harpsichord making was flourishing, notably thanks to Chambonnières, who published the first printed scores in 1670. This diverse repertoire reflects the richness of the Grand Siècle, beautifully brought to life by Brice Sailly’s performance.
Charpentier : Messe à 4 Chœurs · Cori Spezzati
Charpentier's Messe à quatre chœurs combines French tradition with Italian Baroque, creating a dynamic interplay between four ensembles. Jean-Baptiste Nicolas brings a performance that balances precision and emotion.
More than just a dancer, Louis XIV was also a musician king. Influenced by his mother, he learned the lute and then the guitar, transforming this once-popular instrument into a symbol of royal refinement and a political tool to shape his image and promote cultural unity.
Jean Adam Guilain left behind majestic and melancholic suites, now seldom performed. These are heard here for the first time on the Great Organs of Versailles. Thomas Ospital and the Ensemble Saint-Honoré perform them with great finesse.
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault brings new life to the oratorio with L'histoire de la femme adultère. A nocte temporis, under the direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, delivers a striking performance. The Choeur de Chambre de Namur shines in a grand and majestic Te Deum.
Plácido Domingo, an opera legend for six decades, presents an exceptional Gala in Versailles, featuring masterpieces from the repertoire, with a particular focus on French music. He will be accompanied by the Royal Opera Orchestra and soprano Jennifer Rowley for an unforgettable evening.
Giovanni Battista Velluti, the last great Italian castrato, left his mark on the 19th century with his powerful, agile voice. A master of vocal ornamentation, he had a lasting influence on lyrical style. Franco Fagioli pays him a dazzling tribute, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal.
Charpentier - Missa Assumpta Est Maria
At the height of his artistry, Marc-Antoine Charpentier composed Assumpta est Maria around 1669, a mass that blends Italian influences with the French style. Combining devotion and virtuosity, it remains a masterpiece of Baroque sacred music. Gaétan Jarry and the Marguerite Louise ensemble deliver an expressive and solemn interpretation.
Georg Muffat's Apparatus musico-organisticus, published in 1690, showcases his genius by blending European styles and exploring the baroque organ. Bernard Foccroulle brings out the splendour of the toccatas on a French organ, accompanied by Marie Rouquié for the Sonata a violino solo.
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Under the direction of Chloé de Guillebon, the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles invites you into the refined world of Boismortier’s The Four Seasons, where poetry and music blend to evoke the elegance of court festivities and salons.