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Charpentier : Messe de Minuit
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
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
New product!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
Purcell : Hail ! Bright Cecilia
New product!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.
Charpentier : Messe à 4 Chœurs · Cori Spezzati
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.
Guilain . Morel - Dédicaces
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 - 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.
Charpentier - Missa Assumpta Est Maria
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.
Apparatus musico-organisticus
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.
Messe & Hymnes
A pupil of Nicolas Lebègue, Nicolas de Grigny made his mark with his bold compositional style. His works, admired by Bach, are beautifully performed by Michel Bouvard and François Espinasse on the Grand Organ of the Royal Chapel.
Fauré - Requiem
The Orchestra and Choir of the Royal Opera pay tribute to Gabriel Fauré by performing his Requiem for the centenary of his death. Conducted by Victor Jacob, the work is presented in its original chamber orchestra version.
Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna
Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna
At the end of his life, Monteverdi gathered all of his works to guide musicians during religious services. This composer, who shaped sacred music for nearly a century, is now celebrated by Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique, who have created a program for him that resonates like his musical testament.
La Naissance de Versailles
In 1607, Louis XIII discovered Versailles with his father, Henry IV, and began constructing a hunting lodge there in 1623. Jean-Baptiste Nicolas envisioned a religious ceremony to mark this occasion, featuring the Grand Mass of Formé, motets, resounding fanfares, and choirs for a grand musical celebration.
La Passion selon Saint Jean
Bach's St. John Passion, composed in 1724, is a grand and moving masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its profound humanity. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, along with the prestigious Tölzer Knabenchor, renowned for its excellence in sacred music, will perform this magnificent work.
The Crown
Free access
On the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III, here is the most famous music from the coronations of James II in 1685 and George II in 1727. Purcell's and Handel's masterpieces exude an extraordinary evocative power, perfectly suited to the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Gaétan Jarry.
LULLY - TE DEUM
Lully's sumptuous Te Deum and the dazzling Exaudiat Te Dominus are featured in this 4th and final volume of the complete Grands Motets de Lully by Stéphane Fuget and Les Épopées, to the glory of God and the King!
NOEL SOUS L'EMPIRE
The French organ is in the spotlight ! Discover organ music under Napoleon and the Restoration through a collection dedicated to Christmas time. Here, Quentin Guérillot pays tribute to these masterpieces of virtuosity.
MESSIAH - HWV 56 - HANDEL
Handel's Messiah is a huge success! A work of genius synonymous with hope and exaltation, it remains today a monument of sacred music.
Missa in Labore Requies A 24
Let yourself be carried away by this incredible work by Georg Muffat, performed in the acoustical setting of the Royal Chapel of the Château de Versailles.
Les Chemins de Bach : Un Concert à Lübeck
Les Chemins de Bach : Un Concert à Lübeck
Free accessThis concert recounts the prodigious journey that the young Bach undertook to meet the most fascinating musician of his time: Dietrich Buxtehude. Immerse yourself in his journey to Lübeck and explore the music of the great German composers of the 18th century.
Charpentier : Messe de Minuit
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
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
New product!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
Purcell : Hail ! Bright Cecilia
New product!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.
Charpentier : Messe à 4 Chœurs · Cori Spezzati
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.
Guilain . Morel - Dédicaces
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 - 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.
Charpentier - Missa Assumpta Est Maria
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.
Apparatus musico-organisticus
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.
Messe & Hymnes
A pupil of Nicolas Lebègue, Nicolas de Grigny made his mark with his bold compositional style. His works, admired by Bach, are beautifully performed by Michel Bouvard and François Espinasse on the Grand Organ of the Royal Chapel.
Fauré - Requiem
The Orchestra and Choir of the Royal Opera pay tribute to Gabriel Fauré by performing his Requiem for the centenary of his death. Conducted by Victor Jacob, the work is presented in its original chamber orchestra version.
Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna
Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna
At the end of his life, Monteverdi gathered all of his works to guide musicians during religious services. This composer, who shaped sacred music for nearly a century, is now celebrated by Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique, who have created a program for him that resonates like his musical testament.
La Naissance de Versailles
In 1607, Louis XIII discovered Versailles with his father, Henry IV, and began constructing a hunting lodge there in 1623. Jean-Baptiste Nicolas envisioned a religious ceremony to mark this occasion, featuring the Grand Mass of Formé, motets, resounding fanfares, and choirs for a grand musical celebration.
La Passion selon Saint Jean
Bach's St. John Passion, composed in 1724, is a grand and moving masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its profound humanity. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, along with the prestigious Tölzer Knabenchor, renowned for its excellence in sacred music, will perform this magnificent work.
The Crown
Free access
On the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III, here is the most famous music from the coronations of James II in 1685 and George II in 1727. Purcell's and Handel's masterpieces exude an extraordinary evocative power, perfectly suited to the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Gaétan Jarry.
LULLY - TE DEUM
Lully's sumptuous Te Deum and the dazzling Exaudiat Te Dominus are featured in this 4th and final volume of the complete Grands Motets de Lully by Stéphane Fuget and Les Épopées, to the glory of God and the King!
NOEL SOUS L'EMPIRE
The French organ is in the spotlight ! Discover organ music under Napoleon and the Restoration through a collection dedicated to Christmas time. Here, Quentin Guérillot pays tribute to these masterpieces of virtuosity.
MESSIAH - HWV 56 - HANDEL
Handel's Messiah is a huge success! A work of genius synonymous with hope and exaltation, it remains today a monument of sacred music.
Missa in Labore Requies A 24
Let yourself be carried away by this incredible work by Georg Muffat, performed in the acoustical setting of the Royal Chapel of the Château de Versailles.
Les Chemins de Bach : Un Concert à Lübeck
Les Chemins de Bach : Un Concert à Lübeck
Free accessThis concert recounts the prodigious journey that the young Bach undertook to meet the most fascinating musician of his time: Dietrich Buxtehude. Immerse yourself in his journey to Lübeck and explore the music of the great German composers of the 18th century.
