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.
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LA NAISSANCE DE VERSAILLES
The Consecration Mass of Louis XIII's Château
Bouzignac · Philidor · Du Caurroy · Titelouze · Formé · Chépélov
Consort Muscia Vera
Jean-Baptiste Nicolas, conductor
Chœur de l'Opéra Royal
Chœur de la Maîtrise de Paris - CRR
The young Louis XIII first came to Versailles in 1607, accompanying his father Henri IV on a hunting expedition. In 1623, he decided to have a hunting lodge built where he could spend the night : the most beautiful palace in the world was in the making...
And what if, before entering his new home, the King had wanted it to be given a special lustre by a religious consecration ? Jean-Baptiste Nicolas brings together the great Messe à double chœur by Formé, principal composer of the Chapelle Royale for Henri IV and then Louis XIII, Motets by Bouzignac and Du Caurroy, and a garland of fanfares where the trumpets compete in splendour with the soloists, the children of the Maîtrise du CRR de Paris, the Chœur de l'Opéra Royal and the Consort Musica Vera : jubilant !
Recorded from October 4th to 7th 2023, at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
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- Genre Concert
- Period 17th century
- Music Sacred Music
- Collection Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- pieces La Naissance de Versailles - Messe de consécration du Château de Louis XIII
- Composer Formé, Bouzignac, Du Caurroy, Philidor, Titelouze, Chépélov
- Musical Ensemble Consort Musica Vera
- Conductor Jean-Baptiste Nicolas
- Duration 73'28
Available on all streaming platforms here!
LA NAISSANCE DE VERSAILLES
The Consecration Mass of Louis XIII's Château
Bouzignac · Philidor · Du Caurroy · Titelouze · Formé · Chépélov
Consort Muscia Vera
Jean-Baptiste Nicolas, conductor
Chœur de l'Opéra Royal
Chœur de la Maîtrise de Paris - CRR
The young Louis XIII first came to Versailles in 1607, accompanying his father Henri IV on a hunting expedition. In 1623, he decided to have a hunting lodge built where he could spend the night : the most beautiful palace in the world was in the making...
And what if, before entering his new home, the King had wanted it to be given a special lustre by a religious consecration ? Jean-Baptiste Nicolas brings together the great Messe à double chœur by Formé, principal composer of the Chapelle Royale for Henri IV and then Louis XIII, Motets by Bouzignac and Du Caurroy, and a garland of fanfares where the trumpets compete in splendour with the soloists, the children of the Maîtrise du CRR de Paris, the Chœur de l'Opéra Royal and the Consort Musica Vera : jubilant !
Recorded from October 4th to 7th 2023, at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 17th century
- Music Sacred Music
- Collection Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- pieces La Naissance de Versailles - Messe de consécration du Château de Louis XIII
- Composer Formé, Bouzignac, Du Caurroy, Philidor, Titelouze, Chépélov
- Musical Ensemble Consort Musica Vera
- Conductor Jean-Baptiste Nicolas
- Duration 73'28
