Pigmalion

JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU (1683-1764)
PIGMALION, 1748
ANTOINE BAILLEUX (ca 1730-1800)
PIGMALION, ca 1760

Mathias Vidal · Catherine Trottmann · Louise Bourgeat-Roulleau · Laura Jarrell · Apolline Raï-Westphal

Choeur de l’Opéra Royal
Ensemble Il Caravaggio
Camille Delaforge, conductor

Alone in his workshop, the sculptor Pygmalion shapes a statue of incomparable beauty, to the point of falling hopelessly in love with it. He then implores Love to bring his creation to life, and, moved by his pure devotion, Love grants his wish. With Pigmalion, Rameau crafted his finest opéra-ballet, showcasing the full brilliance of his genius to depict the transformation from marble to flesh and the passionate quest for love. Alongside this, Antoine Bailleux’s version offers a fresh and novel interpretation of the myth. Camille Delaforge and the ensemble Il Caravaggio deliver a brilliant performance, unveiling the full evocative power and refined elegance
of Rameau’s style.

Recorded from October 23rd to 25th 2024 at the Royal Opera of Versailles.

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