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Transcriptions for two harpsichords of instrumental pieces from Zoroastre, Les Boréades, Les Indes Galantes, and Zaïs.
Loris Barrucand & Clément Geoffroy, harpsichords
The East and its Thousand and One Nights (published in France in 1717) were a fantasy of French opera, and Rameau wrote on this theme for three decades. Far from merely shifting the action to the mysterious lands of “Persia” with its cruel yet salacious customs, the composer amplified the personalities of its characters and made their music sparkle more than ever. The Suites taken from Rameau’s greatest masterpieces, from Les Indes Galantes to Les Boréades, are reproduced with great energy by the two virtuoso harpsichords of Clément Geoffroy and Loris Barrucand. The century of Louis XV dances to the rhythm of the tambourins, sizzling irresistibly with “savages”, flowers, pleasures and infernal spirits.
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Available on all streaming platforms here!
Transcriptions for two harpsichords of instrumental pieces from Zoroastre, Les Boréades, Les Indes Galantes, and Zaïs.
Loris Barrucand & Clément Geoffroy, harpsichords
The East and its Thousand and One Nights (published in France in 1717) were a fantasy of French opera, and Rameau wrote on this theme for three decades. Far from merely shifting the action to the mysterious lands of “Persia” with its cruel yet salacious customs, the composer amplified the personalities of its characters and made their music sparkle more than ever. The Suites taken from Rameau’s greatest masterpieces, from Les Indes Galantes to Les Boréades, are reproduced with great energy by the two virtuoso harpsichords of Clément Geoffroy and Loris Barrucand. The century of Louis XV dances to the rhythm of the tambourins, sizzling irresistibly with “savages”, flowers, pleasures and infernal spirits.
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
Fêtes persanes - Full track
01 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zoroastre - Ou...
02 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zoroastre - Me...
03 - Fêtes persanes - Rigaudons
04 - Fêtes persanes - Entrée
05 - Fêtes persanes - Air pour les esprits in...
06 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Boréades - En...
07 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Boréades - Ga...
08 - Fêtes persanes - Rigaudons
09 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Boréades - Ai...
10 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Boréades - Co...
11 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
12 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
13 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
14 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
15 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
16 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
17 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
18 - Fêtes persanes - Suite des Indes Galante...
19 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Ouverture
20 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Entrée ...
21 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Gavotte...
22 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Musette...
23 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Gigue p...
24 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Rigaudons
25 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Entrée ...
26 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Air en ...
27 - Fêtes persanes - Suite de Zaïs - Tambourins