Rameau - Le Temple de la Gloire
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Label: Philharmonia Baroque
Cat No: PBP10
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29th June 2018
Contents
Artists
Gabrielle Philiponet (soprano)Chantal Santon-Jeffery (soprano)
Camille Ortiz (soprano)
Artavazd Sargsyan (haute-contre)
Aaron Sheehan (haute-contre)
Philippe-Nicolas Martin (baritone)
Marc Labonnette (baritone)
Tonia D’Amelio (soprano)
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Conductor
Nicholas McGeganWorks
Le Temple de la gloireArtists
Gabrielle Philiponet (soprano)Chantal Santon-Jeffery (soprano)
Camille Ortiz (soprano)
Artavazd Sargsyan (haute-contre)
Aaron Sheehan (haute-contre)
Philippe-Nicolas Martin (baritone)
Marc Labonnette (baritone)
Tonia D’Amelio (soprano)
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Conductor
Nicholas McGeganAbout
The original manuscript had not been performed since 1745 and is housed at U.C. Berkeley’s Jean Gray Hargrove Music Library. Originally written to honour King Louis XV and commemorate the Battle of Fontenoy, the version of this ballet héroïque that has been heard up until now is the second version which was substantially changed by Rameau to appease the King and Parisian tastes. Voltaire’s original libretto, used in these performances and recording, is a philosophical reform of opera: an allegory set around the idea of the temple of glory with moral and political overtones – making this original version not only more powerful but uniquely relevant… even today.
In the words of Nicholas McGegan, 'It’s extravagant, spectacular beyond description. It’s a wonderful mix. Incredibly ornate music... the whole kitchen sink of the orchestra, deliberately exotic and jangly, with trumpets, even bagpipes.'
This recording was made on 28, 29 and 30 April 2017 at Zellerbach Hall at U.C. Berkeley California. It marks the Orchestra’s tenth recording under its Philharmonia Baroque Productions label and adds to its growing list of rare performance recordings. This recording is made possible by a generous gift from the Waverley Fund.
'...the orchestration…consistently startles, the rhythmic scheme captivates and the composer’s skill at setting a French text sparkles' – The Financial Times
'…it was the 42-member period-instrument orchestra, led by MeGegan with verve and insight, that claimed the greatest revelations' – Opera
'[McGegan] conducted with his trademark verve and attention to detail, drawing forceful orchestral responses in the triumphant music and gentle, opulent sound in the pastoral scenes' – Mercury News
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