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Jean-Philippe Rameau, Mary Terey-Smith, Capella Savaria
Rameau: Orchestral Suites (vol. 1)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (22) - Disc #1
1. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Overture
2. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra0: Musette
3. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Premier et deuxieme gavotte
4. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Rondeau graceiux
5. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Air de musette
6. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Premier et dexieme tambourin
7. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Air gracieux
8. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Musette tendre
9. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Marche gaye
10. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Premiere et deuxieme gavotte
11. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Air majesteux et gracieux
12. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Air vif
13. La naissance d'Osiris (Suite For Orchestra): Contredanse
14. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Overture
15. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Menuet
16. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Allegro
17. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Entree
18. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances0: Rondeau vif
19. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Contredanse en rondau
20. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Premier et deuxiemen rigaudon
21. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Gavaotte pourles Fleures et les Zephirs
22. Abaris ou les Boreades (Suite And Dances): Premiere et deuxieme contredanse

CD Details

All Artists: Jean-Philippe Rameau, Mary Terey-Smith, Capella Savaria
Title: Rameau: Orchestral Suites (vol. 1)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Naxos
Original Release Date: 1/1/1996
Re-Release Date: 12/17/1996
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099438827

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Baroque opera in France was very different from the Italian "opera seria" form that prevailed elsewhere in Europe at the same time. While the Italian tradition preferred a succession of detachable arias that provided a showcase for star singers, French opera consisted of an equal measure of song and dance, with the vocal parts integrated into a much more continuous musical structure. Rameau's ballet music is the finest of the period--it has a really physical quality of movement, and the most interesting and pronounced rhythmic definition. All of which is a complicated way of saying that it really sets your toes tapping. Check it out; with excellent performances and a budget price, you've nothing to lose. --David Hurwitz

CD Reviews

Lively, spirited introduction to the French Baroque

Nancy Moran | Baltimore, Maryland USA | 11/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rameau at his best. Flutes, tambourines and strings in wonderful arrangement. Oboes in the slow movements played with infinite precision. Tubas and horns adding contrast. Embellishment with the greatest of delicacy. Rhythm is created by stress on the strings and overlay of the other instruments. A tribute to the 18th century and the royal court of Louis XV. Here, the ensemble Capella Savaria, led by Mary Terey-Smith, a Hungarian who became an accomplished academician in the United States and Canada, uses original instruments to create the authentic sound of the royal court in Baroque France. This is supposed to be "opera", but it is far from the "operas" two centuries hence and, controversally, the Italian operas of the day. The libretto is not disclosed nor is it significant. Polyphony is restrained but very much evident in multi-instrument dialogues and duets. The interplay of the flutes with the strings and other instruments is very satisfying. It all culminates in a rousing finale in 6/8 time."

Rameau: Orchestral Suites (vol. 1)

Bjorn Viberg | European Union | 07/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rameau: Orchestral Suites (vol. 1)~ Jean-Philippe Rameau is simply put it a wonderful and stupendous recording from one of the masters of French Baroque music. The Baroque time period was an amazing time for music in my opinion and produced such great composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell to mention a few. Whilst not being as accomplished as Bach, Rameau is right on par with composers such as Vivaldi and Purcell. The book-let is well done with a wonderful painting on the front and the essay on Rameau is well written and not over-long or verbose. I highly recommend this splendid recording to fans of Baroque music and to people that fancy good music in general and give this 5 out of 5 stars."

Some of the best Rameau, but...

R. G. W. Brown | Tustin, CA, USA | 07/11/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I prefer Bruggen's interpretations and recordings whenever possible.

The Naxos recordings here are a little on the dull side, from a sound-quality and energy/vitality perspective. Bruggen's are richer and more dance-like - they are simply more musical performances."