Rameau - Grands Motets

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Jean-Philippe Rameau, famous for his operas and harpsichord works after the age of 50, was initially a master of sacred music, and his four Grand Motets, composed between 1712 and 1721, showcase the balance and splendor that would later characterize his lyrical works, magnificently performed by the Marguerite Louise ensemble under the direction of Gaétan Jarry.More details

JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU (1683-1764)

GRANDS MOTETS

Quam dilecta tabernacula

In convertendo Dominus

Laboravi clamans

Deus noster refugium

Maïlys de Villoutreys • David Witczak • Mathias Vidal
Virginie Thomas • François Joron

Choeur & Orchestre Marguerite Louise
Gaétan Jarry, conductor

Although celebrated for opera and harpsichord in his fifties, Rameau had formerly been first and foremost a master of sacred music. These works, composed between 1712 and 1721 when he was in his thirties, are marvels of balance, fully bearing the seeds of the splendour that Rameau would later display on the Parisian opera scene. In the French tradition of Lully and Lalande, which places the sacred text at the heart of a sumptuous musical performance, this complete set of Rameau’s Motets is performed with jubilation and grace by the soloists, the choir and the Marguerite Louise Orchestra under the inspired direction of Gaétan Jarry.

Recorded November 13-16, 2020, and March 28-30, 2021 at the Chapelle Royale of the Château de Versailles

Booklet in French, English, German - Duration: 63'56

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