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Rameau: Ballet Suites / Goodman, Et Al
Naxos

Rameau: Ballet Suites / Goodman, Et Al

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Composer
RAMEAU
Artist
European Union Bqe Orc/Goodman
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Sep 20, 2005
Catalog #
8557490
UPC
747313249022

About


This recording highlights a selection of Rameau's well-loved ballet suites. Previously an established keyboard player and composer, 17th century composer Rameau's foray into the world of opera was well received by an adoring French public, and he became renowned for his ability to produce one brilliant melody line after another.

Plateé's Ouverture begins with a particularly sensitive touch and beautiful dynamic interpretation - the strings echo each other with a real tenderness as their imitations fade to a whisper. But Rameau's penchant for switching moods soon makes an appearance, and with a flurry of strings and harpsichord, the European Union Baroque Orchestra (EUBO) springs to life. The vivacity and humour of this comic opera are conjured up beautifully by the dynamic style of the players, and they bring a real energy to these suites.

The EUBO was formed to give young players the opportunity to fine-tune their Baroque playing style, and this youthful ensemble firmly plants its own stamp on the collection of suites. Their versatile style lends itself wonderfully to the series of short dances that feature in the Pigmalion suite, capturing the sober mood of the Gracieusement and the uplifting spirit of the Tambourin.

When Rameau originally penned Dardanus, it was described as 'a piece so laden with music that for three whole hours, the orchestral players do not even have time to sneeze'. You get this sense with the recording, but the tempo never suffers from being rushed or forced. The steady opening of the Ouverture is faithfully interpreted and during the moments when the players scurry through the Rigaudons and Tambourins, their well-phrased playing gives the dances room to breath. The EUBO are in no danger of playing catch-up with Rameau's racing melody lines - their vivid performance is an arresting tribute to Rameau's vibrant style.

Helenka Bednar, BBC Music

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 I. Ouverture 04:26
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Ouverture
    Duration
    04:26
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  2. 2 II. Air pantomime 02:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Air pantomime
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  3. 3 III. Air de ballet 03:17
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Air de ballet
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  4. 4 IV. Orage 01:16
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Orage
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  5. 5 V. Air pour des fous gais et des fous tristes 03:49
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Air pour des fous gais et des fous tristes
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  6. 6 VI. Menuet I - II 04:00
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Menuet I - II
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  7. 7 VII. Rigaudon I - II 02:42
    Track
    7
    Title
    VII. Rigaudon I - II
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  8. 8 I. Ouverture 04:32
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Ouverture
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  9. 9 II. Les differents caracteres de la danse (Gracieusement): Air - Gavotte - Menuet - Gavotte - Chaconne - Loure - Passepied - Rigaudon - 03:18
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Les differents caracteres de la danse (Gracieusement): Air - Gavotte - Menuet - Gavotte - Chaconne - Loure - Passepied - Rigaudon -
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  10. 10 (II.) Sarabande pour la Statue - Tambourin: Forte et vite 04:07
    Track
    10
    Title
    (II.) Sarabande pour la Statue - Tambourin: Forte et vite
    Duration
    04:07
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  11. 11 III. Marche 02:03
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Marche
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  12. 12 IV. Pantomime niaise et un peu lent - Deuxieme Pantomime tres vite 03:21
    Track
    12
    Title
    IV. Pantomime niaise et un peu lent - Deuxieme Pantomime tres vite
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  13. 13 V. Air gracieux et gai et contredanse 02:28
    Track
    13
    Title
    V. Air gracieux et gai et contredanse
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  14. 14 I. Ouverture 04:10
    Track
    14
    Title
    I. Ouverture
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  15. 15 II. Marche pour les differentes nations 01:18
    Track
    15
    Title
    II. Marche pour les differentes nations
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  16. 16 III. Menuet 03:04
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Menuet
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  17. 17 IV. Tambourin I - II 01:48
    Track
    17
    Title
    IV. Tambourin I - II
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  18. 18 V. Rigaudon I - II 03:38
    Track
    18
    Title
    V. Rigaudon I - II
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  19. 19 VI. Entree d'Iphise 03:16
    Track
    19
    Title
    VI. Entree d'Iphise
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  20. 20 VII. Air gai en rondeau 01:29
    Track
    20
    Title
    VII. Air gai en rondeau
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  21. 21 VIII. Menuet I - II 04:06
    Track
    21
    Title
    VIII. Menuet I - II
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  22. 22 IX. Tambourin III - IV 02:30
    Track
    22
    Title
    IX. Tambourin III - IV
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  23. 23 X. Sommeil de Dardanus 04:23
    Track
    23
    Title
    X. Sommeil de Dardanus
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman
  24. 24 XI. Chaconne 03:51
    Track
    24
    Title
    XI. Chaconne
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Jean-Philippe Rameau
    Ensemble
    European Union Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Roy Goodman