Rameau: Ballet Suites / Goodman, Et Al

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
September 20, 2005
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      RAMEAU
    • PERFORMER
      European Union Bqe Orc/Goodman
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 20, 2005
    • UPC
      747313249022
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8557490
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Ballet
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Ouverture

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    2. II. Air pantomime

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    3. III. Air de ballet

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    4. IV. Orage

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    5. V. Air pour des fous gais et des fous tristes

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    6. VI. Menuet I - II

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    7. VII. Rigaudon I - II

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    8. I. Ouverture

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    9. II. Les differents caracteres de la danse (Gracieusement): Air - Gavotte - Menuet - Gavotte - Chaconne - Loure - Passepied - Rigaudon -

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    10. (II.) Sarabande pour la Statue - Tambourin: Forte et vite

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    11. III. Marche

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    12. IV. Pantomime niaise et un peu lent - Deuxieme Pantomime tres vite

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    13. V. Air gracieux et gai et contredanse

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    14. I. Ouverture

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    15. II. Marche pour les differentes nations

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    16. III. Menuet

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    17. IV. Tambourin I - II

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    18. V. Rigaudon I - II

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    19. VI. Entree d'Iphise

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    20. VII. Air gai en rondeau

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    21. VIII. Menuet I - II

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    22. IX. Tambourin III - IV

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    23. X. Sommeil de Dardanus

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman

    24. XI. Chaconne

      Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau

      Ensemble: European Union Baroque Orchestra

      Conductor: Roy Goodman



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