Composer of the Week
Jean-Philippe Rameau, Episode 3
Donald Macleod continues his exploration of the life and work of Rameau with music composed for the wedding in 1745 of the Dauphin to Maria-Theresa of Spain. Including excerpts from the comic opera Platee, and the first act of La Princesse de Navarre, a collaboration with the writer Voltaire. Fifth Concert (Pieces de clavecin en concerts) Rachel Brown (flute) Mark Caudle (viol) James Johnstone (harpsichord) La Princesse de Navarre (Act 1) Marilyn Hill-Smith, Eiddwen Harrhy, Frances Chambers, Judith Rees (soprano) Michael Goldthorpe (tenor) Peter Savidge (baritone) Ian Caddy, Richard Wigmore (bass) English Bach Festival Singers and Baroque Orchestra Nicolas McGegan (conductor) Platée (Act 1, Sc 3 - end) Platee ...... Gilles Ragon (tenor) Mercure ...... Guy de Mey (tenor) Clarine ...... Veronique Gens (soprano) Ensemble Vocal Francoise Herr Les Musiciens du Louvre Marc Minkowski (conductor).