Composer of the Week - Music at Versailles - Episode 1

Donald Macleod explores the music that was performed at the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution. He meets baroque specialist Olivier Baumont at the Palace of Versailles. Together they walk through the landscaped gardens, famous for their spectacular water features, where three of Louis XIV's biggest outdoor extravaganzas took place. Morin: La Chasse du Cerf (excerpt from Sc 7) Le Rallye Louvats Orchestre de Chamber Jean-Francois Paillard Jean-Francois Paillard (conductor) Apex 2564 61798-2, Tr 7 Lully, arr d'Anglebert: Air d'Apollon Olivier Baumont (harpsichord) Lully: Prologue to Alceste (excerpt) Miriam Ruggeri, Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano) Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius La Grande Ecurie et La Chambre du Roy Jean-Claude Malgoire (director) Astree E8527, Trs 1 to 4 Lully: Menuet (Airs for trumpets, kettle drums and oboe for the Carousel of Monseigneur); Plaisirs de l'ile enchantee (excerpts) La Simphonie du Marais Hugo Reyne (director) Accord 461 811-2, Trs 3; 5-8 DeLalande: Concerts de trompettes La Simphonie du Marais Hugo Reyne (director) Harmonia Mundi 901303, Trs 1, 2, 4 Charpentier: Le malade imaginaire (excerpt) Les Musiciens du Louvre Marc Minkowski (director) Musifrance 2292-45002-2 Lully: La Grotte de Versailles, eglogue en musique Iris Julie Hassler, Raphaele Kennedy (soprano) Francoise masset, Jean-Louis Georgel (baritone) Philippe Roche (bass) La Simphonie du Marais Hugo Reyne (director) Accord 461 811-2, Trs 17, 19.