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Composers of the Week:The Court of Louis XIV

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4/5. At Versailles entertainment and extravagance was away of life, but this everyday magnificence was surpassed by Louis XIV's grand divertissements.
Donald Macleod describes the overwhelming effect of these massive celebrations of the King's glory. Philidor La Marche Royal
La Simphonie du Marais, director Hugo Reyne Lully Prélude pour les Trompettes; Chantons les Plaisirs Charmants (Psyche)
Les Arts Florissants, director William Christie Le Divertissement Royal (excerpts) Le Concert des Nations, director Jordi Savall
Desmarest Te Deum de Paris
Le Concert Spirituel, director Herve Niquet Repeated on Wednesday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Director:
William Christie
Director:
Jordi Savall
Director:
Herve Niquet
Source: Radio Times

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