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Composer of the Week: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764): 1: Hippolyte et Aricie

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In this week's programmes Donald Macleod explores Rameau's music for the stage through five examples of his work, each written in a different style.

Rameau Hippolyte et Aricie (excerpts) - Soloists of the Versailles Opera, Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius, Les Musiciens du Louvre, conductor Mark Minkowski

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Producer:
Piers Burton-Page
Aricie:
Veronique Gens (soprano)
Hippolyte:
Jean-Paul Fouchecourt (tenor)
Phedre:
Bernarda Fink (contralto)
Diane:
Therese Feighan (soprano)
L'Amour:
Annick Massis (soprano)
Pluto/Neptune/Jupiter:
Laurent Naouri (bass)
Thesee:
Russell Smythe (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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