Francoeur/Philidor: Festive and Ceremonial Music for Versailles [ CD / Album ]

Name: Francoeur/Philidor: Festive and Ceremonial Music for Versailles
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Francoeur/Philidor: Festive and Ceremonial Music for Versailles

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Released Date: 04 Apr 2011
Genre: Classical

Our Take

Step aside, peasants, because LA SIMPHONIE DU MARAIS / REYNE is here to bring the royal vibes with their latest album, "Festive And Ceremonial Music For Versailles." Francoeur and Philidorin have crafted a regal masterpiece that transports you straight to the opulent halls of the palace of Versailles.

From the opening notes of the overture, you can practically see the gold-gilded walls and smell the faint scent of Marie Antoinette's perfume lingering in the air. The intricate compositions and lush orchestrations showcase the talent and precision of LA SIMPHONIE DU MARAIS / REYNE, proving once again why they reign supreme in the world of baroque music.

Tracks like "Marche aux flambeaux" and "Les fetes de Polymnie" are a feast for the ears, with cascading strings and majestic horns that will have you feeling like a member of the French aristocracy. The musicianship on display here is truly top-notch, with expertly executed melodies and harmonies that will leave you feeling like you've been transported back in time.

So grab your powdered wig and your finest silk stockings, because LA SIMPHONIE DU MARAIS / REYNE's "Festive And Ceremonial Music For Versailles" is a musical journey fit for a king. Bow down, listeners, and let the music of the court enchant and delight you in all its grandeur. Long live the baroque!

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. La Générale De La Garde Française
2. L'assemblée
3. L'ordonnance Pour Ke Fifre
4. La Marche Française
5. La Descente Des Armes
6. La Marche Des Mousquetaires
7. Les Follies D'espagne
8. Préludes Pour Le Bruit De Guerre
9. Appels Du Boute-selle
10. A Cheval
11. La Marche Royale, 'Cette Marche Est Celle Que Le Roy David Jouait Devant L'arche D'alliance Sur La Harpe'
12. Batterie De Timbales
13. La Marche Du Prince D'Orange
14. La Victoire
15. La Marche Hollandaise
16. La Marche Liégeoise
17. Ouverture
18. 1er Air
19. 2eme Air Des Guerriers
20. Menuet
21. March De Triomphe
22. Gavotte Des Festins
23. Bourrée De Bacchus
24. Le Reposoir De La Fête-dieu
25. Marche Funèbre Pour Le Convoi Du Roy
26. Marche Des Pompes Funèbres Pour Les Grandes Cérémonies
27. Lenetment
28. Fugue
29. 1st Courante
30. Les Notes
31. Fugue
32. Appels De Chasse
33. Autres Appels De Chasse
34. La Charviliaque
35. Le Canon De Versailles À 5 Parties
36. La Vaux-le-vicomte
37. Menuet De L'orangerie
38. Chaconne Du Palais Royal
39. Ouverture
40. Symphonie Pour Neptune
41. Air Des Tritons
42. La Pavane
43. Rigaudon Pour Les Filles De La Noce
44. Passepied
45. Air Des Ivrognes
46. Charivari
47. Marche Du Roy De La Chine
48. Entrée D'une Pagode
49. Chaconne
50. Canon Du Carrousel À 6 Parties
51. Marche À 4 Timbales

Disc: 2
1. Ouverture
2. Air Gracieux
3. Air Vif
4. Gavottes 1 & 2
5. Air Marqué
6. Air Vif
7. Contredanse
8. Air En Rondeau
9. Rondeaux 1 & 2
10. Rondeau Gai
11. Air Tendre
12. Menuets 1 & 2
13. Chaconne
14. Ouverture
15. Air Grave-gai
16. Marche Des Americains
17. Air Des Furies
18. Air Pour La Vieillesse
19. Chaconne