Credits:

Christophe Rousset

Description:

Great harpsichord solo! Rousset's love for Lully shines through in this gem of an album. It is intriguing that this long-awaited new recording focuses on Lully's works, to which he has a special attachment. The Ebay seller's comment was "a collection of harpsichord pieces from the 18th century," but Rousset took one look at them and thought they were 17th century harpsichord pieces, Ruse took one look at it and saw that it was from the 17th century, and that it was a super treasure, and was able to acquire it. Of the approximately 80 pieces in the collection, 34 are arrangements for harpsichord of Lully's works, and since Lully did not leave many keyboard works, one can imagine Rousset's delight. The handwritten scores, which were sold to the highest bidder, have been revived by a suitable player more than three centuries later. Russe did not play the pieces in order, but rather grouped them together like a suite in key to create a sense of unity. We were fortunate to be able to acquire a restored harpsichord made by Nicolas Dumont in 1704, which was used for the recording. Most of the arrangements are from Lully's operas, but Rousset, who has studied the originals more than anyone else, has done a divine job. This is a new recording that should not be missed by any researcher or fan of old music. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Prelude in D minor
2.La Loureuse: Allemande
3.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Courante du vieux Gaultier l'Immortelle
4.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Branle des gueux
5.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Gigue de Gaultier
6.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Le beau berger Tircis [pres de sa chere Annette]
7.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Prelude in C Major
8.Thesee, LWV 51~La Descente de Mars & Menuet
9.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Adieu panier Vendanges sont faites [vaudeville]
10.Acis et Galatee, LWV 73~Premier couplet du rigaudon
11.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Chaconne de Monsieur d'Anglebert
12.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Menuet & doubles in C major
13.La Grotte de Versailles, LWV 39~Ouverture
14.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Les Echos d'Atys
15.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Courante de Monsieur de Lully
16.La Grotte de Versailles, LWV 39~Goutons bien les plaisirs (bergere)
17.Ballet royal de la Naissance de Venus, LWV 27~Dieu des enfers
18.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Gigue [en rondeau] de Rousseau
19.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Air [deuxieme air]
20.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Sommeil d'Armide
21.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Passacaille d'Armide
22.Atys~Les songes agreables
23.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~[Sarabande] in G minor
24.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Prelude in B-flat major
25.Atys~Les songes funestes
26.Atys~Deuxieme air [des songes funestes d'Atys]
27.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Prelude in A minor
28.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Allemande de Monsieur de Lully
29.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~J'ay passe deux jours sans vous voir [vaudeville]
30.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Gavotte d'Hardel & double
31.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~Air de Joconde [allemande]
32.Roland, LWV 65~Second air de la Mariee [Roland]
33.Manuscrit de Madame Theobon, collection of 80 pieces for harpsichord~La jeune Iris [me fait aimer ses chaines]
34.Logistille [Ritournelle des Fees de Roland]
35.Phaeton~Chaconne