Campra, Andre (1660-1744) - French Cantatas : Christie / Les Arts Florissants, J.Feldman, Visse, Gardeil - Import CD

Credits:

Abdel Rahman El Bacha

Description:

A collection of cantatas by Campra filled with soothing beauty. André Campra (1660-1744), a native of Aix-en-Provence in southern France, was a born theater lover and music director at Notre-Dame Cathedral, but he eventually turned his attention to composing music for the stage. The cantata recorded here is also a dramatic work that incorporates the same techniques as an opera, albeit on a smaller scale since it is performed in a nobleman's house. This is an unquestionable recording with excellent singers, including French Baroque authority William Christie and renowned countertenor Dominique Vis. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Arion, Cinquieme cantate avec flute, basse de viole et clavecin
2.La Dispute de l'Amour et de l'Hymen, Quatrieme cantate avec violon, flute, basse de viole et claveci
3.Les Femmes, Cantate pour basse avec deux violons et continuo (basse de viole et clavecin)
4.Enee & Didon, Sixieme cantate a deux voix avec basse de viole et clavecin