{"product_id":"4589538743468","title":"Korneel Bernolet - Rameau: Pygmalion - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorneel Bernolet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[A Comparison of Baroque and Classical “Pygmalion”! Melodrama and Dance Opera, and the Power of Period Orchestration]\nFrom Belgium—a powerhouse of early music where thrilling discoveries continue to emerge—comes a rich recording that delves into the essence of 18th-century music spanning the Baroque and Classical periods! These two works set to music an ancient myth in which Pygmalion, a sculptor who fell in love with the extraordinary beauty of the female figure he had carved himself, spoke to the statue with such devoted love that it transformed into a real woman… The RAMEE label demonstrates its signature flair by pairing a dance drama by Rameau—a giant of French musical history—with a melodrama by G.A. Benda, a German master of the Classical period. These masterpieces, each showcasing the distinct presence of their vastly different orchestras, are juxtaposed through exceptionally tasteful performances on period instruments.\nRameau’s work enjoyed immense popularity from its 1748 Paris premiere, and its charm lies in the unique orchestration that supports the dance and accompanies the solo vocals. The melodrama, on the other hand, is a unique orchestral genre in which the orchestra provides continuous accompaniment to a recitation; Benda’s style features wonderfully rich and varied musical textures from the Sturm und Drang period as it transitions toward the Classical era (it is well known that Mozart was also strongly influenced by Benda’s melodramas), and hearing this style brought to life through period instrument performance is nothing short of a luxury. This is a truly compelling recording, led by the talented Bernollet, who rose to prominence as an assistant to leading early music masters such as S. Quicken and C. Rousset, and who recently achieved success with Imazel’s Anima Eterna Brugge in a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ramee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595673231649,"sku":"4589538743468","price":2970.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538743468.jpg?v=1790482230","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538743468","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}