Experience the grandeur of the French Baroque with Jean-Baptiste Lully's masterful compositions in "Lully: Dies Irae." This album, released by Château de Versailles Spectacles, showcases three of Lully's most powerful and solemn Grands Motets: "Dies Irae," "O Lachrymae," and "De profundis." These vast religious works, known for their dramatic character, were pivotal in the splendor of Louis XIV's court.
The album features the stunning performances of Les Épopées, conducted by Stéphane Fuget, recorded live at the Chapelle Royale du Château de Versailles in July 2020. The ensemble's rich vocals and orchestral arrangements bring Lully's music to life, offering a profound and moving experience.
"Dies Irae" is a chilling and dramatic setting of the Latin text, reflecting the solemnity and grandeur of royal funerals. "O Lachrymae" is a deeply expressive work, filled with heartfelt pleas and exultant praise. "De profundis" concludes the album with a sense of hope and redemption, culminating in a serene and eternal rest.
Jean-Baptiste Lully, born in Florence but naturalized French, was a composer, instrumentalist, and dancer, renowned for his contributions to the French Baroque. His compositions, particularly his operas and motets, are celebrated for their dramatic intensity and musical innovation. This album is a testament to Lully's genius and his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a captivating journey through the grandeur and solemnity of Lully's religious compositions, performed by some of the finest musicians of our time.
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Tracks
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: I. Dies irae, dies illaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Renaud Bres, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: II. Liber scriptus prefereturJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Serge Goubioud
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: III. Rex tremendae majestatisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Renaud Bres, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Cyril Auvity, Marc Mauillon, Lucy Page, Clément Debieuvre, Benoît Arnould
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: IV. Inter oves locus praestaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Cyril Auvity, Marc Mauillon, Renaud Bres, Caroline Arnaud, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: V. Oro supplex et acclinisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Benoît Arnould, Caroline Arnaud, Ambroisine Bré, Marc Mauillon, Serge Goubioud, Olivier Gourdy, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: VI. Pie jesu domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marc Mauillon, Clément Debieuvre
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: I. O lachrymaeJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Marco Angioloni, Luc Bertin-Hugault
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: II. O fons amorisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Ambroisine Bré, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Benoît Arnould, Cyril Auvity, Olivier Gourdy
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: III. Sed in planctuJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Serge Goubioud, Thierry Cartier
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: IV. Exultant coeliJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marc Mauillon, Benoît Arnould, Ambroisine Bré, Cyril Auvity, Marco Angioloni, Claire Lefilliâtre, Marie Zaccarini, Caroline Arnaud
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: V. Et in excelsisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Serge Goubioud, Marco Angioloni, Olivier Gourdy, Marc Mauillon, Benoît Arnould, Lucy Page, Caroline Arnaud, Cyril Auvity, Marie Perbost, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Jeanne Lefort, Renaud Bres
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: VI. O lachrymae, fideles lachrymaeJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Marco Angioloni, Luc Bertin-Hugault
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: VII. O fons amorisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Ambroisine Bré, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Benoît Arnould, Cyril Auvity, Olivier Gourdy
De profundis, LWV 62: I. De profundis clamavi ad te, domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Cyril Auvity
De profundis, LWV 62: II. Fiant aures tuae intendentesJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Caroline Arnaud, Clément Debieuvre
De profundis, LWV 62: III. Si iniquitates observaveris estJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Zaccarini, Serge Goubioud
De profundis, LWV 62: IV. Quia apud te propitiatio estJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Claire Lefilliâtre, Renaud Bres
De profundis, LWV 62: V. A custodia matutina usque ad noctemJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Lucy Page, Cyril Auvity
De profundis, LWV 62: VI. Quia apud dominum misericordiaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Jeanne Lefort, Serge Goubioud, Benoît Arnould, Marc Mauillon, Renaud Bres, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Lucy Page, Caroline Arnaud
De profundis, LWV 62: VII. Et ipse redimet israëlJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Ambroisine Bré, Imanol Iraola, Serge Goubioud
De profundis, LWV 62: VIII. Requiem Aeternam dona eis, domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget
De profundis, LWV 62: IX. Et lux perpetua luceat eisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost
Jean-Baptiste Lully, born Giovanni Battista Lulli in Florence, Italy, was a towering figure in the world of French Baroque music. His journey from humble Italian beginnings to becoming the preeminent composer and musician at the court of Louis XIV is a testament to his extraordinary talent and ambition. Lully's mastery extended beyond composition to include virtuoso violin playing and dancing, making him a versatile and captivating performer. He is best known for his operas and collaborations with the renowned playwright Molière, creating iconic comédie-ballets such as "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme." Lully's influence was so profound that his musical style was emulated across Europe. Despite his tragic death from gangrene, stemming from a self-inflicted injury while conducting, his legacy endures as the founder of French opera and a master of the French Baroque style.
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