Rameau - Achante et Cephise
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Label: Erato
Cat No: 9029669394
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 5th November 2021
Contents
Artists
Sabine Devieilhe (soprano)Cyrille Dubois (tenor)
David Witczak (baritone)
Judith van Wanroij (soprano)
Jehanne Amzal (soprano)
Artavazd Sargsyan (tenor)
Arnaud Richard (bass-baritone)
Marine Lafdal-Franc (soprano)
Anne-Sophie Petit (soprano)
Floriane Hasler (mezzo-soprano)
Les Chantres du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles
Les Ambassadeurs
La Grande Ecurie
Conductor
Alexis KossenkoWorks
Acante et Cephise, ou La SympathieArtists
Sabine Devieilhe (soprano)Cyrille Dubois (tenor)
David Witczak (baritone)
Judith van Wanroij (soprano)
Jehanne Amzal (soprano)
Artavazd Sargsyan (tenor)
Arnaud Richard (bass-baritone)
Marine Lafdal-Franc (soprano)
Anne-Sophie Petit (soprano)
Floriane Hasler (mezzo-soprano)
Les Chantres du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles
Les Ambassadeurs
La Grande Ecurie
Conductor
Alexis KossenkoAbout
Jean-François Marmonte’s libretto combines mythology and fairytale in a single subject, mixing the magical powers of the evil genie, Oroès, with traditional tributes to Venus and Love.
A “commissioned work” for Rameau – there were only 14 performances and no revivals – daring in both form and orchestration, the composer makes great demands on the technical skills of the performers.
A world-premiere recording starring Sabine Devieilhe, Cyrille Dubois, David Witczak, and Judith van Wanroij.
Cast:
- Céphise: Sabine Devieilhe (soprano)
- Achante: Cyrille Dubois (tenor)
- Le Génie Oroès: David Witczak (baritone)
- Zirphile: Judith van Wanroij (soprano)
- La Grande Prêtresse: Jehanne Amzal (soprano)
- Un Coryphée: Artavazd Sargsyan (tenor)
- Un Coryphée / Un Chasseur: Arnaud Richard (bass-baritone)
- Une Fée / Une Bergère: Marine Lafdal-Franc (soprano)
- La Deuxième Prêtresse / Délie: Anne-Sophie Petit (soprano)
- La Troisième Prêtresse: Floriane Hasler (mezzo-soprano)
Reviews
The special qualities of this outstanding recording extend to perfect casting of the four principal roles. Sabine Devieilhe’s dulcet phrasing and emotive expression are perfect for the resolute Céphise and Cyrille Dubois is on ardent form as Acante... Not your average opera recording in any respect, this enthralling triumph at long last fills one of the major lacunae in the Rameau discography. David Vickers
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