Credits:

VELLARD, DOMINIQUE/ENSEMBLE GILLES BINCHOIS

Description:

The final installment of Artus' Boulez memorial project is Rameau's masterpiece, "Ippolito et Arisi"! This is the first Boulez disc ever in repertoire, and it is a clear stereo recording. The recording is lucid and sublime, and even with modern instruments, there is no discomfort at all! Rather, Rameau's beautiful charm is directly conveyed in this masterful performance! As part of the Boulez memorial series, ALTUS presents another valuable recording. The live performance of the baroque opera is now available in clear stereo recording! The piece is "Ippolito et Arisi," the first opera in which Rameau, now 50 years old, finally took up opera seriously, and it has been called his masterpiece. Rameau's masterpiece, with its outstanding harmonic and orchestral techniques that have heated up bouffon debates, is powerful and adaptable enough to withstand powerful performances on modern instruments. The recording was made live at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in 1964, the bicentennial of Rameau's death.Boulez's unambiguous conducting further tightens the skillful description of the scenes and the lively dances, creating a pleasant tension and propulsive force. The tragic tone of the second half of the story is also very convincing, with a noble and dignified performance without any flirtation. The singers, including Yakar, are all French talents, and their beautiful French and clear singing is heartwarming. The partial cuts are also designed to focus on the essence of the story and music, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the music. The commentary includes a synopsis and track-by-track synopses, making this a highly recommended disc that will help you rediscover Rameau's charms, while also raising the spirits of those who mourn Boulez's death in 2016. King International