Boismortier: Les Quatre Saisons

Although it is not known to which mysterious figures they were dedicated, Joseph de Boismortier’s cantatas Les Quatre Saisons, published in 1724, resonate with the splendour of court festivities and the eloquence of the salons de conversation. The libretto, written by an anonymous but undoubtedly romantic hand, unfolds its poetry through the seasons, and the composer seems to have enjoyed recreating all its subtleties in his music. For her first recording as conductor, Chloé de Guillebon surrounded herself with young talent, accompanied by the skilful musicians of the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles.

1: Les Fougueux Aquilons
2: Venez Sous Ces Feuillages
3: J'entends Des Concerts D'allégresse
4: L'amour Ordonne La Fête
5: Règne, Amour
6: Le Retour De La Jeune Flore
7: Les Grâces, Les Jeux Innocents
8: L'ardente Canicule
9: O Toi Qui Répands L'abondance
10: Mais Quelle Est Mon Erreur
11: Moissonnez Ces Fertiles Plaines
12: Cependant, Le Soleil
13: Zéphir Agite Ces Feuillages
14: O Nuit Cache Aux Yeux Indiscrets
15: Où Suis-je?
16: Chantons, Dansons
17: Mais Profitant Des Beaux Jours De L'automne
18: Coule Dans Nos Veines
19: Quel Est Donc De Mon Sens
20: En Vain La Plus Fière Beauté
21: C'en Est Fait, À Bacchus Je Cède La Victoire
22: Charmants Zephirs
23: L'hiver Porte Partout
24: Les Vents Brisent Leurs Chaînes
25: Le Ciel, Pour Nous Livrer La Guerre
26: Souverain Maître Du Tonnerre
27: Mais Au Milieu De Tant D'alarmes
28: Terpsichore Conduit Cette Troupe
29: Tout Retentit De Concerts D'allégresse
30: Quelle Aimable Fête
31: J'aperçois La Muse Tragique
32: En Vain Borée

Composer: Joseph Bodin De Boismortier

Conductor: Chloé de Guillebon

Number of Discs: 1

Orchestra: Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal

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