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Le Temple de la Gloire RCT 59. Rameau s only extant opera based on a libretto by Voltaire has come down to us in two versions (1745 and 1746), that of 1745 having long been regarded as lost. Volume IV.12 of the Opera omnia Rameau now provides a complete edition for the first time and thus the means to perform both versions. Voltaire refers to Metastasio in his libretto, in that he wanted to liberate the opera from the gallant milieu in order to make it a moralising and at the same time both edifying and political work of art for the stage. Following a prologue dedicated to the personified Envy, the tyrants Bélus and Bacchus are chased out of the Temple of Glory and Trajan is finally crowned with a laurel wreath for defeating the rebels, forgiving them and then transforming the Temple of Glory into a public temple. The music contains many remarkable passages, examples being a richly orchestrated overture, the famous monologue Profonds abîmes du Ténare with obbligato bassoons and Trajan s artful final scene Ramage d oiseaux . The opera s individual instrumental movements are also available in the customary manner now as a practical separate edition. The performance material is available on hire.
SKU: BA.BA08859-90
ISBN 9790006558155. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: French. Preface: Dubruque, Julien. Text: Voltaire.
Rameau's only surviving opera based on a libretto by Voltaire has survived in two versions (1745 and 1746), whereby the 1745 version was long considered lost. Volume IV.12 of the seriesOpera omnia Rameaupresents a complete edition which enables performances of both versions. Voltaire refers to Metastasio in his libretto in that he wishes to liberate the opera from the gallant milieu and to make it a moralizing stage work that is equally edifying and political. After a prologue dedicated to envy personified, the tyrants Belus and Bacchus are chased out of the Hall of Fame and finally Trajan is crowned with laurels for defeating the rebels, forgiving them and ultimately turning the Hall of Fame into a public temple. The music contains many remarkable passages, such as a richly orchestrated overture, the famous monologueProfonds abimes du Tenarewith obbligato bassoons, and Trajan's artful final sceneRamage d'oiseaux.
SKU: HL.50571341
SKU: HL.50571567
SKU: HL.48180884
UPC: 888680857516. 9x12 inches.
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