Marin Marais - François Couperin - Jacques-Martin Hotteterre - Robert De Visée - Nicolas Chédeville - Anne Danican Philidor - Michel de la Barre

Suite Life

Bergen Barokk

Label: Lawo Classics
Format: SACD
Barcode: 7090020181080

Catalog number: LWC 1096
Releasedate: 25-03-16

- the French Baroque suites in this recording are largely taken from the many great musical publications from the Paris of the early 1700s
- the publications, which were released “avec Privilège du Roy” (at the behest of the king) reflect the grand balls, concerts, opera and ballet performances at the court and were well-received by a bourgeoisie filled with reverence for the luxurious and illustrious court life
- Bergen Barokk was established in 1994 and is now one of Norway’s leading early music ensembles
-played on old instruments.

Bergen Barokk's second release on the LAWO Classics label Suite Life, takes us to the French court during the reign of the Sun King. Elegant conversation, music, painting, fencing and dance - the arts performed with a certain nonchalance - were the true test of aristocrats. The leading musicians during the Sun King's reign composed obligingly within the confines of strict protocols of style, though they were allowed to give their own personal touch. The suites on this recording are largely taken from the many great musical publications from the Paris of the early 1700's. The publications, which were released 'avec Privilege du Roy' reflect the grand balls, concerts, opera and ballet performances at the court and were well-received by a bourgeoisie filled with reverence for the luxurious and illustrious court life.