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Composer:
Andre-Ernest-Modeste Gretry

Artist(s):
Namur Chamber Choir
Ricercar Academy

Conductor:
Marc Minkowski

Background: Back in the mists of time Ricercar was the first label to invite musicians like Gustav Leonhardt and Marc Minkowski to produce recordings of lyrical works by Grétry. Few opera houses showed interest in the compositions of the undisputed creator of 'opéra comique'. These first recordings, made under exceptionally favourable conditions, have played a major part in the rediscovery of Grétry's repertoire. La Caravane du Caire, the opera with an Eastern theme, was one of the greatest successes of his career. A few exotic touches and the presence of a ballet also contributed to the score's success. Le Jugement de Midas is an opéra comique; in it Grétry observes the quarrels between the advocates and adversaries of various operatic styles that rocked Paris with a humour that is particularly his own.

CATALOGUE NR: RIC268
RECORD LABEL: Ricercar
FORMAT: 2 CD Set
PRICE: £ 19.39 including VAT, or £ 16.50 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 26-Aug-2008

COMPOSER: Andre-Ernest-Modeste Gretry
TITLE: La Caravane du Caire - complete
TRACKS: Le Jugement de Midas - highlights.
CONDUCTOR: Marc Minkowski and Philippe Herreweghe
ARTISTS: Namur Chamber Choir   Ricercar Academy   Chapelle Royale   La Petite Bande

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: recorded Jul-1991 / Sep-1980

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