The Italian-born violinist and dancer Jean-Baptiste Lully revolutionized music at the French court in the 17th century. Not only did he transform ballet entertainments into a spectacular new genre, the tragedie lyrique, but he set new standards in orchestral playing- with him the 'modern' orchestra was born. The Suite from Roland exemplifies the majesty of his ouvertures, the beauty of his dance movements, and the expressive depth of his chaconnes. Both Georg Muffat and Marin Marais were profoundly influenced by Lully, as their inventive suites show, and Muffat's own preserved performance instructions have been closely followed on this recording. Named one of the top 25 ensembles in celebration of Early Musi cAmerica's 25th anniversary in 2011, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra is dedicated to excellent and exuberant performance of 17th and 18th century music on period instruments. It is led by it's artistic director, Barthold Kuijken.
4 Act II Scene 5: Gavotte - Air - Gavotte (Da Capo) 0:02:37
5 Act II Scene 5: 2nd Air 0:02:44
6 Act IV Scene 3: Marche 0:00:55
7 Act IV Scene 3: Menuet I-Ii-I (Da Capo) 0:01:38
8 Act III Scene 6: Chaconne 0:06:43
9 Florilegium Secundum: Fasciculus I, "Nobilis Juventus"
10 I. Ouverture 0:03:38
11 II. Entrée D'espagnols 0:01:19
12 III. Air Pour Des Hollandois 0:01:49
13 IV. Gigue Pour Des Anglois 0:02:01
14 V. Gavotte Pour Des Italiens 0:01:39
15 VI. Menuet I Pour Des François - Menuet II - Menuet I (Da Capo) 0:02:29
16 Ariane Et Bacchus Suite
17 Prologue: Ouverture 0:04:29
18 Prologue: Premier Air Pour la Suitte de la Nymphe 0:02:05
19 Prologue: Bourée Pour Les Mesmes - Air - Bourée (Da Capo) 0:02:41
20 Prologue: Gigue 0:01:17
21 Prologue: Air 0:01:26
22 Prologue: Rondeau Pour Les Plaisirs 0:01:13
23 Act II Scene 5: Marche Pour la Suitte de Bacchus 0:01:13
24 Act III Scene 6: Simphonie Du Sommeil 0:01:59
25 Act III Scene 6: Air Pour Les Songes 0:01:49
26 Act III Scene 6: Air Pour Les Flûtes 0:01:55
27 Act III Scene 8: Entracte 0:01:16
28 Act II Scene 6: Chaconne 0:06:38
The Italian-born violinist and dancer Jean-Baptiste Lully revolutionized music at the French court in the 17th century. Not only did he transform ballet entertainments into a spectacular new genre, the tragedie lyrique, but he set new standards in orchestral playing- with him the 'modern' orchestra was born. The Suite from Roland exemplifies the majesty of his ouvertures, the beauty of his dance movements, and the expressive depth of his chaconnes. Both Georg Muffat and Marin Marais were profoundly influenced by Lully, as their inventive suites show, and Muffat's own preserved performance instructions have been closely followed on this recording. Named one of the top 25 ensembles in celebration of Early Musi cAmerica's 25th anniversary in 2011, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra is dedicated to excellent and exuberant performance of 17th and 18th century music on period instruments. It is led by it's artistic director, Barthold Kuijken.
