Jean‑Philippe Rameau – Orchestral Music from the Operas and Ballets (1961 UK LP)

TITLE

Jean‑Philippe Rameau – Orchestral Music from the Operas and Ballets (1961 UK LP) – OL 50194

DESCRIPTION

Issued on the distinguished L’Oiseau‑Lyre label, this 1961 UK mono LP features orchestral suites drawn from Rameau’s major stage works, performed by the Orchestre de Chambre des Concerts Lamoureux and conducted by Louis de Froment.
The record includes music from Les Indes Galantes, Platée, Zaïs, Dardanus, and other operas and ballets, presenting some of Rameau’s most colourful and dramatic orchestral writing. A fine example of early‑1960s French Baroque interpretation.

CONDITION

Media: VG
• Light surface marks
• Plays with some background noise but no major faults

Sleeve: VG
• Original L’Oiseau‑Lyre sleeve
• Light wear and ageing, solid overall condition

Catalogue: OL 50194
Label: L’Oiseau‑Lyre
Format: LP, Mono
Country: UK
Year: 1961

TRACKLIST

Side A — Suite from Les Indes Galantes
Prélude
Menuets
Rigaudons I & II
Air pour Zéphyre
Musette en rondeau
Air pour les Fleurs
Lourée en rondeau
Air des Incas
Chaconne

Side B — Suite de Danses (Various Operas)
Entrée (Platée)
Passepieds I & II (Platée)
Sommeil – Rondeau tendre (Dardanus)
Contredanse – Rondeau (Zaïs)
Menuets I & II (Platée)
Gavottes I & II (Zéphyre)
Sarabande (Zaïs)
Chaconne (Platée)