Episode 4
Donald Macleod considers the impact the succession of Louis XV had on Campra. Music includes Notus in Judea, which was dedicated to the king.
Presented by Donald Macleod.
Patronage played a significant part in André Campra's life. When Louis XIV died Campra's own patron, the Duke of Orleans, became Regent for the five year old Louis XV. After the royal court moved from Versailles to Paris Campra was well placed to manipulate circumstances to his own advantage. Guest William Christie fills in the background.
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André Campra
Excerpt from Enée et Didon
Performer: Le Jardin des voix Performer: Amel Brahim-Djelloul (soprano), Performer: Claire Debono (soprano) Performer: Judith Van Wanroij (soprano) Performer: Xavier Sabata Counter tenor Performer: Andrew Tortise (tenor) Performer: André Morsch (baritone) Performer: Konstantin Wolff (bass baritone) Performer: Les Arts Florissants Performer: William Christie (director)
- Virgin Classics 3 38154 2 1.
- 8.
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André Campra
In domine gaudebo
Performer: Philippa Hyde (soprano) Performer: Peter Harvey (bass) Performer: Canzona, Performer: Theresa Caudle (director)
- Etcetera KTC 1201.
- 1.
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André Campra
Notus in Judea
Performer: Jaël Azzaretti (soprano) Performer: Paul Agnew (tenor) Performer: Bruno Renhold (tenor) Performer: Nicolas Rivenq (baritone) Performer: Andrew Foster-Williams (bass baritone) Performer: Arnaud Marzorati (bass baritone) Performer: Les Arts Florissants Chorus and Orchestra Performer: William Christie (director)
- Virgin Veritas 5 45618 2.
- 1 to 9.
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André Campra
Les Femmes
Performer: Peter Harvey (baritone) Performer: London Baroque
- Bis CD 1495.
- 14 to 20.
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