Although it is not known to what mysterious figures they were dedicated, the cantatas of Joseph de Boismortier’s Quatre Saisons, published in 1724, resonate with the splendour of courtly festivities and the eloquence of the salons de conversation. The libretto, written by an anonymous but certainly romantic hand, unfolds its poetry through the seasons, and the composer seems to have enjoyed recreating all its subtleties in his music.

After her first recording as conductor of the same programme, Chloé de Guillebon has surrounded herself with young talent, accompanied by the skilful musicians of the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal of the Palace of Versailles in this concert at the Grand Trianon.

Royal Opera Productions.

CD available in the Château de Versailles Spectacles collection.

Spring
« The fiery north winds »
« Come under these leaves »
« I hear concerts of joy »
« Love commands the celebration »
« Reign, Love »
« The return of young Flora »
« The Graces, the innocent games »

Summer
« The burning heatwave »
« O you who spread abundance »
« But what is my mistake? »
« Harvest these fertile plains »
« Meanwhile, the Sun »
« Zephyr stirs these leaves »
« O night, hide from prying eyes »

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SPRING TICKET  : Cocktail reception before and after the concert, with complimentary champagne and parking.

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