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To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, Catherine Bott explores the musical life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau who, as well as being a philosopher, was a keen composer and musician.

"Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains" - words made famous by the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. But Rousseau was more than just a writer of philosophy. He was also a keen composer and musician; amongst his musical output are seven operas. He also wrote about music and at times earned his living as a music copyist. Catherine Bott explores his intriguing musical life in the week of the 300th anniversary of his birth.

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Sun 24 Jun 2012 13:00
麻豆约拍 Radio 3

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  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    "Perdrai 鈥� je Colin sans retour?" from Le Devin du Village, Act 1 Scene 2

    Performers: Gabriela B眉rgler (soprano), Dominik W枚rner (baritone), Cantus firmus consort, Andreas Reize (director)

    • CPO.
    • 777 2602.

  • Louis鈥怤icolas Cl茅rambault

    R茅citatif. Le charme est fait; Pr茅lude fort viste. Volez D茅mons, volez from Medee (Cantata

    Performers: Rachel Yakar (soprano), Reinhard Goebel (violin), Wilbert Hazelzet (flute), Charles Medlam (viola da gamba), Alan Curtis (harpsichord)

    • BRILLIANT CLASSICS.
    • 94080.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    1st movement - Le printemps de Vivaldi arrang茅 pour une Fl没te sans accompagnement

    Arranged by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Performer: Mario Folena (flute)

    • BRILLIANT CLASSICS.
    • 93703.

  • Nicola Porpora

    Quia apud dominum, Gloria Patri & Sicut exat from De Profundis 鈥� written for the Ospedali

    Performers: Vocal and Instrumental Consorts of Dresden, Peter Kopp (director)

    • CARUS.
    • 83264.

  • Jean鈥怭hilippe Rameau

    Ballet general des quatre quadrilles from La princess de Navarre

    Performers: English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan(conductor)

    • ERATO.
    • 0630 129862.

  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    Le Devin (final 2 arias from final scene)

    Performers: Gabriela B眉rgler (soprano), Cantus Firmus Chamber Choir: & Consort, Andreas Reize (director)

    • CPO.
    • 777 2602.

  • Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

    Duet: "Lo conosco" from "La Serva Padrona"

    Performers: Katalin Farkas (soprano), J贸zsef Gregor (bass), Capella Savaria, P谩l N茅meth (conductor)

    • HUNGAROTON.
    • HCD 128462.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Overture to "Bastien und Bastienne"

    Performers: La Cetra Baroque Orchestra Basel, Andrea Marcon (director)

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
    • 477 9445.

  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    From Four Airs for Two Clarinets: Andante grazioso, Allegretto

    Performers: Michel Portal & Paul Meyer (clarinets)

    • EMI.
    • CDC 5567322.

  • Christoph Willibald Gluck

    Chorus "Parez vos fronts de fleurs novelles" from 'Alceste'

    Performers: Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Sir Charles Mackerras (conductor)

    • ROYAL OPERA HOUSE.
    • ROHS 010.

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  • Sun 24 Jun 2012 13:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

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