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Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe
Castor Et Pollux
Album 1994 on Erato label
Classical (Opera, Baroque)
Recording: 01-02/1982, Église All Saints, Tooting, London ℗ 1983 Double jewel case including a 86-page booklet with libretto in French, English and German Playing time disc 1: 67:31 Playing time disc 2: 69:09
Musicians
 | Jean-Philippe Rameau , 1683-1764 FR album by |
 | Jennifer Smith voc, *1945 BR soprano vocals, télaïre, album by |
 | Cynthia Buchan , *1949 GB mezzo-soprano vocals, phébé, album by |
 | Peter Jeffes voc, *1948 GB tenor vocals, castor, album by |
 | Philippe Huttenlocher voc, *1942 CH baritone vocals, pollux, album by |
 | Lawrence Wallington b, GB bass vocals, jupiter, album by |
 | English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra , GB orchestra, album by |
 | Charles Farncombe , 1919-2006 GB conductor, album by |
 | Henry Herford voc, *1947 GB baritone vocals, le grand prêtre |
 | John Hancorn baritone vocals, un spartiate |
 | English Bach Festival Chorus , chorus |
 | Mister Brown , design, maquette |
 | Michel Lepage , FR engineer, radio france |
 | Pierre-Joseph-Justin Bernard , FR libretto by |
 | Graham Sadler , score editor, Éditée pour l'english bach festival, liner notes, english |
 | Yvette Gogue , liner notes, french translation |
 | Almut Lenz-Konrad , liner notes, german translation |
 | John Underwood , liner notes, libretto english translation |
 | Judith Rees ss, soprano vocals, cléone |
 | Gillian Fisher voc, *1950 GB soprano vocals, une ombre |
 | Brian Parsons voc, tenor vocals, mercure |
Producers
| Guy Chesnais engineer |
| Martine Guers mastered by |
| Tim Oldham mastered by |
| Pietro da Cortona painting, cover |
| Hubert Josse photography by, cover |
| Michel Garcin producer |
Composers
| Jean-Philippe Rameau |
Album Tracks 
| No | |
Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castor Et Pollux: Tragédie Lyrique En Cinq Actes, Version Révisée (1754) | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 2 | Acte 1 | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 3 | Scène 1: Ritournelle | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:50 | ||
| 4 | L'hymen Couronne Votre Sœur | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:48 | ||
| 5 | Scène 2: Eclatez, Mes Justes Regrets! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:40 | ||
| 6 | Scène 3: Ah! Je Mourrai Content | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:33 | ||
| 7 | Scène 4: Non, Demeure, Castor! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:53 | ||
| 8 | Chantons L'eclatante Victoire | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:08 | ||
| 9 | Menuets I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:50 | ||
| 10 | Ariette Vive. Quel Bonheur Règne Dans Mon Âme! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:22 | ||
| 11 | Gavottes I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:36 | ||
| 12 | Scène 5: Quittez Ces Jeux! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:56 | ||
| 13 | Entre-Bruit De Guerre | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 0:58 | ||
| 14 | Acte 2 | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 15 | Scène 1: Que Tout Gémisse, Que Tout S'unisse! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:27 | ||
| 16 | Scène 2: Tristes Apprêts, Pâles Flambeaux | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 4:39 | ||
| 17 | Scène 3: Cruelle, En Quels Lieux Venez-vous? | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:38 | ||
| 18 | Scène 4: Marche Fière | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 0:58 | ||
| 19 | Peuples, Cessez De Soupirer! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:35 | ||
| 20 | Princesse, Une Telle Victoire | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:56 | ||
| 21 | 1er Air Pour Les Athlètes. Air Gai. 2ème Air Pour Les Athlètes | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:18 | ||
| 22 | Ariette. Éclatez, Fièrez Trompettes! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:38 | ||
| 23 | Airs I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:05 | ||
| 24 | Acte 3 | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 25 | Scène 1: Présent Des Dieux, Doux Charmes Des Humains | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:48 | ||
| 26 | Scène 2: Le Souverain Des Dieux | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:58 | ||
| 27 | Scène 3: Descente De Jupiter. Ma Voix, Puissant Maître Du Monde | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:22 | ||
| 28 | Ah! Laisse-moi Percer Jusques Aux Sombres Bords! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:11 | ||
| 29 | Scène 4: Pouvez-vous Nous Méconnaître? | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:31 | ||
| 30 | Tout L'éclat De L'Olympe Est En Vain Ranimé | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:55 | ||
| 31 | Sarabande. Voici Des Dieux L'asile Aimable | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:29 | ||
| 32 | Air Gracieux. Que Nos Jeux Comblent Nos Vœux | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:04 | ||
| 33 | Gavottes I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:18 | ||
| 34 | Quand Je Romps Vos Aimables Chaînes | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 0:34 | ||
| 35 | Acte 4 | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 36 | Scène 1: Prélude. Esprits, Soutiens De Mon Pouvoir | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:08 | ||
| 37 | Scène 2: Descente De Mercure: Symphonie Vive. Phébé, Tu Fais De Vains Efforts | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:36 | ||
| 38 | Scène 3: Rentrez, Rentrez Dans L'esclavage | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:03 | ||
| 39 | 1er Air Des Démons | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:30 | ||
| 40 | 2ème Air Des Démons | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 0:42 | ||
| 41 | Scène 4: O Ciel! Tout Cède À Sa Valeur | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:04 | ||
| 42 | Scène 5: Séjour De L'eternelle Paix | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:48 | ||
| 43 | Scène 6: Air Pour Les Ombres. Qu'il Soit Heureux Comme Nous | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:40 | ||
| 44 | Gavotte. Sur Les Ombres Fugitives | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:25 | ||
| 45 | Menuet. Dans Ces Doux Asiles | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:48 | ||
| 46 | Passepieds I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:21 | ||
| 47 | Fuyez, Fuyez, Ombres Légères! / Scène 7: Rassurez-vous, Habitants Fortunés! | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 5:26 | ||
| 48 | Entracte: Rondeau | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 0:57 | ||
| 49 | 2ème Entracte: Menuet | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:20 | ||
| 50 | Acte 5 | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | |||
| 51 | Scène 1: Prélude. Le Ciel Est Donc Touché Des Plus Tendres Amours | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:35 | ||
| 52 | Scène 2: Symphonie. Mais J'entends Des Cris D'allégresse | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:12 | ||
| 53 | Scène 3: Peuples, Éloignez-vous | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:52 | ||
| 54 | Tonnerre. Qu'ai-je Entendu? | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:57 | ||
| 55 | Scène 4: Les Destins Sont Contents | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 2:06 | ||
| 56 | Palais De Ma Grandeur, Où Je Dicte Mes Lois | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 1:02 | ||
| 57 | Chaconne. Que Le Ciel, Que La Terre Et L'onde | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 10:22 | ||
| 58 | Gavottes I & II | Jean-Philippe Rameau - Jennifer Smith, Cynthia Buchan, Peter Jeffes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Lawrence Wallington, English Bach Festival Baroque Orchestra, Charles Farncombe | 3:12 |
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