Credits:

Thibaut Roussel, Myriam Rignol, Antoine Touche, Sebastien Dauce, Romain Falik

Description:

Masterpieces that were played until the king fell asleep, interpreted with exquisite artistry by the elite gathered at VersaillesLouis XIV gathered sophisticated cultural figures at the royal court and was surrounded by the very finest in architecture, fine arts, military drills, fashion, and music. Moreover, he publicly displayed this court life, dining and retiring to his bedchamber while magnificent music played before the eyes of the crowd. Finally, it is said that he would take only a select few outstanding musicianssuch as Marais and de Viseinto his bedchamber, where they would play music until he fell asleep. This album features a carefully curated selection of pieces that evoke the glory and tranquility of days gone bythe very music the king would have heard there. Performed by a group of highly accomplished musicians who