Credits:

Reinoud Van Mechelen & A Nocte Temporis

Description:

A wonderful project exploring the achievements of Rameaus favorite singers!The second installment of the Haut-contre series, following the Lully editionIn France from the 17th to the 18th century, the haut-contrea unique male high voiceserved the mid-range in choral settings while also allowing numerous renowned singers to shine as soloists. As a high tenor voice that does not use falsetto, it is a challenging part to master; however, in recent years, spurred by the early music revival, a succession of talented singers has emerged. Reynout van Mehelen, a renowned Belgian singer active on the international stage, is one such talent. Although he has already participated in numerous recordings for labels such as Alpha and Ricercar, he once again demonstrated his aptitude for French Baroque music in 2019 with an album (Alpha554) that spotlighted Dumnil, one of Lullys favo