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William Christie (harpsichord), Justin Taylor (harpsichord), Gwendoline Blondeel (soprano), Juliette Mey (mezzo), Myriam Rignol (viol), Théotime Langlois de Swarte (violin), Emmanuel Resche-Caserta (violin)

Bill & Friends
There can be few ensembles who could throw off a mixed French baroque programme like this with such flair, understanding and beauty, yet it makes for an odd release all the same.

Gramophone Magazine, February 2025

Special offer. Bill & Friends

William Christie (harpsichord), Justin Taylor (harpsichord), Gwendoline Blondeel (soprano), Juliette Mey (mezzo), Myriam Rignol (viol), Théotime Langlois de Swarte (violin), Emmanuel Resche-Caserta (violin)

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There can be few ensembles who could throw off a mixed French baroque programme like this with such flair, understanding and beauty, yet it makes for an odd release all the same.

Gramophone Magazine, February 2025

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On the eve of a vigorous eightieth birthday, the most French of American musicians has chosen the Musée de la musique to assemble a host of young artists who are dear to him: William Christie has watched over their budding skills, and they have already become masters! This programme celebrates the composers he has so passionately championed and, in some cases, brought back to life. Happy Birthday, Bill!

Contents and tracklist

Sieur Demachy: Pièces de viole: Prelude in A Major
Work length0:54
  • Myriam Rignol
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Sarabande and Variation in A Major
Work length1:11
  • Myriam Rignol
Charpentier, M-A: Sans frayeur dans ce bois, H. 467
Work length1:57
Couperin, F: Pièces de clavecin, Book 3, Ordre XV in A: IV. Musette de Choisy - V. Musette de Taverny
Work length5:33
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Prelude in G Major
Work length1:05
  • Myriam Rignol
Sieur Demachy: Pièces de viole: Gavotte en rondeau in G Major
Work length1:58
  • Myriam Rignol
anon.: Brunettes, Book 2: Non, non, je n'irai plus au bois seulette
Work length1:57
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Prelude in D Minor No. 1
Work length1:07
  • Myriam Rignol
Jean-Baptiste Senaillé: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1 No. 1
Work length8:01
I. Adagio
Track length1:55
II. Allegro
Track length1:54
III. Allemanda. Allegro
Track length2:32
IV. Giga. Allegro
Track length1:40
Jean-Baptiste Senaillé: Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 3 No. 8: I. Preludio. Largo
Work length1:53
Purcell: Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 698
Work length0:49
Handel: Suite for 2 Harpsichords in C Minor, HWV 446: I. Allemande
Work length3:26
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Prelude in G Minor No. 1
Work length0:46
  • Myriam Rignol
anon.: Brunettes, Book 1: J'avais cru qu'en vous aimant
Work length3:44
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Prelude in D Minor No. 2
Work length0:57
  • Myriam Rignol
Hotman: Krakow Manuscript: Ballet in D Minor
Work length0:49
  • Myriam Rignol
Jacquet de la Guerre: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor
Work length14:51
I.
Track length2:23
II. Presto
Track length1:52
III. Adagio
Track length0:54
IV. Presto - Adagio - Presto
Track length3:32
V. Aria
Track length4:09
VI. Presto
Track length2:01
Sieur de Sainte-Colombe: Tournus Manuscript: Prelude in D Minor
Work length3:09
  • Myriam Rignol
Hotman: Krakow Manuscript: Allemande in D Minor
Work length2:32
  • Myriam Rignol
Rameau: Pièces de clavecin, Suite in D, RCT 3: I. Les Tendres Plaintes
Work length3:45
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Prelude in G Minor No. 2
Work length0:52
  • Myriam Rignol
Jean Lacquemant dit Dubuisson: Krakow Manuscript: Sarabande in G Minor
Work length2:31
  • Myriam Rignol
anon.: Brunettes, Book 3: Sur cette charmante rive
Work length2:03
Purcell: Ground in C minor, ZD221
Work length2:30
Purcell: Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 678 "The Cibell"
Work length1:27
Marais, M: Pièces de viole, Book 5, Suite No. 1 in A Minor: XVI. Prélude en harpègement
Work length2:07
  • Myriam Rignol
Marais, M: Pièces de viole, Book 5, Suite No. 1 in A Minor: X. Petit caprice
Work length0:39
Marais, M: Pièces de viole, Book 5, Suite No. 1 in A Minor: VII. Menuet - Double
Work length2:26

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February 2025

There can be few ensembles who could throw off a mixed French baroque programme like this with such flair, understanding and beauty, yet it makes for an odd release all the same.
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