The first version of “Dardanus”, which was performed at the end of 1739, was composed apparently in only six months and marks a particularly productive phase in Rameau’s career. In a period of only six years five of his majorworks were performed at the Académie Royale de Musique in Paris.
The theme is taken from Greek mythology: the opera describes the war between Teucer (the future founder of Troy), his Phrygian people and the army ofDardanus.
A milestone of French Baroque opera in a performance practice orientated vocal scoreWith a brief foreword (Fr/Eng) containing salient information on the genesis of the work, the synopsis and theeditionFull score (BA8854) and vocal score (BA8854-90) available for salePerformance material (BA8854-72) available for hire
- ISMN: 9790006527915 (M006527915)
