Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, François Lazarevitch

Minuet, Hornpipe & Borée, Scotch Tune, Strike The Viol, Here the Deities Approve, Fairest Isle, What Power Art Thou (Air du froid), One Charming Night, Chaconne...

The "Purcell miracle" lies in his brilliant ability to assimilate the European styles of his time and melt them into a unique musical gesture, invigorating the whole with an unstoppable melodic instinct. Above all, no other composer knew how to celebrate the popular roots of his musical heritage with such brilliance. Unsurprisingly, many of his compositions feature among the "hits" of the baroque era.

One could not dream of more inspired performers than Reginald Mobley and Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien led by the charismatic flute of François Lazarevitch. The American countertenor's vocal sumptuousness is met by the ensemble's flamboyant colors and rhythmic vitality.