At the court of Versailles, the daughters of Louis XV (referred to as 'Mesdames'), and in particular Adélaïde, devoted themselves to a regular practice of music and, apparently, demonstrated talent. Numerous composers (Simon, Rameau, Balbastre, Cardonne, Guignon) played for them, worked with them, and dedicated several works to them. 'À Madame, Divertissement pour Adélaïde', is an anthology, subjectively put together, of compositions that resounded in their drawing room. All the works on this programme are world premieres. These lovely, rare nuggets are mixed with a the marvellous carillons of the Marc-Antoine Le Nepveu clock (currently in the Cabinet de la Méridienne, located at the heart of the palace of Versailles, on the first floor).
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anon.: Airs de la pendule à musique de Marc-Antoine Le Nepveu
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anon.: Sonnerie de la pendule de Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain
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Cardonne: Sonata sexta
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Dauvergne: Sonata in A minor, Op. 2 No.12
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Guignon: Les Sauvages de Jean-Philippe Rameau avec des variations
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Rameau: Castor & Pollux: Airs de ballet
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Rameau: Castor et Polluxv
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Rameau: Castor et Pollux Overture
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Simon: Premier Concerto en La Majeur, pour clavecin et violon