Recording

Ensemble Molière - The King's Playlist

Share this
Ensemble Molière - The King's Playlist

FIRST PUBLISHED 15 APR 2024

Ensemble Molière, former and first-ever BBC Radio 3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble, launched their debut album ‘The King’s Playlist' in March 2024, reimagining a day in the life of one of the most magnificent royals of the baroque era.

A luxuriant and varied selection of French baroque music to accompany Louis XIV, the Sun King, in his daily life. What better way to wake up than to be serenaded by the Ouverture from Charpentier’s Les Arts Florissants? The King’s day continues with extracts from Lully’s Phaëton as the sun rises, a little Couperin as one goes about Kingly duties of business, a Symphonie pour les soupers du Roy by Delalande to accompany supper, dance music from the Ballet Royal de la Nuit and a suite to dream to from Marais’ Trios pour le coucher du Roy. Louis XIV chose to portray himself as the Sun, the manifestation of the god Apollo on Earth and the ultimate power which gives life to all things.

The album is available to buy here and on all major streaming services.

Share this

Keep reading
The Art of Obligato
Recording

The Art of Obligato

In The Art of Obligato, Davina Clarke explores Bach’s cantata arias with violin, joined by Nick Pritchard, Hugh Cutting, and a skilled continuo ensemble.

Liam Byrne: New sounds for an old instrument
Feature

Liam Byrne: New sounds for an old instrument

Continuo meets Berlin-based Irish-American viol player, Liam Byrne, who specialises in playing 'very old or very new music' on the viola da gamba.

Cremona in full voice: Impressions from the Monteverdi Festival 2025
Review

Cremona in full voice: Impressions from the Monteverdi Festival 2025

Continuo’s Writer-in-Residence reviews the final weekend of Cremona's Monteverdi Festival, with Les Talens Lyriques and The Tallis Scholars.

Don't miss a beat – subscribe today!

Subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter to get the latest concert recommendations, festival updates, artist profiles, and curated playlists delivered straight to your inbox.

Read our latest newsletter.

Help early music flourish!

Donate now to support Continuo Connect. Every contribution helps cover the costs of running this non-profit website, ensuring free access for musicians, festivals and the public.