The opera 'Na s' was premiered on 22 April 1749 at the Académie royale in the Palais-Royal Paris in celebration of the signing of the so-called Treaty of Aachen. It was revived again in August 1764 shortly before Rameau's death and achieved great success as the 'opera of peace ' even though it did not appear in print during the composer's lifetime.In numerous arias Rameau provides his singers ample opportunity to shine while he reveals his orchestral mastery in particular in the chaconne and the various other ballets.The work appears here for the first time in a vocal score with a keyboard reduction. The reduction is by François Saint-Yves on the basis ofthe new critical edition by Pascal Denécheau which is part of Opera Omnia Rameau edited by Sylvie Bouissou.This edition is the result of a meticulous comparison of all known musical sources. In the main section it presents the version that Rameau approved for the performances of 1749. The appendix contains those passages that the composer cut during the rehearsals in 1749 and all changes that he undertook for the 1764 revival. Baroque opera in honour of the conciliation of Europe on the occasion of the Treaty of Aachen First practical performing edition with a keyboard reduction Based on the complete edition Opera Omnia Rameau (OOR)- Full score (BA8857) and vocal score (BA8857-90) available for sale- Performance material available for hire (BA8857-72)

Uses: Christmas ConcertThis movement from the composer's larger work Alleluia! Puer natus est nobis is a sensitive almost haunting setting of the traditional Latin text. A repeated chaconne-likeprogression forms the foundation of the work while a soprano solo rises like a prayer above the choral texture. Gentle dissonance requires a purity of tone and a careful attention to dynamics and balance.

from Company-From the 1970 Broadway musical Company by Stephen Sondheim this is the Act II “summing up” number sung by the character Robert who finally learns that “alone is alone not alive.” Set over achaconne-like ostinato accompaniment the melody builds from an introspective solo line into full-voiced and dramatic choral harmonies. A sophisticated setting for advanced choirs.

Par ENGLUND EINAR. Langue: Latin,/ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte (SATB), Trombone et Contrebasse