Trag die en un prologue et cinq actes-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 major works were performed at the Acad mie 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 of Dardanus.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 the editionFull score (BA8854) and vocal score (BA8854-90) available for salePerformance material (BA8854-72) available for hire
