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François Couperin

Le Parnasse ou L'Apothéose de Corelli  Play

Musica Ad Rhenum Ensemble

Recorded on 05/01/2004, uploaded on 11/04/2024

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In seven movements.

Movement titles:

Corelli at the foot of Mount Parnassus asks the Muses to welcome him amongst them.

Corelli, enchanted by his favourable reception at Mount Parnassus, expresses his joy. He proceeds with his followers.

Corelli drinks at the well of Hypocrene. His followers proceed.

Corelli's exaltation at drinking at the waters of Hypocrene.

After his exaltation, Corelli now falls asleep; his followers attend with some very quiet music.

The Muses wake Corelli and place him next to Apollo.

Corelli gives thanks.

Recorded in Spring of 2004

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