Roger Blanchard - Charpentier, Lulli, De Lalande : Musiques De Circonstances (Ephitalame En L'honneur De Maximilien De Bavière / Plaude, Laetare Gallia / Concert D'Esculape)

Les Discophiles Français - LP

France, 1950s

Classical / Baroque / Ancient

Flamboyant Baroque by some of the most renowned French composers of the time of Louis XIV on sought-after label Les Discophiles Français : Charpentier, Lulli, and, more interestingly, the slightly lesser known Michel-Richard de Lalande. 

I'm always astonished by the quality of these 1950's recordings on Les Discophiles Français. Certainly, a label for connoisseurs, as its name suggests... But this LP proves its true as it showcases not-so-often recorded pieces by official composers of Louis XIV's Versailles. Special mention to the "Concert D'Esculape (Donné Au Roy Chez Madame De Montespan À Versailles En Mai 1683)" by Michel-Richard de Lalande. Rare and in very good condition (VG+/VG+)