Les Boréades - Jean-Philippe Rameau
Information about the opera Les Boréades by Jean-Philippe Rameau, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Rameau's last opera, written when he was 80 and not performed until 1982, it tells of the love between Alphise, queen of Bactria, and Abaris, a foreigner.
Recommended recordings on DVD
Christie/Bonney/Agnew (Opus Arte OA 0899 D)
A stylish modern interpretation of Rameau's love story, with dance provided by La La La Human Steps.
Opéra National de Paris, Les Arts Florissants, conducted by William Christie.
Cast: Barbara Bonney (Alphise), Paul Agnew (Abaris), Toby Spence (Calisis), Laurent Naouri (Borée).
Opus Arte OA 0899 D