Le Ballet Des Ages, Second Christmas Concerto, Le Phenix, Les Carillons Des Morts

This recording, released as MHS 1848 by the Musical Heritage Society, features the works of the 18th-century French composer Michel Corrette. The pieces, including his concertos and character pieces, exemplify the transition from the Baroque to the Rococo style, showcasing the lightness and melodic grace typical of the French school during that era. Corrette was a prolific organist and composer whose work often drew upon popular melodies and theatrical traditions, making these compositions both technically sophisticated and accessible to contemporary audiences.

The recording is performed by the Orchestre de Chambre Gérard Cartigny, led by Gérard Cartigny, and includes contributions from notable soloists such as Jean-Pierre Eustache. The Musical Heritage Society was established to bring high-quality classical music to a wider audience through mail-order subscription services, focusing on obscure or under-represented repertoire. The ensemble’s interpretation aims to capture the playful, rhythmic vitality of Corrette’s writing, emphasizing the woodwind and string interplay that defines these specific concertos and character pieces.