CD Carpenter Ricercar Orpheus Descending Vintage Classical Baroque Music

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Description

This audio CD features Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Orphée descendant aux Enfers" (Orpheus Descending into the Underworld), performed by Henri Ledroit (haute-contre) accompanied by the Ricercar Consort. The album is released by the Ricercar label, whose logo appears in the top left corner of the cover. The front of the case shows a reproduction of a Baroque-inspired painting, likely illustrating the mythological scene of Orpheus in the Underworld, in a palette of brown, ochre, and green tones, typical of classical iconography. The inscription "DIGITAL" appears in the top right, indicating a digital recording.

The cover displays the composer's name "MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER" and the work's title "ORFEE DESCENDANT AUX ENFERS" in capital letters. The names of the main performers are clearly visible at the bottom: "Henri Ledroit, haute-contre" and "Ricercar Consort." The entire package is presented in a standard CD jewel case, with a classic black spine and a front cover inserted under transparent plastic.

The cover art features an ancient architectural landscape with figures in period clothing, reinforcing the Baroque atmosphere sought by classical music enthusiasts. No other details are visible on the front, and no reference to a publication date or additional tracks appears in this image.

The product offered is a compact disc (CD), a preferred medium for faithful reproduction of classical recordings since the 1980s. The Ricercar label is recognized for the quality of its productions in the field of early and Baroque music.

The photograph shows the CD standing on a wooden surface, with a blurred architectural background that does not interfere with reading the main product information.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front of the case and the booklet appear to be in good visual condition in the photo, with no apparent scratches or cracks, but minor signs of wear or marks may be present on unseen parts.

Did you know? Composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) is a major figure in French Baroque music. His work "Orphée descendant aux Enfers" is inspired by the ancient myth of Orpheus and demonstrates Italian influence in 17th-century French music, notably through the expressive use of the haute-contre voice, here interpreted by Henri Ledroit.

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