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Premiered in 2023, Thierry Escaich's cantata, Tombeau pour Aliénor, was commissioned by Ensemble Amarillis. Based on a poem by Olivier Py, it features the voice of Eleanor (1122-1204), who was twice queen in her lifetime. First she was Queen of France through her marriage to Louis VII, then of England through her second marriage to Henry II Plantagenet. Combined with pieces by Purcell, the seven lyric poems and three instrumental interludes with their varied sound combinations create a sensitive fresco, evoking the life and moods of the sovereign, her thoughts and desires. Album Tracks 1. Henry Suite from the Fairy Queen, Z.629 Act II Prelude for the Birds 2. Henry Suite from the Fairy Queen, Z.629 Act V Prelude for the Birds 3. Henry Suite from the Fairy Queen, Z.629 Act III Dance for the Fairies 4. Henry Timon of Athens, Z.632 Curtain Tune on a Ground 5. Henry Pavane in G minor, Z.752 6. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Ouverture 7. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Premier Interlude 8. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Soupir 9. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Théâtre 10. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Deuxième Interlude 11. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Dimanche 12. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Troisième Interlude 13. Thierry Tombeau Pour Aliénor Carpe Noctem 14. Thierry 15. Purcell Tombeau Pour Aliénor Stabat Mater - Pavane (After Purcell's Pavane in G minor, Z.752) 16. Thierry 17. Purcell Tombeau Pour Aliénor Chaconne (After Purcell's Chacony in G minor, Z.730) - Azur
