François Couperin - Le Parnasse ou L’Apothéose de Corelli (1724)

Composer: François Couperin “le Grand“ (November 10, 1668 – September 11, 1733) Performers: Musica Ad Rhenum directed by Jed Wentz 0:00 Corelli at the foot of Mount Parnassus asks the Muses to welcome him amongst them. 1:44 Corelli, enchanted by his favourable reception at Mount Parnassus, expresses his joy. He proceeds with his followers. 3:39 Corelli drinks at the well of Hypocrene. His followers proceed. 5:11 Corelli’s exaltation at drinking at the waters of Hypocrene. 6:08 After his exaltation, Corelli now falls asleep; his followers attend with some very quiet music. 7:42 The Muses wake Corelli and place him next to Apollo. 8:20 Corelli gives thanks. Scores I engrave: How I make my videos: Program I develop for this channel: