Le Manuscrit de Madame Théobon

This manuscript was discovered in 2004 by Christophe Rousset. Found in his private collection and recorded here for the first time, this work was once the property of Lydie de Théobon, Louis XIV’s mistress until 1672. In addition to the essential arias of the late 17th century, it also contains several anonymous transcriptions of works by Lully, as well as many previously unpublished pieces.