Adam de la Halle "the Hunchback" is justly the most famous composer of the late 13th century, and his greatest gift to posterity, Le Jeu de Robin et de Marion, is the first-ever opera - a pastoral romp brimming with delightful songs.

Tracklist:

Motet: Mout/Robins M'Aime/Portare
Pilgrim's Prologue
Robins M'Aime
Je Me Repairoie
He Robin
...When Along Comes A Knight On The Lookout
Vous Perdes Vo Paine
...But Marion Means No When She Says So
Bergeronnete Sui
...And The Knight Leaves Empty Handed
Trairi Deluriau
Rondeau II: Li Dous Regars
Rondeau XV: Tant Con Je Vivrai
He Robechon Leure Leure Va
...And Tastes Some Of Her Fare
Vous L'Orres Bien Dire
...And Tests Her Fidelity
Bergeronnete Douche Baisselete
...And She Tests His Dancing Prowess
Robin Par LAme
...And Robin Goes For Reinforcements
...His Manly Cousins
Motet II: De Ma Dame/Dieus/Omnes
Robin Rounds Up Guests For The Party
Motet: Mout/Robins M'Aime/Portare
The Knight Returns To Find His Bird
J'oi Robin Flagoler
...Beats Up Robin And Kidnaps Marion
He Resveille Toi Robin
...But Robin Is Aroused To The Point Of Valour
Rondeau III: Hareu
Marion Sees Off The Knight, Her Friends Roll Up
Aveuc Tele Compaignie
...And It's Time For All Kinds Of Party Games
Robin Rescues A Sheep, Declares His Love
J'Ai Encore Un Tel Capon
...And Promises Some Delicacies Of His Own
Que Jou Ai Un Tel Capon
...When He Returns
Motet I: A Dieu/Adam/Super
Robin Brings A Pair Of Horns To The Party
Audigier
...Gets Over His Jealousy And Gets Everyone On Their Feet
Venes Apres Moi
Motet: Mout/Robins M'Aime/Portare

UPC: 747313233724
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.18.06
Format: CD

Tonus Peregrinus - Le Jeu de Robin Et de Marion (CD)