Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour was Rameau's first foray into the world of ancient Egyptian mythology. The libretto calls for magic, ancient gods, and special effects; In short - according to effort! Rameau reacted to the anticipated stage spectacle with one of his most brilliant scores, in which he alternated gallant and pastoral passages with powerful vocal and orchestral parts. Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour is one of Rameau's so-called ballet operas and, in addition to the vocal highlights, also has many dance elements. Incidentally, the subtitle of the work is Les Dieux d'Egypte, and that already indicates that we are seeing some of the most famous deities of ancient Egypt, so to speak, personally on stage. This highly original modification of the Baroque opera with its preference for the appearance of ancient gods is a fascinating subject modification that is likely to be quite unique in the history of the Baroque. The wonderfully imaginative and splendidly equipped production of the Opera Lafayette does justice to Rameau's work in its bold playfulness, its attention to detail and its splendid costumes. The musical performances are also remarkable, so that no friend of French baroque opera will be disappointed here. The wonderfully imaginative and splendidly equipped production of the Opera Lafayette does justice to Rameau's work in its bold playfulness, its attention to detail and its splendid costumes. The musical achievements are also remarkable, so that no friend of French baroque opera will be disappointed here. The wonderfully imaginative and splendidly equipped production of the Opera Lafayette does justice to Rameau's work in its bold playfulness, its attention to detail and its splendid costumes. The musical achievements are also remarkable, so that no friend of French baroque opera will be disappointed here.