Founded by conductor and musicologist Jonathan Williams, the Rameau Project is leading the resurgence of interest in the operas of Jean-PhilipPe Rameau...

The operas of Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) are among the most extraordinary creations of the eighteenth century, operas which have a rightful place alongside those of Monteverdi, Handel and Mozart. At the forefront of bringing these wonderful operas to UK audiences is the Rameau Project. Founded by Jonathan Williams in 2012, it began with the modern premiere of Anacréon (1754) given by Jonathan and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. From this has followed the first Rameau opera studio recording made in the UK since 1980 and performances of three Rameau operas at the QEH - all with Jonathan, Baroque dance and the OAE - and fully staged performances of Les fêtes d’Hébé (at the Opéra de Paris) and Dardanus (with English Touring Opera). Most recently, Jonathan conducted the UK premiere of his new edition of the original version of Castor et Pollux (1737), the edition being recently staged at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. He is currently writing a guide on performing Rameau's music.