Dardanus (Raymond Leppard recording)
Dardanus is a 119-minute studio album of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera, performed by a cast led by José van Dam, Michael Devlin, Veronique Dietschy, Christiane Eda-Pierre, Georges Gautier, Roger Soyer and Frederica von Stade with the Chorus and Orchestra of the National Theatre of the Paris Opera under the direction of Raymond Leppard. It was released in 1981.
Erato LP: STU 71416
Erato CD: 4509-95312-2
Jean-Philippe Rameau portrayed by Joseph Aved, circa 1728
Paris's Maronite Catholic church of Our Lady of Lebanon, where the album was taped
Joseph, Baron Van Damme, known as José van Dam, is a Belgian bass-baritone, described as having "a magnificent resonant and expressive voice" and being "an excellent actor".
José Van Dam at La Monnaie
José Van Dam and Barbara Hendricks, Brussels 2006