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The integration of dance and pantomime in French Baroque opera, especially in the work of Jean-Philippe Rameau, gave the shows a scenic richness that went beyond narrative and vocal virtuosity. In the Tragédies Lyriques, such as Hippolyte et Aricie or Dardanus, there were divertissements and descriptive interludes. The Opéras-Ballets, such as Les Indes galantes or Le Temple de la gloire, featured entrées and fixed dances, such as the chaconne and the sarabanda. This style resulted in a vast instrumental repertoire, full of surprising orchestral effects and enchanting harmonies. In this concert, Miguel Jalôto conducts the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra in a brilliant tribute to Rameau.