Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Philippe Boesmans' "Au Monde," a masterful operatic composition that won the International Opera Award 2015 for World Premiere. This extraordinary album, released on Cypres in February 2015, is a testament to Boesmans' inventive and sensitive musical artistry. Spanning nearly two hours, the album comprises 20 scenes, each intricately crafted to tell a compelling narrative.
Boesmans, a bilingual composer fluent in German and French, is renowned for his operatic works, and "Au Monde" is no exception. The album features a stellar cast, including Charlotte Hellekant, Patricia Petibon, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, and Fflur Wyn, accompanied by the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie under the direction of Patrick Davin. The score, available on henry-lemoine.com, showcases Boesmans' unique ability to blend 8 voices with a full orchestra, creating a rich and dynamic soundscape.
"Au Monde" is not just an album; it's an experience that transports you to the heart of Boesmans' creative vision. Each scene unfolds like a chapter in a grand story, drawing you deeper into the world he has crafted. Whether you're a longtime fan of Boesmans' work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a profound and engaging exploration of contemporary operatic music. Dive in and let the music of Philippe Boesmans envelop you.
Tracks
Au monde: Scène 1Philippe Boesmans, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, Yann Beuron, Patricia Petibon, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 2Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Fflur Wyn, Charlotte Hellekant, Werner Van Mechelen, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 3Philippe Boesmans, Charlotte Hellekant, Werner Van Mechelen, Patricia Petibon, Yann Beuron, Stéphane Degout, Frode Olsen, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 4Philippe Boesmans, Fflur Wyn, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Yann Beuron, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 5Philippe Boesmans, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 6Philippe Boesmans, Fflur Wyn, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Yann Beuron, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 7Philippe Boesmans, Charlotte Hellekant, Patricia Petibon, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 8Philippe Boesmans, Fflur Wyn, Yann Beuron, Patricia Petibon, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 9Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Stéphane Degout, Yann Beuron, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 10Philippe Boesmans, Ruth Olaizola, Patricia Petibon, Werner Van Mechelen, Yann Beuron, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 11Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Fflur Wyn, Stéphane Degout, Yann Beuron, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 12Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Fflur Wyn, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, Stéphane Degout, Yann Beuron, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 13Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Werner Van Mechelen, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 14Philippe Boesmans, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, Patricia Petibon, Yann Beuron, Stéphane Degout, Charlotte Hellekant, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 15Philippe Boesmans, Fflur Wyn, Frode Olsen, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 16Philippe Boesmans, Stéphane Degout, Ruth Olaizola, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 17Philippe Boesmans, Stéphane Degout, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 18Philippe Boesmans, Charlotte Hellekant, Patricia Petibon, Werner Van Mechelen, Frode Olsen, Ruth Olaizola, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 19Philippe Boesmans, Patricia Petibon, Charlotte Hellekant, Werner Van Mechelen, Frode Olsen, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Au monde: Scène 20Philippe Boesmans, Charlotte Hellekant, Patricia Petibon, Frode Olsen, Werner Van Mechelen, Fflur Wyn, Patrick Davin, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
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