"La Traversée" is a captivating journey through the Baroque and Belle Époque eras, masterfully curated by the renowned soprano Patricia Petibon. This album, released on Sony Classical, showcases Petibon's extraordinary vocal range and artistry, accompanied by the exquisite La Cetra Barockorchester Basel under the direction of Andrea Marcon.
Spanning from the 17th to the 19th century, the album features a diverse selection of arias and vocal works from composers such as Purcell, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, and Offenbach. Each track is a testament to Petibon's versatility and deep understanding of the repertoire, delivering a rich and immersive experience.
The album opens with a powerful rendition of Henry Purcell's "Come, Ye Sons of Art Away" and closes with a lively performance of Jacques Offenbach's "Vous aimez le danger... Ah ! que j'aime les militaires !" from "La Grande-Duchesse de Gerolstein." In between, Petibon navigates through arias from operas like "Rinaldo," "Giulio Cesare," "Alceste," and "Idomeneo," as well as a beautiful a cappella performance from Purcell's "Ode for St. Cecilia's Day."
With a duration of just over 53 minutes, "La Traversée" is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the vocal music from these periods. Petibon's ability to seamlessly transition between different styles and languages is a highlight of the album, making it a delight for both Baroque enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album's release date is March 25, 2022.
Tracks
Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z.323: V. Strike the ViolHenry Purcell, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Passacaglia della vitaStefano Landi, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act II: Se pietà di me non sentiGeorge Frideric Handel, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Alceste, Wq.44, Act I Scene 7: Divinités du StyxChristoph Willibald Gluck, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Hippolyte et Aricie, RCT 43, Act III Scene I: Cruelle mère des amoursJean-Philippe Rameau, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Idomeneo, K.366, Act I Scene 6: Estinto è Idomeneo?... Tutte nel cor vi sento...Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Alceste, Wq.44, Act III Scene 3: Ah, divinités implacables... Alceste, au nom des Dieux - InstrumentalChristoph Willibald Gluck, Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Les Vêpres siciliennes, IGV 34, Act IV Scene 2: Ami ! Le coeur d'HélèneGiuseppe Verdi, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
La Grande-Duchesse de Gerolstein, IJO 45, Act I: Vous aimez le danger... Ah ! que j'aime les militaires !Jacques Offenbach, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Idomeneo, K.366, Act III Scene 10: Oh Smania!... D'Oreste, d'AiaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
Ode for Ste Cecilia's Day, Z.339, "Welcome to All the Pleasures": Here the Deities Approve - A cappellaHenry Purcell, Patricia Petibon, Andrea Marcon, Cetra Barockorchester Basel
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