Chen Reiss, the acclaimed Israeli soprano, presents a captivating collection of songs centered around the themes of roses and nightingales in her album "Le Rossignol et la Rose." Released on November 4, 2013, under the Onyx Classics label, this operatic gem spans a little over an hour and eleven minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions from renowned composers such as Purcell, Hahn, Strauss, Grieg, Brahms, and many more.
The album is a testament to Chen Reiss's vocal prowess and versatility, as she navigates through a diverse range of styles and languages, from German lieder to French mélodies, and from Italian arias to Spanish canciones. Each track is a delicate exploration of the interplay between the rose and the nightingale, symbols of beauty, love, and longing in art and literature.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Le Rossignol des lilas" by Hahn, the passionate "Vanne, O rosa fortunata" by Bellini, and the enchanting "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" by Sherwin. Reiss's rendition of Mahler's "Ablösung im Sommer" and Schubert's "Heidenröslein" are also noteworthy, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion and nuance.
"Le Rossignol et la Rose" is not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to immerse yourself in the world of song, where the nightingale's melody and the rose's fragrance come together in a harmonious celebration of life and love. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Chen Reiss's enchanting voice and the exquisite compositions in this collection are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Sweeter Than Roses: Sweeter than roses - PurcellHenry Purcell, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Le rossignol des lilas: Le Rossignol des lilas - HahnReynaldo Hahn, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Die verschwiegene Nachtigall, Op. 48, No. 4: Die Verschwiegene Nachtigall - GriegEdvard Grieg, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Die Nachtigall: Die Nachtigall - BergAlban Berg, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Die Nachtigall, Op. 68: Die Nachtigal - KrenekErnst Krenek, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Roses et papillons: Roses et papillons - FranckCésar Franck, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Le mariage des roses: Le mariage des roses - FranckCésar Franck, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Les deux roses: Les deux roses - ViardotPauline Viardot, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Das rosenband, Op. 36, No. 1: Das Rosenband - StraussRichard Strauss, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne, Op. 48, No. 3: Die rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne - SchumannRobert Schumann, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Meine Rose, Op. 48, No. 3: Meine rose - SchumannRobert Schumann, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
An die Nachtigall, Op. 46, No. 4: An die Nachtigall - BrahmsJohannes Brahms, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Zur Rosenzeit: Zur Rosenzeit - GriegEdvard Grieg, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Vanne, o rosa fortunata: Vanne, O rosa fortunata - BelliniVincenzo Bellini, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
La rosa y el sauce: La Rosa y el sauce - GuastavinoCarlos Guastavino, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Ablösung im Sommer (aus Des Knaben Wunderhorn): Abloesung im Sommer - MahlerGustav Mahler, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Die Rosenblätter: Die Rosenblatter - MeyerbeerGiacomo Meyerbeer, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Heidenröslein, D. 257: Heidenroeslein - SchubertFranz Schubert, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Ich sah ein Röschen am Wege stehn, Op. 15, No. 5: Ich sah ein roeschen am wege stehn - WeberCarl Maria von Weber, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Le rossignol et la rose (from Parysatis. D'après une légende persane: La Rossignol et la Rose - Saint- SaensCamille Saint-Saëns, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
Les roses d'lspahan, Op. 39, No. 4: Les roses d'Ispahan - FaureGabriel Fauré, Chen Reiss, Charles Spencer
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