Sabine Devieilhe, the enchanting French soprano, invites you into a world of exotic allure and timeless beauty with her captivating album "Mirages." Released in 2017 under Warner Classics, this collection of opera arias and songs in French is a testament to Devieilhe's mesmerizing voice and innate sensuality. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, featuring 15 tracks that weave together the magic of distant lands and imagined realms.
"Mirages" opens with a selection from André Messager's "Madame Chrysanthème" and includes iconic pieces from Debussy's "Pelléas et Mélisande" and Delibes' "Lakmé," which is notably Sabine Devieilhe's signature operatic role. The album also showcases the beauty of Delage's "4 poèmes hindous" and Stravinsky's "Le Rossignol," among other gems. Each track is performed with Devieilhe's signature clarity and radiance, evoking a sense of purity and fragility that is both tender and captivating.
The album is a collaboration with Les Siècles, conducted by François-Xavier Roth, and features the talented pianist Alexandre Tharaud. Devieilhe's natural freshness and youthful energy bring a unique charm to the performances, making "Mirages" a standout in her discography. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience that highlights the exquisite artistry of Sabine Devieilhe.
Tracks
Messager: Madame Chrysanthème, Act 3: "Le jour sous le soleil béni" (Madame Chrysanthème)André Messager, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande, L. 88, Act 3: "Mes longs cheveux descendent" (Mélisande)Claude Debussy, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 2: "Où va la jeune hindoue" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Delage: 4 poèmes hindous: I. MadrasMaurice Delage, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Delage: 4 poèmes hindous: II. LahoreMaurice Delage, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Delage: 4 poèmes hindous: III. BénarèsMaurice Delage, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Delage: 4 poèmes hindous: IV. JeypurMaurice Delage, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Debussy: La Romance d'Ariel, L. 54Claude Debussy, Sabine Devieilhe
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 1: Duo des fleurs. "Viens, Mallika" (Lakmé, Mallika)Léo Delibes, Sabine Devieilhe, Marianne Crebassa, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Stravinsky: Le Rossignol, Act II: Chanson du rossignol. "Ah, joie, emplis mon coeur"Igor Stravinsky, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Thomas: Hamlet, Act 4: "À vos jeux, mes amis" (Ophélie)Ambroise Thomas, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
Berlioz: Tristia, Op. 18, H. 119: II. La Mort d'Ophélie, H. 92aHector Berlioz, Sabine Devieilhe
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: "Celle qui vient est plus belle" (La Charmeuse, Crobyle, Myrtale)Jules Massenet, Sabine Devieilhe, Jodie Devos, Marianne Crebassa, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Koechlin: Shéhérazade, Op. 84, Book 2: II. Le voyageCharles Koechlin, Sabine Devieilhe
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 3: "Tu m'as donné le plus doux rêve" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Sabine Devieilhe, François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
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