Natalie Dessay, the renowned French soprano, invites you to explore the enchanting world of French opera with her captivating album "Airs d'Opéras Francais." Released on February 18, 1997, under the Warner Classics label, this collection is a treasure trove of operatic arias that showcase Dessay's extraordinary vocal prowess and artistic versatility.
Spanning a little over an hour, the album features 11 exquisite tracks from some of the most celebrated French operas. From Delibes' "Lakmé" to Gounod's "Mireille," each piece is a masterclass in vocal technique and emotional expression. Natalie Dessay's crystalline voice and nuanced interpretations bring these timeless arias to life, making this album a delightful journey through the rich tapestry of French opera.
The album opens with "Légende de la fille" from Delibes' "Lakmé," setting the stage for a musical voyage that includes works by Chabrier, Ravel, Meyerbeer, and more. Each track is a testament to Dessay's ability to embody the essence of each character, from the ethereal Olympia in Offenbach's "Les contes d'Hoffmann" to the tragic Médée in Cherubini's opera of the same name.
Accompanied by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo under the direction of Patrick Fournillier, Natalie Dessay delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply moving. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Airs d'Opéras Francais" offers a captivating introduction to the beauty and diversity of French opera, all through the enchanting voice of Natalie Dessay.
Tracks
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 2: Légende de la fille "Où va la jeune Hindoue" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Chabrier: Le roi malgré lui, Act 2: Chanson tzigane. "Il est un vieux chant de Bohème" (Minka)Emmanuel Chabrier, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges, M. 71, Tableau I: "Arrière ! Je réchauffe les bons" (Le Feu)Maurice Ravel, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Meyerbeer: Le pardon de Ploërmel, Act 2: Air. "Ombre légère qui suis mes pas" (Dinorah)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Bondeville: L'École des maris, Act 2: "O Ciel, pardonne encore cette supercherie ... De tout temps, la gent masculine" (Isabelle)Emmanuel Bondeville, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas: Hamlet, Act IV: "À vos jeux mes amis" - "Et maintenant" (Ophélie)Ambroise Thomas, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Cherubini: Médée, Op. 191: "Chers Corinthiens, après tant de menaces" (Créon)Darius Milhaud, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 2: Chanson d'Olympia. "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" (Olympia)Jacques Offenbach, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Poulenc: Les mamelles de Tirésias, FP 125, Act 1, Scene 1: "Non, Monsieur, mon mari" (Thérèse, Le Mari)Francis Poulenc, Natalie Dessay, Charles Burles, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Gounod: Mireille, Act I: "O légère hirondelle" (Mireille)Charles Gounod, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Sauguet: Les Caprices de Marianne, Act 1:"O, amour, mysterieux amour" (Marianne)Henri Sauguet, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
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