Immerse yourself in the enchanting vocal artistry of Suzanne Danco with this captivating album, featuring a blend of operatic masterpieces and traditional Spanish songs. Released on June 30, 1992, under the Cascavelle label, this collection showcases Danco's exceptional range and versatility, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The album opens with Benjamin Britten's "Les Illuminations, Op. 18," a cycle of settings of nine poems by Arthur Rimbaud. Each track, from the fanfare-like opening to the poignant "Départ," highlights Danco's ability to convey deep emotion and nuance. Following this, Manuel de Falla's "7 Canciones Populares Españolas" offers a delightful journey through traditional Spanish folk songs, each piece brimming with cultural richness and melodic charm.
In addition to these highlights, the album includes excerpts from renowned operas such as "The Bartered Bride" and "Pelléas et Mélissandre," as well as the beautiful "La Sulamite" and "L'enfant prodigue." Suzanne Danco's luminous soprano voice brings these compositions to life, making this album a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike.
Tracks
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: I. FanfareBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: II. VillesBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: III. Phrase - AntiqueBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: IV. RoyautéBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: V. MarineBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: VI. InterludeBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: VII. Being BeauteousBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: VIII. ParadeBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: IX. DépartBenjamin Britten, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: I. El paño morunoManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: II. Seguidilla murcianaManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: III. AsturianaManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: IV. JotaManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: V. NanaManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: VI. CanciónManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7 Canciones Populares Españolas: VII. PoloManuel de Falla, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
The Bartered Bride, Act III, Scene V: "Oh What a Grief!"Bedřich Smetana, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
La SulamiteEmmanuel Chabrier, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Pelléas et Mélissandre, L. 88, Act I, Scène II: "Voici ce qu'il écrit à son frère Pelléas" (Geneviève)Claude Debussy, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
L'enfant prodigue, L. 57: Air de LiaClaude Debussy, Suzanne Danco, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
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