Gustave Charpentier's "Charpentier: Music for the Prix de Rome" is a captivating journey through the composer's early works, showcasing his remarkable talent and the influences that shaped his career. Released on November 1, 2011, this opera album is a testament to Charpentier's ability to blend lyrical melodies with dramatic intensity, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the five-movement "Impressions d'Italie," which captures the essence of Charpentier's time in Italy, and excerpts from his opera "Didon," a retelling of the tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas. The album also includes selections from "La vie du poète," a semi-autobiographical work that explores the poet's inner struggles and triumphs. The final track, "La Fete des myrtes," is a lively and festive piece that brings the album to a vibrant close.
With a duration of two hours and four minutes, this album is a substantial collection of Charpentier's early works, providing a comprehensive overview of his compositional style and his contributions to the opera genre. The album is released under the Glossa label, known for its commitment to high-quality recordings and its dedication to preserving and promoting classical music.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Gustave Charpentier or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to impress with its beautiful melodies, dramatic intensity, and rich orchestration. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of opera and the development of French music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Tracks
Impressions d'Italie: I. SerenadeGustave Charpentier, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Impressions d'Italie: II. A la FontaineGustave Charpentier, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Impressions d'Italie: III. A mulesGustave Charpentier, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Impressions d'Italie: IV. Sur les cimesGustave Charpentier, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Impressions d'Italie: V. NapoliGustave Charpentier, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 1: Recitative and Air. Seule, me voila seule ici (Didon)Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 2: Recitative. Pourquoi cette tristesse? (Didon, Enee)Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 2: Duet. Enee aime Didon, Enee est aupres d'elle (Didon, Enee)Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 2: Recitative. La coupable jamais ne repose ou sommeille (Didon, Enee, Anchise) - Scene 3: Enee! Enee! [Didon, Enee, Anchise]Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 3: Air. L'avenir glorieux que tu pouvais attendre (Anchise)Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Didon, Scene 3: Trio. Prends pitie de mes alarmes (Didon, Enee, Anchise) - Scene 4: Enee! Il me fuit! [Didon]Gustave Charpentier, Manon Feubel, Julien Dran, Marc Barrard, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
La vie du poete, Act I Scene 1, "Enthusiasm": Douce Lumiere (Chorus of Inner Voices, the Poet)Gustave Charpentier, Sabine Devieilhe, Helena Bohuszewicz, Bernard Richter, Alain Buet, Flemish Radio Choir, Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides, Herve Niquet
La vie du poete, Act II Scene 1, "Doute": Entends-tu la nuit (Voices of the Night, a Voice) - Scene 2: Scene 2: Que me reserves-tu [the Poet, Voices of the Night]Gustave Charpentier, Sabine Devieilhe, Helena Bohuszewicz, Bernard Richter, Alain Buet, Flemish Radio Choir, Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides, Herve Niquet
La vie du poete, Act III: Tableau 1, "Impotence": Si l'esprit dans le vide (Voices of Malediction, the Poet)Gustave Charpentier, Sabine Devieilhe, Helena Bohuszewicz, Bernard Richter, Alain Buet, Flemish Radio Choir, Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides, Herve Niquet
La vie du poete, Act III: Tableau 2, "Inebriation": Sois maudit, Dieu perfide - Scene 2: Trille, O fille (the Poet, the Girl, Voices from the Past, Voices of Tomorrow, Inner Voices) [Voices from the Past]Gustave Charpentier, Sabine Devieilhe, Helena Bohuszewicz, Bernard Richter, Alain Buet, Flemish Radio Choir, Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides, Herve Niquet
La Fete des myrtesGustave Charpentier, Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
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