Jean Deschamps invites you to immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of "La tragédie du roi Richard II," a sprawling, two-hour-and-nineteen-minute journey through the power struggles and personal dramas of Shakespeare's historical masterpiece. Released on July 1, 2010, under the Isis label, this album is a testament to Deschamps' ability to transform complex, dialogue-heavy texts into a compelling auditory experience.
The album is structured around eighteen tableaux, each depicting a different scene from the play, from the opulent halls of the Royal Palace in London to the wild countryside of Gloucester. Deschamps masterfully brings to life the various characters, including the tormented King Richard II, the ambitious Bolingbroke, and the anguished Queen, each with their own distinct voices and motivations.
What sets this album apart is Deschamps' ability to convey the play's intricate political machinations and emotional depth through sound alone. The listener is drawn into a world of shifting alliances, betrayals, and power struggles, all unfolding through the power of Deschamps' performance. The album is a remarkable feat of storytelling, demonstrating Deschamps' versatility and skill as a performer. Whether you're a Shakespeare enthusiast or simply a fan of compelling narrative performances, "La tragédie du roi Richard II" is an album that demands to be heard.
Tracks
Tableau I - Londres, une salle du Palais Royal : Le roi Richard, Jean de GandGérard Philipe, Jean-Paul Moulinot
Tableau II - Londres, une salle du Palais de Lancaster : Jean de Gand, la Duchesse de GloucesterJean-Paul Moulinot
Tableau III - Gosford, près de Coventry, un champ clos : Le Lord Maréchal, le Duc d'AumerleGuy Provost
Tableau IV - Londres, une salle du Palais Royal : Le roi Richard, le Duc d'AumerleGérard Philipe
Tableau V - Londres, une salle du Palais d'Holborn : Jean de Gand, le Duc d'YorkJean-Paul Moulinot
Tableau VI - Londres, une chambre du château : La reine, Bushy, BagotJean-Pierre Darras
Tableau VII - Dans le comté de Gloucester, une campagne sauvage : Bolingbroke, Northumberland, le Duc d'YorkJean Deschamps, Georges Wilson
Tableau IX - Bristol, au camp de Bolingbroke, devant le château : Bolingbroke, le roi Richard, le Duc d'York, NorthumberlandJean Deschamps, Gérard Philipe, Georges Wilson
Tableau X - La côte du Pays de Galles, devant le château d'Harlec : Le roi Richard, AumerleGérard Philipe
Tableau XI - Au Pays de Galles, devant le château de Flint : Bolingbroke, le Duc d'York, NorthumberlandJean Deschamps, Geoges Wilson
Tableau XII - Langley, dans le jardin du Duc d'York : La reine et ses suivantesJean Deschamps, Gérard Philipe, Georges Wilson
Tableau XIII - Londres, Palais de Westminster, séance pleinière du Parlement : Bolingbroke, Bagot, le Duc d'Aumerle, NorthumberlandJean Deschamps, Georges Wilson
Tableau XIV - Londres, une rue menant à la Tour : La reine, le roi RichardGérard Philipe
Tableau XVII - Windsor, une salle du château : Exton, le serviteurJean Deschamps, Gérard Philipe, Georges Wilson
Tableau XVIII - Pomfret, la prison du château : Le roi RichardGérard Philipe
Tableau XIX - Windsor, une salle du château : Bolingbroke, le Duc d'YorkJean Deschamps
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