Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Jules Massenet's "Werther," a masterful opera that has captivated audiences since its inception. This 1981 release by Decca Music Group Ltd. offers a stunning rendition of Massenet's poignant and dramatic score, lasting approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. The album is a comprehensive journey through the tragic love story of Werther and Charlotte, featuring a full cast of talented vocalists and a symphony orchestra that brings Massenet's music to life with rich, emotive performances.
"Werther" is a cornerstone of the classical music repertoire, showcasing Massenet's distinctive compositional style, which blends lyrical melodies with intense emotional depth. The opera is divided into four acts, each filled with memorable arias and ensembles that highlight the characters' struggles and passions. From the tender "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?" to the dramatic "Ah! Moi! Moi! Dans ses bras!" the album is a testament to Massenet's ability to convey a wide range of human emotions through music.
This recording is a must-listen for both opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Massenet's "Werther" is a powerful and moving experience that showcases the best of classical vocal and orchestral performance. Whether you're a longtime fan of Massenet or discovering his work for the first time, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Werther: PréludeJules Massenet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Assez! Assez!" - "Noël! Jésus vient de naître!" - "Bravo pour les enfants!"Jules Massenet, Robert Lloyd, Malcolm King, Paul Crook, Isobel Buchanan, Children From The Royal Opera House Production, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Je ne sais si je veille" - "O Nature, pleine de grâceJules Massenet, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Jésus vient de naître!" - "Charlotte! Charlotte!" - "Ah! monsieur Werther!" - "Arriver donc, Brühlmann!"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Robert Lloyd, Donaldson Bell, Linda Humphries, Isobel Buchanan, Children From The Royal Opera House Production, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "O spectacle idéal d'amour et d'innoncence" - "Mon- sieur Werther!..." - "A ceux-là ne souhaitons rien!" "Vivat Bacchus!"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Robert Lloyd, Frederica von Stade, Isobel Buchanan, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Sophie!"Jules Massenet, Thomas Allen, Isobel Buchanan, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Elle m'aime..elle pense à moi" - "Quelle prière" - Interlude orchestral"Jules Massenet, Thomas Allen, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Il faut nous séparer" - "Ah! Pourvu que je voie ces yeux"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Mais vous ne saver rien de moi" - "Mon âme a recon- nu votre âme" - "Vous avez dit vrai!" - "Si vous l'a- viez connue"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 1: "Rêve! Extase! Bonheur!" - "Charlotte! Charlotte! Al- bert est de retour!"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Robert Lloyd, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: Prélude - "Vivat Bacchus! Semper vivat!"Jules Massenet, Malcolm King, Paul Crook, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Trois mois! Voici trois mois que nous sommes unis!"Jules Massenet, Thomas Allen, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Un autre est son époux!" - "J'aurais sur ma poitrine" - "Si Kätchen reviendra"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Paul Crook, Malcolm King, Thomas Allen, Isobel Buchanan, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Mais celle qui devint ma femme" - "Vous l'avez dit, mon âme est loyale"Jules Massenet, Thomas Allen, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Frère, voyez le beau bouquet!" - "Du gai soleil, plein de flamme" - "Heureux! Pourrai-je l'être encore? - "Du gai soleil"Jules Massenet, Isobel Buchanan, José Carreras, Thomas Allen, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Ah! qu'il est loin" - "N'est-il donc pas d'autre fem- me ici-bas"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 2: "Lorsque l'enfant revient" - "Mais venez donc!"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Isobel Buchanan, Frederica von Stade, Thomas Allen, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: PréludeJules Massenet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Werther! Werther!..qui m'aurait dit" - "Ces lettres ...ah!"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Bonjour, grande soeur!" - "Mais souffres-tu?" - "Ah le rire est béni!"Jules Massenet, Isobel Buchanan, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Va! Laisse couler mes larmes" - "Les larmes qu'on ne pleure pas"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, Isobel Buchanan, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Ah! mon courage m'abandonne!"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Oui, c'est moi!" - "Pourqoi cette parole" - "Traduire ...Ah!"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act III: "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "N'achevez pas!" - "Ciel, ai-je compris?" - "Non, vous ne verrez plus"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Ah! Moi! Moi! Dans ses bras!" - "Mais non, c'est im- possible" - "Prends le deuil, ô nature!"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 3: "Werther est de retour"Jules Massenet, Thomas Allen, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: La Nuit de Noël (orchestre)Jules Massenet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: "Werther!...Rien!.." - "Non, non c'est impossible!"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: "Qui parle?"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: "Oui, du jour même"Jules Massenet, Frederica von Stade, José Carreras, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: "Noël! Noël! Noël!" - "Oui, Noël c'est le chant de la délivrance"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Isobel Buchanan, Children From The Royal Opera House Production, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Werther / Act 4: "Ah! Ses yeux se ferment.." - "Là-bas, au fond du ci- metière" - "Jésus vient de naître"Jules Massenet, José Carreras, Frederica von Stade, Children From The Royal Opera House Production, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
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