Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Max d'Ollone with his compelling collection of cantatas, choral works, and symphonic pieces. Released on January 29, 2013, under the Bru Zane label, this album offers a substantial 1 hour and 45 minutes of captivating music that showcases d'Ollone's mastery of orchestration and storytelling.
The album opens with the cantata "Frédégonde," a multi-movement work that delves into the tumultuous life of the Merovingian queen. Each section, from the prelude to the trio and récit, builds a narrative of intrigue and passion. Following this, the album presents shorter orchestral pieces like "Sous-bois" and "L'été," which offer a moment of respite with their evocative depictions of nature.
The cantata "Mélusine" follows, a tale of love and betrayal set to music that is both lyrical and dramatic. The album continues with another cantata, "Clarisse Harlowe," inspired by the tragic love story from Samuel Richardson's novel. This work is notable for its expressive arias and duets that bring the characters' emotions to life.
The album concludes with the symphonic poem "Les villes maudites" and the choral piece "Hymne," demonstrating d'Ollone's versatility and depth as a composer. Whether you're a fan of orchestral music, choral works, or cantatas, this album is a treasure trove of early 20th-century French music that will leave you enchanted and eager to explore more of Max d'Ollone's compositions.
Tracks
Frédégonde: I. PréludeMax d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: II. Récit. Malgré votre promesse…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: III. Duo. J’avais fait un beau rêve…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: IV. Récit et air. Non, je n’espère plus voir renaître la flamme…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: V. Récit. Seigneur, de vos guerriers châtiez l’insolence…Max d'Ollone, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: VI. Trio et récit. Ce qui fait les héros…Max d'Ollone, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Frédégonde: VII. Récit. Et vous supporterez plus longtemps cette injure…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Julien Dran, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Sous-boisMax d'Ollone, Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
L'étéMax d'Ollone, Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: I. PréludeMax d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: II. Récit et air. Ce soir, m’a-t-elle dit…Max d'Ollone, Frédéric Antoun, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: III. Récit. Aux pâles clartés des blondes étoiles…Max d'Ollone, Virginie Pochon, Frédéric Antoun, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: IV. Duo. Mon amour a-t-il donc pour toi…Max d'Ollone, Virginie Pochon, Frédéric Antoun, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: V. Récit et trio. Et ton serment que l’Évangile…Max d'Ollone, Virginie Pochon, Frédéric Antoun, Jean Teitgen, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Mélusine: VI. Récit. Eh bien, voici le jour…Max d'Ollone, Virginie Pochon, Frédéric Antoun, Jean Teitgen, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Pendant la tempêteMax d'Ollone, Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: I. PréludeMax d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: II. Récit et air. C’est bien ici… Dans ces lieux... (Lovelace)Max d'Ollone, Mathias Vidal, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: III. Récit. Quelle plaintive voix a frappé mon oreille…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Mathias Vidal, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: IV. Duo. Mes jours passés dans la prière…Max d'Ollone, Mathias Vidal, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: V. Duo. Rappelle-toi les jours passés plein de tendresse…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Mathias Vidal, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: VI. Récit. Où courez-vous ?...Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Mathias Vidal, Andrew Foster-Williams, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: VII. Arioso. Crois-moi, Clarisse…Max d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Andrew Foster-Williams, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: VIII. Récit et trio. C’en est trop et j’aurai raison de ton injure…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Mathias Vidal, Andrew Foster-Williams, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Clarisse Harlowe: IX. Récit. Mon sang se glace, est-ce la tombe…Max d'Ollone, Jennifer Borghi, Mathias Vidal, Andrew Foster-Williams, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Les villes maudites: I. Molto maestosoMax d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
Les villes maudites: II. AndanteMax d'Ollone, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
HymneMax d'Ollone, Gabrielle Philiponet, Marie Kalinine, Noëlle Schepens, Mathias Vidal, Joris Derder, Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels Philharmonic, Herve Niquet
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