Véronique Gens - Berlioz :Les Nuits d'été, La mort de Cléopatre (2002)
Véronique Gens - Berlioz :Les Nuits d'été, La mort de Cléopatre (2002)
EAC Rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG | 236 MB | no scans
MP3 CBR 320kbps | 141 MB
Classical/Vocal | 61:15
EAC Rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG | 236 MB | no scans
MP3 CBR 320kbps | 141 MB
Classical/Vocal | 61:15
Berlioz's Les nuits d'été has received some outstanding recordings over the years, prime among them those by Regine Crespin and Victoria de los Angeles. Here's a new one by Véronique Gens that belongs in their rarefied category. That should come as no surprise to admirers of her terrific Handel and French song discs. She sings with a light but expressive soprano that's fetching in itself and flexible enough to darken tones and lend emotional weight to the texts where called for. Her diction is impeccable, and the orchestral support is first-rate. The remainder of the disc is as good. The long dramatic scene, La mort de Cléopatre, is stunningly sung and played, Gens projecting the plight of the dejected queen with great intensity and vocal beauty. The three orchestral songs sparkle in Gens's renditions. The final one, "Zaïde," with its castanets and vivacious singing, will force you to keep hitting the repeat button. An unqualified recommendation!
1. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Villanelle 2:07
2. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Le spectre de la rose 5:46
3. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Sur les lagunes 5:20
4. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Absence 4:10
5. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Au cimetière 4:53
6. Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: L'île inconnue 3:37
7. La mort de Cléopâtre 19:49
8. La captive Op. 12 7:40
9. 9 Mélodies, 'Irlande' Op. 2: V. La belle voyageuse 4:24
10. Zaïde Op. 19 No. 1 3:25
Les Nuits d'été, song cycle for voice & piano (or orchestra), H. 81 (Op. 7)
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra
with Veronique Gens
Conducted by Louis Langree
La Mort de Cléopâtre, for soprano & orchestra, H.36
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra
with Veronique Gens
Conducted by Louis Langree
La Captive for voice & piano (or orchestra), H. 60 (Op. 12)
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra
with Veronique Gens
Conducted by Louis Langree
La Belle voyageuse ("Elle s'en va"), song for voice & piano (Neuf Mélodies irlandaises), H. 42a, Op. 2/4
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra
with Veronique Gens
Conducted by Louis Langree
Zaïde, boléro for voice, castsnets & piano or orchestra (Feuillets d'album), H. 107 (Op. 19/1)
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra
with Veronique Gens
Conducted by Louis Langree
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