Massenet: Esclarmonde

1. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Prologue. Dignitaires!... Guerriers!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Jean-Philippe Courtis
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
2. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Prologue. O divine Esclarmonde!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Jean-Philippe Courtis
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
3. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. Roland! Roland! Comme ce nom me trouble
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
4. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. O ma soeur, ma tendre souveraine
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
5. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. Ah! trop malheureuse Esclarmonde!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
6. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. Salut, impératrice auguste et vénérée
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
7. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. C'est en fait! Je ne résiste plus!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
8. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. Esprits de l'air! Esprits de l'onde!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
9. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 1. Roland! Roland! Roland! - Dans la forêt des Ardennes - Sonne, ô cor - Adieu, Parséis!
   Composed by Jules Massenet
   Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
   with Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
   Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
   
   
10. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Danse des Esprits
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
11. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Où suis-je! - Dans ce séjour inconnu
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
12. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Sois bénie, ô magie! - Nuit vénérée, ô Nuit
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
13. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Quelle forme vers moi se penchait tout à l'heure
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
14. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Si tu m'acceptes pour épouse - Voici le divin moment - Hymen! Hyménée!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
15. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 1. Entr'acte
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
16. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 2. Hélas! Ma bien-aimée! - Chère épouse, ô chère maîtresse
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
17. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 2. Ami, songe au serment - Le chef des Sarrasins - Chaque nuit, cher amant
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
18. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 2. Ecoute encore! - Vierges au coeur innocent
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
19. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 2. Scene 2. O glaive, à ton aspect je m'incline! - Garde-toi d'oublier ton serment!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
20. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. O Blois, misérable cité! - O mon peuple
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
21. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Kyrie eleison - Mettez en Dieu votre espérance
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
22. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Entendez-vous? Tout espoir est perdu! - Roi Cléomer, je viens connaître la réponse
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
23. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Oui, c'est moi! Reprends espoir, ô noble roi - Jeunes guerriers, prenez vos armes!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
24. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Mais tandis que Roland va combattre - Dieu de miséricorde!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
25. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Victoire! Victoire!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
26. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Noble héros! - Son époux? Que répondre! - Que dit-il? Par quel mystère?
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
27. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Pour tout autre que toi, Roland
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
28. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Gloire! chantons notre victoire! - Ah! loin de cette foule et de son allégresse
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
29. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 1. Entr'acte
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
30. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Gloire, chantons notre victoire!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
31. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Le peuple délivré - La nuit bientôt sera venue
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
32. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Mon fils! Je te bénis! - Quoi! Vous ici, mon Père
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
33. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Je ne m'apparitiens plus
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
34. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. A genoux! Je ne saurais t'absoudre!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
35. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Ah! Roland! - Ah! c'est elle!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
36. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Au mon du Père, au nom du Fils - Roland! Tu m'as trahie!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
37. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Regarde-les ces yeux
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
38. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 3. Scene 2. Non! Tu ne seras pas a mas transports ravie! - Arrière! Arrière! Saisissez-la!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Christian Treguier, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
39. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Danse des Nymphes et Sylvains
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
40. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Entendez tous ce que ma voix proclame
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
41. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Oui, le délai marqué s'avance
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Helene Perraguin, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
42. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. C'est en vous que j'espère
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Helene Perraguin, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
43. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Le temps vont s'accomplir - Sort mystérieux auquel j'obéis - Que vois-je? Énéas! Parséis!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
44. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Elle a voulu choisir elle-même un époux! - Grâce pour elle! Pitié! - Esprits de l'air! Esprits de l'onde
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
45. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. D'une longue torpeur je sens que je m'éveille - En retrouvant la vie et la pensée
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
46. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Où suis-je maintenant? - Obéis! Esclarmonde! C'est l'inflexible loi!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
47. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Donc pour sauver la vie à celui que j'adore
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
48. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. J'accomplirai le sacrifice! - C'est elle! Ma bien-aimée!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
49. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Jadis, j'étais digne de toi - Ne plus te voir!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
50. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Act 4. Ah! Malheureuse! Au trépas, Roland par moi livré - Réponds! Réponds! Réponds! - Disparue! Maudite!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
51. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Epilogue. Dignitaires! Guerriers! - O divine Esclarmonde! - Auprès d'elle amenez le vainqueur
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
52. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Epilogue. Qu'importe que je me nomme! - O joie! Il refuse! - O folie! Il refuse!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    
53. Esclarmonde, opera in 4 acts Epilogue. Esclarmonde! O ciel! C'est toi que j'adorais! - O divine Esclarmonde! O valeureux héros!
    Composed by Jules Massenet
    Performed by Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra Budapest
    with Jean-Philippe Courtis, Helene Perraguin, Denia Gavazzeni Mazzola, Guy Gabelle, Jose Sempere
    Conducted by Patrick Fournillier
    
    

Massenet: Esclarmonde,Jules Massenet,Patrick Fournillier,Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni,José Sempere,Christian Tréguier,Hélène Perraguin,Jean-Philippe Courtis,Guy Gabelle,Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra,Massenet Festival Choir,Koch Schwann (Germ.),Classical,French Romantic Opera,Opera

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Tracks:

1. Attila: Santo Di Patria... Allor Che I Forti Corrono - Joan Sutherland
2. Lakme: Viens, Mallika... Dome Epais Le Jasmin - Joan Sutherland/Jane Berbie
3. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Joan Sutherland
4. Die Zauberflote: O Zittre Nicht, Mein Lieber Sohn... Zum Leiden Bin Ich Auserkoren - Joan Sutherland
5. Linda Di Chamounix: Ah! Tardai Troppo... O Luce Di Quest'anima - Joan Sutherland
6. Semiramide: Serbami Ognor Si Fido - Joan Sutherland/Marilyn Horne
7. Beatrice Di Tenda Bellini: Eccomi Pronta... Deh, Se Un'urna - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Singers
8. La Fille Du Regiment Donizetti: Pour Ce Contrat Fatal... Ah! Salut A La France - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG
9. La Traviata: Un Di Felice - Joan Sutherland/Carlo Bergonzi
10. The Bohemian Girl: I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls - Joan Sutherland
11. Home Sweet Home - Joan Sutherland
12. Casanova: Nuns' Chorus - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
13. Lucia Di Lammermoor: (O Giusto Cielo!)... Il Dolce Suono Mi Colpi Di Sua Voce!... Ardon Gl'incensi.. - Joan Sutherland/Chor De L'Opera De Paris/Rene Duclos

Tracks:

1. Norma: Sediziose Voci... Casta Diva - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG/Douglas Robinson
2. Alcina: Tornami A Vagheggiar - Joan Sutherland
3. Con For Coloratura Soprano, Op.82: Andante - Joan Sutherland
4. Con For Coloratura Soprano, Op.82: Allegro - Joan Sutherland
5. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Sulla Tomba... Ah! Verranno A Te Sull'aure - Joan Sutherland/Luciano Pavarotti
6. Rigoletto: Gualtier Malde... Caro Nome - Joan Sutherland/Riccardo Cassinelli/Christian Du Plessis/John Gibbs/Ambrosian Opr Chor
7. Esclarmonde Massenet: Esprits De L'air! Esprits De L'onde! ... Roland! Roland! Roland! - Joan Sutherland/Huguette Tourangeau/John Alldis Chor
8. Operette: Where Are The Songs We Sung? - Joan Sutherland
9. The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
10. I Puritani: Son Vergin Vezzosa - Joan Sutherland/Margreta Elkins/Pierre Duval/Ezio Flagello
11. Turandot: In Questa Reggia - Joan Sutherland/Luciano Pavarotti/John Alldis Choir/Wandsworth School Boys' Choir/Russell Burgess
12. Tristan Und Isolde: Mild Und Leise Wie Er Lachelt - Joan Sutherland
13. Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri Fiori - Joan Sutherland
14. La Sonnambula: Ah! Non Giunge Uman Pensiero - Joan Sutherland/London Opr Chor/Terry Edwards

Customer Reviews:

La Stupenda at her best.......2007-05-06

This 2 CD set is entitled "La Stupenda," which creates extremely high expectations. Joan Sutherland meets those expectations on this CD; she is, indeed, "La Stupenda." One of the interesting aspects of this set is Dame Joan's singing some non operatic works (such as "Home Sweet Home" or "Where Are the Songs We Sung?" or "Falling in Love with Love"). In the end, this is a wonderful compilation of the art of Joan Sutherland.

First, let's consider a sampling of the cuts on these CDs.

"O Zittre Nicht" is from Mozart's "Magic Flute" and it is a challenge to sopranos, with its series of staccato high notes. Sutherland essays this well. There are some nice trills; she hits the high notes well. The series of (treacherous) high notes toward the end is handled very nicely by Sutherland. In short, she scintillates, with a closing high note well hit.

From Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix," she sings "O luce di questi'anima." Her voice and technique are well suited for Donizetti (and Bellini). The cantabile is smoothly sung. The cabaletta is rollicking. Her coloratura technique is on target; the ornamentation is compelling. There are trills, runs, high notes and other ornamentation well done. The close is nice (although there may be a bit of a scoop on the final high note).

From "Beatrice di Tenda" (by Bellini), we hear ""Eccomi pronta. . .Deh, se un'urna." The cantabile is sung well. She hits notes clearly. The spirited cabaletta follows. Sutherland exhibits somewhat less ornamentation than usual, but trills are well done and, overall, the piece is nicely sung. The close features clean high notes.

"Home Sweet Home." This kind of illustrates Joan Sutherland's work nicely. I can hardly make out the words (and it is sung in English). But it is an interesting version. She sings the song straight, without overpowering the song with operatic technique (an occasional trill actually works out well).

Elsewhere, I have commented on her 1959 version of the "Mad Scene" from "Lucia di Lammermoor" (from her album "The Greatest Hits").

"Falling in Love with Love" is an interesting cut. This is a classic Rodgers and Hart song. Sutherland sings it pretty well, and one can pick up the words cleanly. However, one might compare this with Anna Moffo's version, which is more musical. Sutherland's version is a bit too operatic for what the song is about.

Finally, "Ah non giunge" from Bellini's "La Sonnambula," a great coloratura tune! This is taken at a sprightly pace. Sutherland exhibits good coloratura technique. There is nice ornamentation. She precisely nails high notes. In the repeat, the florid singing ramps up. This is a compelling version, with series of staccato high notes to close the work out.

Thus, this 2 CD set is a welcome entrée to the body of work of Dame Joan Sutherland. Sometimes (as with "Home Sweet Home") one has a hard time picking out the words. But with Sutherland, the skills and techniques create a compelling oeuvre that is well worth attending to.

this is the one to buy.......2007-04-18

I'm not an opera expert I just enjoy it. La Stupenda has the best of Joan Sutherland in a two CD set and it's amazing. She looked like a nice, quiet housewife but an indescribalbe voice. Her aria from Norma gave me chills and her version of "I Dreamed I Dwelt in Marble Halls" is flat out one of the prettiest things I've ever heard.

La Stupenda lives up to her name.......2006-11-12

Joan Sutherland was undeniably one of the greatest operatic sopranos of the 20th century. This comprehensive two-CD retrospective of her long career will delight her many fans, and serve as a fitting introduction for those unfamiliar with her artistry. The two CDs span a period of nearly thirty years, from 1959 to 1988, with the majority of the 27 tracks recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, when her voice was at its' astounding best. Sutherland was renowned first and foremost as a dramatic coloratura, and her supple technique is brilliantly illustrated in selections such as the Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor; Doll Song from The Tales of Hoffmann; Queen of the Night aria from The Magic Flute; and the seldom-performed Concerto for Coloratura Soprano by Gliere. As her career progressed, her voice became larger and more powerful, as demonstrated by the Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, and In Questa Reggia from Puccini's Turandot. Lastly, Sutherland was a diva who was not afraid to let her hair down once in a while, and we are treated to lighter selections such as Where are the songs we sung? by Noel Coward, and Falling in love with love, by Rogers and Hart. Highly recommended for all lovers of great singing.

La Stupenda, Amore, amore, amore.......2006-01-28

I adore this woman's voice. And I love this cd. I was really happy to find an aria of "Esclarmonde" which is virtually impossible to find as well as some of the more lesser known works of hers such as Mozart's Queen of Night, although I wish she had done a recording of the revenge aria (Der Holle Roche) The whole cd was wonderful to hear but if I had to make on complaint it's that I didn't buy her Isolde's Liebestod but the woman can sing Lucia better than just about anyone so I'll forgive her for not sticking with the Wagner. In fact I am thrilled that she chose Lucia over Isolde because frankly acting and interperation was never her strong suit, it was the pure beauty of her voice. It's always a grand pleasure to listen to Joan kick butt in any coloratura arias but of course she set the bar so high that there is yet a coloratura since her that can do those arias half as well. She has spoiled me for life and that's why she is La Stupenda.

La Stupenda - well deserved title for Joan.......2006-01-12

I am not an opera expert by any stretch of the imagination - but I love opera. I love the expertise and beautiful voices of these hardworking singers. When I first heard Joan sing, it was from a recording she made late in her career and I honestly thought, what's the big deal about her? So, I decided to get The Art of Prima Donna album, and all I have to say is WOW! In her prime, this woman was a fantastic singer! While she wasn't the dramatist like Callas was (I also love Callas), her range and the way she hit each note so precisely was amazing! So, I bought La Stupenda. I loved the piece she did from Handel's Alcia and the fantastic Rossini duet she did with Marilyn Horn. The entire album is wonderful. I particularly like how Joan's high notes are never screechy - she makes those high notes sound so effortless. I also appreciate how she had such control over her vibrato - not too trilly (I like trilly - especially by Beverly Sills - however, not every song should be all trill). Finally, I think that Joan was one of the few sopranos that didn't try to drown everyone out. When she sang a duet, she blended with the other singer - how rare! Not all singers seem to be able to accomplish that - duets shouldn't be a competition. This album is worth every penny. Joan was one of the great singers of the 20th century and she deserves her title of La Stupenda!

Average customer rating: Valuable compendium Rareties available on CD at last! Heavenly WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?

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Customer Reviews:

Valuable compendium.......2007-01-24

This set is extremely valuable, not only as an overview of Dame Joans career but because it contains three complete LP sets that have been very hard to find. The sets are the 2 LP French opera (operetta) set, the Mozart album and the Wagner album. Although some of these do not show her to her best advantage (the Wagner set) they all have some very beautiful things and the French items are superb. The annotations and photos are interesting as well and there are some piano songs with Bonynge that are released here for the first time along with a scene from a live Covent Garden Norma.

Rareties available on CD at last!.......2006-03-29

While Joan Sutherland has recorded a number of impressive aria collections throughout the many years of her recording career, they tend to get lost in the shuffle of the countless reissues Decca/London has endlessly repackaged. While some of the original collections have appeared intact on CD--"The Art of the Prima Donna," "The Age of Bel Canto," "Love Live Forever" (her operetta collection that was originally titled "The Golden Age of Operetta"), to name a few--others are currently represented in the CD catalogue by only a few selections on discs that also include excerpts from complete opera recordings or duplicates of selections from other original collections. As a result, it has been impossible to assemble a CD collection of her recordings without a LOT of duplication, and some of the most interesting collections are still unavailable (e.g. "Command Performance" and "Serate Musicale").

While this newest set does include a lot of bits of this and that, ranging from her very first LPs to excerpts from complete recordings most Sutherland fans already have and a few "live" performances, what is perhaps most significant about it is that it features the complete contents of the "Sutherland Sings Wagner" LP--a real repertoire departure for her--and the double-LP album called "French Opera Gala" (in the U.S.--the British title was "Romantic French Arias"), neither of which, to the best of my knowledge, has been available on CD before. "Opera News" magazine once ran an article in which they asked various stars to name the one album that they felt best represented their artistry for future generations, and Dame Joan selected the "French Opera Gala," so for Sutherland fans, this is a long-awaited treat.

I'm not going to waste space saying how miraculous I consider Dame Joan's artistry. If you are familiar with her work already, you know whether you adore her or not; and if you aren't, this massive set is probably not the best place to start (that would be "The Art of the Prima Donna" album that introduced her to most listeners decades ago)--especially since this newest set doesn't contain the lyrics, a must for newcomers. Let's hope Decca/London gets around to releasing the rest of her recordings intact instead of endlessly scrambling and repackaging the same selections over and over.

Heavenly.......2006-01-31

I first heard of Dame Sutherland while on the internet while listening to a internet radio station. I was instantly a fan, her control, technique, and tone is perfectly executed and rivals the equally fantastic Maria Callas. She has a powerful voice and presence that will evoke every emotion from her listeners. Highly recommended to all Opera Diva fans.

WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?.......2005-04-10

This is Decca's second multi disc evaluation of this fantastic singer's long career and many recordings. True that a lot on the first set is duplicated here, but there are a few exceptions here and there that make it a worthy addition. Of particular interest are the very early items of Handel and Italian baroque arias, some forgotten song recordings and a live performance of the duet from Norma. It can't be said too many times - who can sing like this today? For sheer vocalism it's hard to find anyone on the same wavelength. This set will give very young opera goers an idea of what they missed.

Average customer rating: Fascinating Recording Stupendous from La Stupenda Esclarmonde reissued Sutherland's favorite recording

Massenet: Esclarmonde Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Massenet: La Navarraise / Horne, Domingo, Milnes, Bacquier, Zaccaria, Davies, LSO, Lewis Massenet: Le Jongleur de Notre Dame Massenet: Le Cid (Complete) [Germany] Massenet: Cendrillon Leoncavallo: La Bohème ASIN: B0001HOY0O Release Date: 2004-06-15

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Fascinating Recording.......2006-08-16

Massenet's Esclarmonde is a very rarely performed work, and after listening to this recording, one can see why. The title role requires the voice of a dramatic coloratura soprano, a very rare species of soprani rarer probably than Wagner's great hochdramatische sopranos. In fact, I know of only two sopranos who possess this certain kind of voice--Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland. Both singers had voices the size fit for Wagnerian roles, but had the agility so required for the bel canto repertoire. The title role in Esclarmonde not only has to endure the kind of vocal writing which makes them sing their parts with an agility required of a Konigin der Nacht, but also a vocal size large enough to carry over an orchestra equivalent to that used by Wagnerian operas. Natalie Dessay can easily sing the role, for example, but when Massenet decides to emulate Richard...well, things go bad. Anyways, Joan Sutherland is fantastic in the role. She handles the coloratura with such an agility that would make her singing legendary. It is an excellent characterization, and I think this recording immediately makes her singing definitive.

Giacomo Aragall, Clifford Grant (an excellent Fafner, by the way), Graham Clark, and Tourangeau, all make up an excellent supporting cast for La Stupenda. That said, I must also commend Bonynge for his excellent conducting in such a rarely performed work.

I think though, that I prefer Massenet in his more intimate works such as Manon and Werther. There was only one Richard Wagner, and Massenet was not that.

Stupendous from La Stupenda.......2004-08-16

Indeed, Massenet approaches Wagnerian scale in this rare opera. So few people seem ever to have been able to perform this role. There was such spectacular excitement when Sutherland performed this in San Francisco and at the Met! Everyone i know who had the LP or the more rare initial CD release of this opera has coveted it and will not let it go! No wonder: Sutherland truly is in incredible form. This opera, of all that she performed, probably let her use her voice to its fullest extent of range, agility and power. I know of [almost] no other operatic role which demands as much of a singer. Dame Joan Sutherland has been quoted as saying that this is her favorite recording and that it captured her voice in a truer sense than any other recording. Couple that with a thrilling score and a supporting cast of extrememly high caliber, this is a must have recording. If only people can keep it in stock long enough! It is high time that Decca re-released this. The missing libretto is not even an issue for me: the recording is worth all the excitement and the wait. One can download the libretto from the internet easily enough.

Esclarmonde reissued.......2004-08-14

The score of Esclarmonde is full interesting and exotic music that is beautifully performed on this recording. A lot of the music does not sound like anything else I have ever heard. Among the many highlights are the invocation scene at end of the first act, the entire second act, the flying scene and finale of the third act, and the epilogue. As a bonus, the sound quality is superb; but this low priced set does not include the text.

Sutherland's favorite recording.......2004-08-04

A few years ago I read an online interview with Joan Sutherland. In answer to a question about which of her many recordings was her favorite, she replied not Lucia or Norma or Semiramide, but Esclarmonde. I was very gratified to read this, as this recording of Massenet's little known score has been one of my desert island recordings since it first came out around the end of 1976.

Esclarmonde is probably the closest Massenet ever came to composing a Wagnerian opera. He makes a modest use of leitmotivs and his orchestration is more massive than it is in any of his other operas with which I'm familiar, with the love music rivaling that of Tristan und Isolde. The opera is largely forgotten nowadays, probably because of the difficulty of the title role. Massenet composed this opera for Sybil Sanderson, exploiting her enormous range. The title role goes up to a high F and there is even an optional high G.

Of course the raison d'être for this recording was Joan Sutherland's and husband Richard Bonynge's interest in the music. And rightly so, as Sutherland puts her indelible stamp on this opera, bringing her regal quality to bear in every measure. And while she does not do the high F or G, a point of controversy when the recording was first issued, she is in thrilling voice up to and including the Es (for what it's worth, the soprano in the other complete recording of Esclarmonde does not take the F or G either). This recording was made at roughly the mid-point of Sutherland's big career and so her voice is still very strong throughout its range.

The other singers, most of whom were on hand for Sutherland's initial series of stage performances of Esclarmonde in San Francisco in 1974, are all quite good as well. Bonynge, a Massenet specialist, shows an amazing affinity for this music.

It's a shame that Sutherland did not keep this role in her repertoire long enough for there to have been a video of it, as this magnificent work has retreated back into the shadows until another soprano of Sutherland's caliber (assuming that there ever is such a thing) appears to bring it back out into the public eye. In the meantime, we at least have this glorious recording to remind us of the qualities of this opera and especially of the talents of its star. Very highly recommended.

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Orchestral Suites Massenet , Jean , and Hong Kong Phil Orch Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Massenet: Orchestral Suites Massenet: Orchestral Suites ASIN: B000069CUZ Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

1. Evocation
2. L'ile Maglque
3. Hymenee
4. Dans La Foret: Pastorale - Chasse
5. Pastorale Et Fugue
6. Variations
7. Nocturne
8. Marche Et Strette
9. Marche Des Princesses
10. Les Filles De Noblesse
11. Menuet De Cendrillon

Average customer rating: a lovely early concert boring, boring, boring

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Tracks:

1. Dolente Immagine
2. Malinconia
3. A Mezzanotte
4. Chanson De Zora
5. Le Tribut De Zamora: Romance Xaima: Ce Sarrasin Disait
6. Esclarmonde: O Roland Tu M' As Trahie
7. Crispino E La Comare: Io Non Sono Piu L' Annetta
8. Chanson De Florian
9. Le Papillon Et La Fleur
10. Oh, Si Les Fleurs Avient Des Yeux
11. Pensee D' Automne
12. La Tua Stella
13. Stornello Marinara
14. Malia
15. Sereneta
16. La Perichole: O, Mon Cher Amant
17. La Perichole: Tu N' Est Pas Beau
18. La Perichole: Ah, Quel Diner
19. The Gypsy And The Bird
20. Chocolate Soldier: My Hero

Customer Reviews:

a lovely early concert.......2003-04-25

Personally,I think that other reviewer was off on his head.Joan Sutherland was in resplendent voice the time of this concert.When she hit those stratspheric high notes and lush pianissimis I was putting my hand to my chest,I was experiencing the joys of operatic bliss.The only possible critiscm that is justifiable is that the sound is not studio quality,but is very decent,especially for the price.It's good enough to be caressed by her gorgeous tone,and to freguenty hit the rewind button,to here again a note,a single moment in time,of pure magic.

boring, boring, boring.......2000-09-04

A most boring recital, Sutherland in droopy voice in all slow arias, and I mean sloooow. Don't know what she was trying to do here. Her voice is golden but shere boredom here.

Average customer rating: Outstanding Opera

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Tracks:

1. Dignitaires! Guerriers!
2. Roland! Roland! Comme Ce Nom Me Trouble
3. Parseis!-O Ma Soeur
4. Ah! Trop Malheureuse Esclarmonde!
5. On Vient, Ma Soeur!
6. C'en Est Fait!
7. Esprits De L'air! Esprits De L'onde!
8. Roland! Roland! Roland!
9. Ah! Ah!
10. Ou Suis-Je?
11. Sois Benie, O Magie
12. Voici Le Divin Moment
13. Helas! Ma Bien-Aimee!
14. Ecoute Encor!
15. O Glaive, A Ton Aspect

Tracks:

1. O Blois! Miserable Cite!
2. Kyrie Eleison
3. Dieu De Misericorde!
4. Noble Heros!
5. Gloire! Chantons Notre Victoire!
6. Gloire! Chantons Notre Victoire!
7. La Nuit Bientot Sera Venue
8. Mon Fils, Je Te Benis!
9. Je Ne M'Appartiens Plus
10. A Genoux!
11. Ah! Roland!
12. Regarde-les, Ces Yeux Plus Purs
13. Non! Tu Ne Seras Pas

Tracks:

1. entendez Tous
2. Oui, Le Delai Marque S'Avance
3. Les Temps Vont S'Accomplir
4. Elle A Voulu Choisir
5. D'une Longue Torpeur
6. Ou Suis-Je Maintenant?
7. Donc, Pour Sauver La Vie
8. Il Vient! Ah! Quel Supplice!
9. Ne Plus Te Voir!
10. Dignitaires! Guerriers!

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Opera.......2007-06-08

Massenet's Esclarmonde is a very rarely performed work, and after listening to this recording, one can see why. The title role requires the voice of a dramatic coloratura soprano, a very rare species of soprani rarer probably than Wagner's great hochdramatische sopranos. In fact, I know of only two sopranos who possess this certain kind of voice--Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland. Both singers had voices the size fit for Wagnerian roles, but had the agility so required for the bel canto repertoire. In a role such as Esclarmonde, Joan Sutherland had the advantage over Callas due to the fascinating ease of her upper register. The title role in Esclarmonde not only has to endure the kind of vocal writing which makes them sing their parts with an agility required of a Konigin der Nacht, but also a vocal size large enough to carry over an orchestra equivalent to that used by Wagnerian operas. Natalie Dessay can easily sing the role, for example, but when Massenet decides to emulate a Wagnerian orchestra...well, Dessay will probably end up losing her voice. Anyways, Joan Sutherland is fantastic in the role. She handles the coloratura with such an agility that if this were her only role, it would make her singing legendary. It is an excellent characterization of the wronged sorceress, and I would recommend this recording highly for anyone willing to listen to Massenet composing out of his regular intimate drama.

Giacomo Aragall, Clifford Grant (an excellent Fafner, by the way), Graham Clark, and Tourangeau, all make up an excellent supporting cast for La Stupenda. That said, I must also commend Bonynge for his excellent conducting in such a rarely performed work.

Average customer rating: Stupendous Massenet from La Stupenda

Massenet: Esclarmonde (Complete Opera, live recording November 8, 1974 San Francisco War Memorial Opera House) Manufacturer: Living Stage ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002JP53Q Release Date: 2004-07-27

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Stupendous Massenet from La Stupenda.......2004-08-14

This performance of Jules Massenet's rarely presented ESCLARMONDE was recorded in 1974, apparently from a radio broadcast of the much-heralded and acclaimed San Francisco Opera production. Joan Sutherland, Giacomo [Jaime] Aragall, Huguette Tourangeau, and Clifford Grant make up a stellar cast, all conducted by Richard Bonynge. The commercial Decca/London release [ca.1976] was made as a result of the tremendous success of this revival, and it keeps most of the principals.

The performance, it goes without saying, is one of those once-in-a-life time memorable "events" when everything just seems to go right. Dame Joan, in the title role, is in very fine voice indeed, with very few of the diction questions that occasionally one notices in some of her outings. Her Chevalier Roland, Aragall, is truly marvelous, even overshadowing her in his long scenes in Act III. His beautiful tenor voice is incomparably fresh and agile. I have gone back several times to replay the second disc, just to hear him. Clifford Grant is also fine as the Emperor Phocas.

A word about the sound: the recording gives us generally very good mono sound. In a couple of spots one hears a tiny bit of (radio) static; also, in one or two spots I hear what may be a tape join or skip (?), Living Stage says nothing about these very tiny imperfections, nor do they give you any notes, other than tracks and timings. If you have the old London LPS, the booklet includes a good discussion of the Sutherland performance history of this work.

How does it compare to the commercial release? Well, the Decca/London commercial is superb. One doesn't have any of those tiny blemishes, and Sutherland-Aragall-Tourangeau-Grant are very good. Still, this live recording gives us the 'frisson' and the excitement of the "event." If you have the commercial and love it, you will want this one, too. If you don't know ESCLARMONDE, you should probably go with the commercial, or perhaps purchase the "live" one and find a good libretto online....

Highly recommended....

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Close Encounters with Great Singers: Joan Sutherland Manufacturer: Video Artists Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sutherland, Dame Joan | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00022LJ4W Release Date: 2004-05-11

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Massenet: Esclarmonde Jules Massenet , Patrick Fournillier , Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni , José Sempere , Christian Tréguier , Hélène Perraguin , Jean-Philippe Courtis , Guy Gabelle , Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra , and Massenet Festival Choir Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001SS8 Release Date: 1995-03-21

Tracks:

1. Esclarmonde: 'Dignitaires! . . . Guerriers!'
2. Esclarmonde: 'O divine Esclarmonde!'
3. Esclarmonde: 'Roland! Roland! Comme ce nom me trouble'
4. Esclarmonde: 'O ma soeur, ma tendre souveraine'
5. Esclarmonde: 'Ah! trop malheureuse Esclarmonde!'
6. Esclarmonde: 'Salut, imperatrice auguste et veneree'
7. Esclarmonde: 'C'est en fait! Je ne resiste plus!'
8. Esclarmonde: 'Esprits de l'air! Esprits de l'onde!'
9. Esclarmonde: 'Roland! Roland! Roland! - Dans la foret des Ardennes - Sonne, o cor - Adieu, Parseis!'
10. Esclarmonde: Danse des Esprits
11. Esclarmonde: 'Ou suis-je! Dans ce sejour inconnu'
12. Esclarmonde: 'Sois benie, o magie! - Nuit veneree, o Nuit'
13. Esclarmonde: 'Quelle forme vers moi se penchait tout a l'heure'
14. Esclarmonde: 'Si tu m'acceptes pour epouse - Voici le divin moment - Hymen! Hymenee!'
15. Esclarmonde: Entr'acte
16. Esclarmonde: 'Helas! Ma bien-aimee! - Chere epouse, o chere maitresse'
17. Esclarmonde: 'Ami, songe au serment - Le chef des Sarrasins - Chaque nuit, chre amant'
18. Esclarmonde: 'Ecoute encore! - Vierges au coeur innocent'
19. Esclarmonde: 'O glaive, a ton aspect je m'incline! - Garde-toi d'oublier ton serment!'

Tracks:

1. Esclarmonde: 'O blois, miserable cite! - O mon peuple'
2. Esclarmonde: 'Kyrie eleison - Mettez en Dieu votre esperance'
3. Esclarmonde: 'ENtendez-vous? Tout espoir est perdu! - Roi Cleomer, je viens connaitre la reponse'
4. Esclarmonde: 'Oui, c'est moi! Reprends espoir, o noble roi - Jeunes guerriers, prenez vos armes!'
5. Esclarmonde: 'Mais tandis que Roland va combattre - Dieu de misericorde!'
6. Esclarmonde: 'Victoire! Victoire!'
7. Esclarmonde: 'Noble heros! - Son epoux? Que repondre! - Que dit-il? Par quel mystere?'
8. Esclarmonde: 'Pour tout autre que toi, Roland'
9. Esclarmonde: 'Gloire! chantons notre victoire! - Ah! loin de cette foule et de son allegresse'
10. Esclarmonde: Entr'acte
11. Esclarmonde: 'Gloire, chantons notre victoire!'
12. Esclarmonde: 'Le peuple delivre - La nuit bientot sera venue'
13. Esclarmonde: 'Mon files! Je te benis! - Quoi! Vous ici, mon Pere'
14. Esclarmonde: 'Je ne m'appartiens plus'
15. Esclarmonde: 'A genoux! Je ne saurais t'absoudre!'
16. Esclarmonde: 'Ah! Roland! - Ah! c'est elle!'
17. Esclarmonde: 'Au nom du Pere, au nom du Fils - Roland! Tu m'as trahie!'
18. Esclarmonde: 'Regarde-les ces yeux'
19. Esclarmonde: 'Non! Tu ne seras pas a mes transports ravie1 - Arriere! Arriere! Saisissez-la!'

Tracks:

1. Esclarmonde: Danse des Nymphes et Sylvains
2. Esclarmonde: 'Entendez tous ce que ma voix proclame'
3. Esclarmonde: 'Oui, le delai marque s'avance'
4. Esclarmonde: 'C'est en vous que j'espere'
5. Esclarmonde: 'Le temps vont s'accomplir - Sort mysterieux auqel j'obeis - Que vois-je? Eneas! Parseis!
6. Esclarmonde: 'Elle a voulu choisir elle-meme un epoux! - Grace pour elle! Pitie! - Esprits de l'air! Esprits de l'onde'
7. Esclarmonde: 'D'une longue torpeur je sens que je meveille - En retrouvant la vie et la pensee'
8. Esclarmonde: 'Ou suis-je maintenant? - Obeis! Esclarmonde! C'est l'inflexible loi!'
9. Esclarmonde: 'Donc pour sauver la vie a celui que j'adore'
10. Esclarmonde: 'J'accomplirai le sacrifice! - C'est elle! Ma bien-aimee!'
11. Esclarmonde: 'Jadis, j'etais digne de toi - Ne plus te voir!'
12. Esclarmonde: 'Ah! Malheureuse! Au trepas, Roland par moi livre - Reponds! Reponds! Reponds! - Disparue! Maudite!'
13. Esclarmonde: 'Dignitaires! Guerriers! - O divine Esclarmonde! - Aupres d'elle amenez le vainqueur'
14. Esclarmonde: 'Qu'importe que je me nomme! - O joie! Il refuse! - O folie! Il refuse!'
15. Esclarmonde: 'Esclarmonde! O ciel! C'est toi que j'adorais! - O divine Esclarmonde! O valeureux heros!'

Average customer rating: A Massenet treasure - And a nasty reviewer Incredible Sutherland in a very difficult role IT'S BEEN RE-RELEASED! OH MY GOD! Vocal Miracle!

Massenet: Esclarmonde Massenet , and Joan Sutherland Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E44T Release Date: 1990-05-16

Customer Reviews:

A Massenet treasure - And a nasty reviewer.......2004-10-28

The only "odious" thing on this page is the incredibly nasty insult this "Senza rancor" person wrote against Callas. I'm shocked and disgusted at such malvolence and blind, poisonous hatred. Is the only way to promote Sutherland and Sills to be done by insulting the "Rival"? And why is it always Callas? Aren't Sills and Sutherland good enough at what they do that their art suffices for praise? I say they are even much better than good enough. I'm sick and tired of having my intelligence insulted by this childish attitude. Is he afraid Callas may steal the light from his faves? Ludicrous! All three were great singers and deserve our respect!

Incredible Sutherland in a very difficult role.......2004-05-19

To say that I was utterly amazed by this gloriously, but unforgiveably neglected work is the understatement of the century. The sheer romanticism of the orchestration is so vivid and rich, one can hear echoes of Wagner throughout. Yet this is work of total fluidity, requiring an unbelievably skilled soprano to pull the title role off. Quite righly, only Dame Joan could encompass the lyric, dramatic and coloratura demands of this astonishingly difficult role. Indeed, it has been described as the most difficult role in the soprano territory, which only the greatest and technically most accomplished soprano in the world could pull off. And Dame Joan does not disappoint. I doubt if even the most illustrious of her golden age predecessors could achieve such a feat, including Sybil Sanderson, Tetrazzini and Catalani! Certainly, no soprano from the 20th century could do so. (Including Callas, who mercifully spared us a recording of her odious caterwauling)

The highlight has to be the glorious invocation scene, where at the end of each verse Joan is called on to produce a barrage of High D's. Coupled with the endless top C's and without doubt the most thrilling note ever emitted from a human larynx, Joans startling High E at the end of her love duet. This recording stands out as a landmark in discography. Richard Bonynge deserves much praise for insisting on this hidden treasure seeing the light of day again.

Watch for its rerelease on CD in the US in June 2004.

IT'S BEEN RE-RELEASED!.......2004-04-29

I don't see the listing on Amazon.com yet, but if you go to Decca's website, www.deccaclassics.com, you will find on the main page some new releases for April, which includes ESCLARMONDE!!! It is a repackaging of the Sutherland studio album, under the "TRIO" label.

BUY IT!!!

OH MY GOD!.......2004-04-17

I have loved this opera ever since checking it out from the library. It was not available, however, and I was cross. I found a copy in Paris which I snatched up.
Sutherland said that this was the most erotic music she ever sang, and damn it is. The 30 minute island love duet is some of the most beautiful, melodic and sensual music ever composed. It's my workout music. It gets me SO excited that I feel no pain. I loved it so much that I went to the University of Washington, copied the orgasmic ballet music and learned it on the piano.
Sutherland is magnificent....the voice was fatter, creamier and richer than ever....with high notes that I find firmer than in her earlier recordings. The high D's and E flats are stunning and she sings like true champion.
Aragall is awesome as well. What a gorgeous voice and a gem of a portrayal. The rest of the cast if first rate. Bonynge is at his best as well. This is a must hear!

Vocal Miracle!.......2004-02-19

This Esclarmonde MUST BE re-released! To hear why Sutherland was a vocal miracle listen to this and be floored. Here her diction is at its blazing best, her acuti have the power of earthquakes and her coloratura the beauty and the finesse of a string of pearls. The "Flying Scene", by far my favourite, is sung to perfection here. No matter how hard you try, you won't the slightest flaw in this recording. Enjoy the performance of a life-time!!!!!!!!!!!

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1. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Die beiden Pädagogen
2. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde
3. Mercadante - Elena da Feltre / Colonna · Ulivieri · Catani · Rilaldi-Miliani · E. Rossi · Petroni · Muzzi · Wexford Festival · Benini
4. Meyerbeer: Le Prophète [Box set]
5. Monteverdi: L'incoronazione di Poppea / Ivor Bolton, Bayerische Staatsoper [Box set]
6. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
7. Mozart: Don Giovanni
8. Mravinsky Edition Vol. 10 - Wagner: Orchestral Works - Die Meistersinger Prelude; Lohengrin Prelude Act1 & Act 3, etc.
9. Poulenc: La Voix humaine
10. Prokofiev: War And Peace

Meditation Music

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Meditation Music

Troops of Tomorrow [Original recording remastered]

Paderewski: Pianist & Composer

Power: Missa Alma redemptoris mater; Motets

Music: Big Beat Conspiracy, Vol. 1 (BBC1)

R & B Anthems 2005 [Import]

Rhythm Is a Dancer 2004 [CD-single]

Quero Colo [Import]

Sisters of the Red Death [Explicit Lyrics]

Single Remixes [EP] [Import]

Off the Record

Lost in Sound

Nuestros Mas Grandes Exitos

Nostalgia Navidena

Live Experience

Natural Hunger