L' Air De Rien [Import]

Product Description
Hit 2001 debut album for France's answer to Ben Harper, combines elements of African, West Indian, U.S. folk and English pop music. Standard jewel case.

L' Air De Rien,Tete,Sony/Epic,World Beat,World Music

Average customer rating: black comedy rossinian style

Auber: Fra Diavolo Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Auber: La Muette de Portici Massenet: Le Jongleur de Notre Dame Adolphe Adam: Le Postillon de Lonjumeau Grétry: Richard Coeur de Lion; Rousseau: Le Devin du village Gounod - Mireille / Freni, Vanzo, van Dam, Bacquier, Rhodes, Capitole de Toulouse, Plasson ASIN: B000063XQB Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

1. Ouverture - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
2. En Bons Militaires - Jules Bastin
3. Je Voudrais Bien - Jane Berbie
4. Un Landau Qui S'arrete - Jules Bastin
5. Voyez Sur Cette Roche - Mady Mesple
6. Oui, Je Vais Commander Le Punch - Nicolai Gedda
7. Ecoutez! Ecoutez! Quelle Est Donc Cette Marche - Nicolai Gedda

Tracks:

1. Ne Craignez Rien Milord... Quel Bonheur, Je Respire - Mady Mesple
2. Allons Ma Femme, Allons Dormir - Jane Berbie
3. Agnes La Jouvencelle - Nicolai Gedda
4. Oui, C'est Demain Qu'enfin L'on Nous Marie - Nicolai Gedda
5. N'etait-il Pas Prudent De Reonnaitre Ce Qui Se Passe La-bas - Nicolai Gedda
6. Entracte - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
7. J'ai Revu Nos Amis - Nicolai Gedda
8. C'est Grande Fete - Jules Bastin
9. Pour Toujours, Disait-elle - Thierry Dran
10. Allons, Allons, Mon Capitaine - Jules Bastin

Customer Reviews:

black comedy rossinian style.......2003-03-30

Fra Diavolo is based on a true character although the plot of
this opera is totally ficticious - it is a black comedy about
a highway robber - the music is rossinian in style with florid
arias and many group ensembles with every singer pattering at
the same time but recitatives are replaced by spoken-dialogues
as is the custom in french opéra-comique. It takes a first-class
cast to pull it off and that is what we get here although most
soloists are in their twillight years. Nicolai Gedda at 58 re-
mains amazingly suave and dexterous as Diavolo - Mady Mesplé
(52) is charmingly girlish and very agile - Jane Berbié (52)
and Rémy Corazza (50) are delighfully funny as an english cou-
ple recently robbed - the rest of the cast is excellent. It is
well conducted and recorded - it comes on two super-bargain CDs
with a synopsis but no libretto which may be a drawback for non
french-speaking people - otherwise it is highly recommandable.

Average customer rating: A relative success AN ALMOST GREAT CARMEN Leontyne Price a Great Carmen A Gloriously Sung Carmen Maybe I'm a little partial...

Bizet: Carmen / Price, Corelli, Merrill, Freni; Karajan Georges Bizet , Wiener Philharmoniker , Herbert von Karajan , Leontyne Price , Franco Corelli , Vienna State Opera Choir , Mirella Freni , and Robert Merrill Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Price, Leontyne | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Puccini: Madama Butterfly Tristan Und Isolde Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera Mozart: Così fan tutte Puccini: Turandot ASIN: B000009W7K Release Date: 1997-02-03

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Overture - G. Bizet
2. Carmen: Sur la place, chacun passe - G. Bizet
3. Carmen: Regardez donc cette petite (Micaela) - G. Bizet
4. Carmen: Avec la garde montante (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
5. Carmen: C'est bien la (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
6. Carmen: La cloche a sonne - G. Bizet
7. Carmen: La voila, la voila (Carmen) - G. Bizet
8. Carmen: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Carmen) - G. Bizet
9. Carmen: Carmen! sur tes pas - G. Bizet
10. Carmen: Quels regards! Quelle effronterie (Don Jose) (Micaela) - G. Bizet
11. Carmen: Parle-moi de ma mere (Don Jose) (Micaela) - G. Bizet
12. Carmen: Reste la maintenant, pendant que je lirai (Don Jose) (Micaela) - G. Bizet
13. Carmen: Que se passe-t-il donc la-bas? - G. Bizet
14. Carmen: Mon officier, c'etait une querelle (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
15. Carmen: Tralalalala, coupe-moi, brule-moi (Carmen) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
16. Carmen: Pres des ramparts de Seville (Carmen) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
17. Carmen: Voici l'ordre; partez (Carmen) - G. Bizet

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Entr'acte - G. Bizet
2. Carmen: Act 2 - Les tringles des sistres tintaint (Gypsy Song) (Carmen) - G. Bizet
3. Carmen: Act 2 - Messieurs, Pastia me dit (Carmen) - G. Bizet
4. Carmen: Act 2 - Vivat! vivat le Tor - G. Bizet
5. Carmen: Act 2 - Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (Toreador Song) (Escamillo) - G. Bizet
6. Carmen: Act 2 - La belle, un mot (Escamillo) - G. Bizet
7. Carmen: Act 2 - Eh bien, vite, quelles nouvelles? (Carmen) - G. Bizet
8. Carmen: Act 2 - Nous avons en t une affaire (Quintet) (Carmen) - G. Bizet
9. Carmen: Act 2 - Mais qui donc attends-tu? (Carmen) - G. Bizet
10. Carmen: Act 2 - Halte lQui va l(Don Jose) (Carmen) - G. Bizet
11. Carmen: Act 2 - Enfin c'est toi! (Carmen) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
12. Carmen: Act 2 - Lalalala - Attends un peu, Carmen (Don Jose) (Carmen) - G. Bizet
13. Carmen: Act 2 - La fleur que tu m'avais jet(Flower Song) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
14. Carmen: Act 2 - Non! tu ne m'aimes pas (Carmen) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet
15. Carmen: Act 2 - HolCarmen! HolHol(Don Jose) (Carmen) - G. Bizet
16. Carmen: Act 2 - Bel officier, bel officier (Carmen) (Don Jose) - G. Bizet

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Entr'acte - Georges Bizet
2. Carmen: Act 3 - Ecoute, ecoute, compagnon, ecoute (Carmen) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
3. Carmen: Act 3 - Reposons-nous une heure ici (Carmen) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
4. Carmen: Act 3 - Melons! Coupons! (Card Scene) (Carmen) - Georges Bizet
5. Carmen: Act 3 - Eh bien? - Eh bien (Carmen) - Georges Bizet
6. Carmen: Act 3 - Quant au douanier, c'est notre affaire (Carmen) - Georges Bizet
7. Carmen: Act 3 - C'est des contrebandiers (Micaela) - Georges Bizet
8. Carmen: Act 3 - Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante (Micaela's Air) (Micaela) - Georges Bizet
9. Carmen: Act 3 - Je ne me trompe pas (Micaela) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
10. Carmen: Act 3 - Je suis Escamillo, Torero de Grenade! (Escamillo) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
11. Carmen: Act 3 - Hola, hola Jose! (Carmen) (Escamillo) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
12. Carmen: Act 3 - Moi, je viens te chercher! (Micaela) (Don Jose) (Carmen) - Georges Bizet
13. Carmen: Act 3 - Helas, Jose! (Micaela) (Don Jose) (Escamillo) - Georges Bizet
14. Carmen: Entr'acte - Georges Bizet
15. Carmen: Act 4 - A deux cuartos ! - Georges Bizet
16. Carmen: Act 4 - Les voici! Voici la quadrille! - Georges Bizet
17. Carmen: Act 4 - Si tu m'aimes, Carmen (Escamillo) (Carmen) - Georges Bizet
18. Carmen: Act 4 - C'est toi! - C'est moi! (Carmen) (Don Jose) - Georges Bizet
19. Carmen: Act 4 - Ou-vas-tu? - Laisse-moi! (Don Jose) (Carmen) - Georges Bizet

Customer Reviews:

A relative success.......2007-07-11

From his multiple readings of the nine Beethoven symphonies, to his controversial, unconventional production of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, to his individual achievements in the realms of Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Sibelius, Mahler, Strauss, and Schoenberg, the Austrian conductor-legend Herbert von Karajan left his irreplaceable fingerprint on the world of music. However, in spite of all his brilliance in the aforementioned and unmentioned spheres, Georges Bizet's relentlessly celebrated opera Carmen was as musical tapestry Karajan never fully understood.

While Karajan aficionados plot their revenge for this seemingly gratuitous attack, it should be noted that he was not alone among conductors in this fault; in fact, when one considers than Carmen is the "C" in any beginner's guide to opera ("A" being Verdi's Aïda and "B" being Puccini's La Bohème), it is almost laughable to discover how many disregarded the proper form in which Carmen should be played. Carmen was not a grand opera, despite what Sir Thomas Beecham, Georges Prêtre, Thomas Schippers, and the like wished so ardently to believe. Bizet composed Carmen in the tradition of the opéra-comique, a parallel of the modern musical, with musical sections coupled with spoken melodramas or dialogues. The most superb recorded example of the properly performed Carmen is the Sir Georg Solti recording with Tatiana Troyanos, Plácido Domingo, José van Dam, and Dame Kiri te Kanawa. (Karajan did make a similar recording later in his career, with Agnes Baltsa, José Carreras, van Dam, and Katia Ricciarelli, but his interpretation was regrettably slow and vapid, and the melodramas were spoken (one must wonder why) by actors, rather than the singers.)

In spite of all this, the stars of this recording are superb. Leontyne Price injects a little bit of Bess into her Carmen, which results in a soulful, lyrically beautiful, and dramatically venomous gypsy vamp. Her Habanera ("L'amour est un oiseau rebelle") and Seguidilla ("Près de remparts de Séville") are bewitching. Franco Corelli, who, in 1963, embodied the entire institution of opera with his sultry, sheik-like physique and his hot-blooded, titanic tenor register, is a full-fledged madman as the obsessed Don José. Robert Merrill is a bit too American as the swaggering toreador Escamillo, but his rendition of "Votre toast je peux vous le rendre" is nonetheless suave and debonair. Mirella Freni had not yet reached her silkiest prime in 1963, but she glides through Micaëla's Act III aria ("Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante") like a songbird. (It should be noted that the diction of the four stars is poor, particularly Corelli and Freni; the two of them coupled in Alain Lombard's 1968 recording of Gounod's Roméo et Juliette with similar overall success, hampered only by their abysmal pronunciation.)

The high water mark of this recording is the final track, featuring the opera's cataclysmic finale ("Où vas-tu?"..."Laisse-moi!"). Corelli is so venomously fanatical ("Ainsi, le salut de mon âme"), Price is so inanely noxious and cruel ("Eh bien! Frappe-moi donc, ou laisse-moi passer!"), and the Wiener Philharmoniker is in such tempestuous voice, the following three lines deserve special recognition:

- Don José: "Pour la dernière fois, démon, veux-tu me suivre?"

- Carmen: "Non! Non! Cette bague, autrefois, tu me l'avais donnée. Tiens!"

- Don José: "Eh bien! damnée!"

The above excerpt is literally worth the entire recording; Corelli and Price are unmatched in bravado.

AN ALMOST GREAT CARMEN.......2007-04-13

This Carmen could have been a great one without the role of Don Jose held by Corelli who butchered the french text , which makes me think by the way that unfortunately there is no french opera singers able to deliver an acceptable Opera Comique version ( with the dialogue). (Corelli had also made a mess of the Faust role -with a splendid Ghiaurov-with his
dreadful french accent)..Sorry to say that of deceased great singer but the Carmen libretto is not a text to be only sung but deeply felt which french language does not allow to a singer who does not rehearse enough.
Robert Merrill marvelous dark tone and Mirella Freni, almost a debutante at that time saved the day.

Leontyne Price a Great Carmen.......2007-03-26

Having several Carmen cds, I bought this one on the advice of a great opera expert, Ron Shaheen of San Diego fame. Glad I did. Miss Price is a dramatic on-fire Carmen. Sings with passion and panache. My favorite of all the ones I've heard. Unless you can find one with Milena Kitic singing Carmen, I recommend this version. Corelli, Merrill and Freni, of course, are automatic harbingers of a great cd purchase. All this from an avid opera buffoon. Viva L'Opera!

A Gloriously Sung Carmen.......2006-08-09

One of the sad ironies of opera history is that Bizet never lived to see Carmen become the smash hit of the opera world. Described as the world's first musical, with one hit song after another, the opera is packed with great music and memorable melodies such as the Seguidilla, the Habanera and the Toreador Song. It is one of the first operas set in real time in a real place with ordinary people. Today it is arguably the most popular opera in production.
While there are many wonderful recordings, here it's the voices that make this recording so memorable. Leontyne Price is simply in sumptuous form, with the richness of a mezzo in the lower register plus her ringing top notes. Franco Corelli is a clarion and passionate Don Jose, Mirela Freni a sweet voiced Micaela, and Robert Merrill a rich and robust Escamillo. In some respects this is the "Italian" Carmen, (Corelli and Freni don't have the best French accents and Price was never known for her diction), but the quality of the voices make up for any linguistic deficiency.
As is his wont, Herbert von Karajan emphasizes his orchestra, which becomes almost another member of the cast in his hands--this can sometimes be at the expense of his singers, but Price, Corelli, Freni and Merrill But a von Karajan performance is always thrilling, whether it is this album or his Salzburg Festival DVD with Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Mirela Freni and a very young Justino Diaz.
For a fan of Leontyne Price this is a MUST HAVE, and a worthy addition to any opera collection.

Maybe I'm a little partial..........2006-04-23

I first heard this version of Carmen many years ago, and for two main reasons, I can not give up listening to it. Reason #1: Leontyne Price's voice is so rich and spot-on, and reason #2: the Vienna Boys Choir add the necessary youthful element to the opera. I feel that this is a good, solid recording, well worth the five stars I gave it and far, far better than the versions of Carmen that make me cringe (and which shall remain nameless). The voices were cast well, and as usual, Herbert von Karajan conducts superbly.

Average customer rating: Heard once song and bought both albums. Une tétée céleste

L'air de rien [IMPORT] Manufacturer: Olivi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A la Faveur de l'Automne Le Sacre des Lemmings ASIN: B000065ORO Release Date: 2001-09-01

Tracks:

1. Le meilleur des mondes
2. Passage brady
3. Love love love
4. Me ressourcer
5. Le magicien
6. Dodeline
7. Le bonheur
8. Cousin Willy
9. L'air de rien
10. L'abominable Hyde
11. Honni soit
12. Les envies
13. Aise
14. Eleanor Rigby

Customer Reviews:

Heard once song and bought both albums........2005-04-13

Saw Tete playing live on German Television. Bought both albums. From a USA perspective, this is amazing music. Not really close but if you like Dave Matthews, John Mayor, guitar music with super human melodies and voicing, this is refreshing album. Just a word about the Amazon previews, they do not do the music justice - the real recording quality is so much fuller, you can't even here every instrament on these Amazon files.

Une tétée céleste.......2003-12-04

Excellent, pas prise de tête, paroles intéressantes, maîtrise musicale, humour... vivement le prochain !

Average customer rating: Really great, but there some strange choices Diva-lightful Young Opera Fan who compiled these songs??

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Tracks:

1. La Gioconda, Act IV: Suicidio - Maria Callas
2. La Traviata, Act III: Addio Del Passato - Renata Tebaldi
3. Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi Lo Sapete O Mamma - Giulietta Simionato/Liliana Pellegrino
4. Gianni Schicchi: O Mio babbino Caro - Marcella Pobbe
5. Tosca, Act II: Vissi D'arte - Catherine Malfitano
6. La Boheme, Act I: Mi Chiamano Mimi - Barbara Hendricks
7. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia, Act I: Una Voce Poco Fa - Lucia Valentini Terrani
8. I Puritani, Act I: Son Vergin Vezzosa - Katia Ricciarelli/Elena Jankovic/Chris Merritt/Roberto Scandiuzzi/Ambrogio Riva
9. Carmen, Act I: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle - Regine Crespin
10. Carmen, Act III: Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'epouvante - Angela Gheorghiu
11. Faust, Act II: Il Etait Un Roi De Thule - Montserrat Caballe
12. Faust, Act II: L'air Des Bijoux - Sumi Jo
13. Werther, Act III: Je Vous Ecris De Ma Petite Chambre - Anne Sofie Von Otter
14. Der Fliegende Hollander, Act III: Johohoe! Traft Ihr Das Schiff - Astrid Varnay
15. Tannhauser, Act II: Dich Teure Halle - Kiri Te Kanawa
16. Tristan Und Isolde, Act III: Mild Und Leise - Martha Modl

Tracks:

1. Orfeo Ed Euridice, Act III: Che Faro Senza Euridice - Janet Baker
2. Orphee Et Eurydice, Act II: Cet Asile Aimable Et Tranquille - Dawn Upshaw
3. Alcina, Act I: Di' Cor Mio, Quanto T'amai - Renee Fleming
4. Rinaldo, Act I: Cara Sposa - Marilyn Horne
5. Xerxes, Act I: Ombra Mai Fu - Jennifer Larmore
6. Dido And Aeneas, Act III: Thy Hand, Belinda - Tatjana Troyanos
7. The Fairy Queen, Act V: O Let Me Ever, Ever Weep - Sylvia McNair
8. L'isola Di Alcina, Act I: Sono Alcina - Teresa Berganza
9. Lucio Silla, Act II: Quest'improvviso Tremito - Cecilia Bartoli
10. Cosi Fan Tutte, Act II: E Amore Un Ladroncello - Frederica Von Stade
11. Don Giovanni, Act II: Vedrai, Carino - Barbara Bonney
12. La Clemenza Di Tito, Act II: Non Piu Di Fiori - Lucia Popp
13. Die Zauberflote, Act II: Der Holle Rache - Edita Gruberova
14. Fidelio, Act I: Komm Hoffnung - Waltraud Meier

Customer Reviews:

Really great, but there some strange choices.......2002-12-22

I will talk about the arias because choosing a singer depends on the personal taste. So, lets start from the very beginning - Callas and her fanous "Suicidio" - there is nothing to compare with her performance even the Caballe recording. I would gladly die after her final note. As for the "Addio del passato", for God's sake why Tebaldi - even Angela Gheorghiu is better, personally I would vote for Victoria de Los Angeles here.I agree that Caballe is a superb Mimi and somehow Hendricks isn't so captivating. As for Tosca's aria Malfitano is a goodlooking lady but then why not even Anna Moffo - if we have Price and Ricciarelli for Vissi d'arte or Kabaivanska. Terrani's Rosina is one of the best, as for the I Puritani polonaise here definitely Sutherland or Sills.Instead of Crespin I would choose de Los Angeles again. Janet Baker is a terrible Orfeo. Well buy it, nice compilation and some singers deserve the money.

Diva-lightful.......2002-12-03

I heard this CD playing background music in second-hand bookstore and I HAD-TO-HAVE-IT. The shopkeeper couldn't tell me much about the CD except that it was called DIVA (she didn't have the cover anymore) and I knew full well that I was listening to the incomparable Dame Janet Baker singing "Che farò senza Euridice" from Gluck's Orfeo et Euridice, followed by someone else doing the famous Serse (Xerxes) Largo and an aria from Dido and Aeneas. So with that knowledge in hand, I searched Amazon.com and found this 2-CD set. And promptly purchased it.

Frankly, I adore this for the second CD alone, but there is lots to like on both CD's, such as some of my favorite divas among which are Lucia Popp, Montserrat Caballe, Fredericka von Stade and Dawn Upshaw. Some of the aria/artist choices are rather quirky; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa singing "Dich Teure Halle" instead of Birgit Nielsen; Marcella Pobbe singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" instead of Dame Kiri. Caballe not singing from La Boheme (I defy you to find a better Mimi than she) but doing Faust instead. And Sutherland and Sills are AWOL along with Nielsen--though maybe it was a case of not being able to obtain the copyrights rather than deliberate omission.

The selections here are well-chosen for variety and in the case of the bel canto selections on the second CD, they flow together so superbly, it's a real joy to hear. The only dark spot are the two arias done with the Zurich Symphony--and worse yet, they are with Lucia Popp (a huge favorite of mine) and Gruberova doing the Queen of the Night's nasty aria of extreme rage "Holle Rache". The orchestra drags in the Popp aria from "Clemenza de Tito", the dynamics are second-rate and Gruberova misses a note (not the wicked high ones but an amateurish note on an upscale.) Overall these are not the finest moments for either of these divas. That aside, there is lots to like on this CD if you overlook a couple of false notes.

Young Opera Fan.......2002-07-22

Exactly what i was thinking. Sure these ladies are nice clear singers, but where was the Beverly Sills? Joan Sutherland? Birgit Nilsson? Being a HUGE admirer of the following I was rather shocked and disappointed to not see their arias on this c.d. Buy the c.d. knowing that it is incomplete yet still has some very nice singers-thus the 3 stars.

who compiled these songs??.......2001-07-09

Seeing the great cover of this CD in the store with the promise of 30 great Prima Donna's was too good to be true. I can't understand why anyone would pick this compilation of artists and songs. There were some good points.. and a whole lot of bad ones too. They did have the good taste to put Maria Callas first w/ a great rendition of Suicido from La Gioconda. Unfortunately the very next song is the worst recording I've ever heard of Renata Tebaldi. Why they would choose to include a track of her singing La Traviata.. which was probably her worst role?? And lousy sound to boot. Very disappointing. I was amazed to see a few great Divas missing from this album. Where's Birgit Nilsson? Where's Beverly Sills? Where's Renata Scotto? and if they could include sumi jo.. where's Natalie Dessay?? Not only that.. it's as if they picked all of the songs worst suited for the artists presented? I recommend you skip this CD... at best you will get to hear a very differnt side of your favorite Divas as well as a whole bunch of artists who don't even deserve the title Diva.

Average customer rating: Essential for the chansom junkie. Buy It. Almost completely wonderful Indisputable Gallic flair Idiomatic, fresh, cleanly recorded the best songs ever ruined by uneven performing

Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin Francis Poulenc , Dalton Baldwin , Elly Ameling , Gérard Souzay , Nicolai Gedda , Michel Sénéchal , and William Parker Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tartini | Tartini, Giuseppe | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Debussy - Mélodies / Ameling · Mesplé · Command · Souzay · von Stade · Baldwin Fauré - Mélodies / Souzay · Ameling · Baldwin A French Song Companion Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles The Songs of Henri Duparc ASIN: B000002S31 Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

1. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: I - Le Dromadaire
2. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: II - La Chevre Du Tibet
3. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: III - La Sauterelle
4. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: IV - Le Dauphin
5. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: V - L'ecrevisse
6. LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: VI - La Carpe
7. COCARDES: I - Miel De Narbonne
8. COCARDES: II - Bonne D'enfant
9. COCARDES: III - Enfant De Troupe
10. 5 POEMES DE RONSARD: I - Attributs
11. 5 POEMES DE RONSARD: II - Le Tombeau
12. 5 POEMES DE RONSARD: III - Ballet
13. 5 POEMES DE RONSARD: IV - Je N'ai Plus Les Os
14. 5 POEMES DE RONSARD: V - A Son Page
15. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: I - La Maitresse Volage
16. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: II - Chanson A Boire
17. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: III - Madrigal
18. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: IV - Invocation Aux Parques
19. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: V - Couplets Bachiques
20. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VI - L'offrande
21. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VII - La Belle Jeunesse
22. CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VIII - Serenade
23. AIRS CHANTES: I - Air Romantique
24. AIRS CHANTES: II - Air Champetre
25. AIRS CHANTES: III - Air Grave
26. AIRS CHANTES: IV - Air Vif
27. Epitaphe
28. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: I - Le Present
29. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: II - Chanson
30. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: III - Hier
31. 4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - L'anguille
32. 4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Carte Postale
33. 4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: III - Avant Le Cinema
34. 4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: IV - 1904
35. 5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: I - Chanson Bretonne
36. 5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: II - Cimetiere
37. 5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: III - La Petite Servante
38. 5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: IV - Berceuse
39. 5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: V - Souric Et Mouric
40. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: I - La Couronne
41. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: II - Le Depart
42. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: III - Les Gars Polonais
43. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: IV - Le Dernier Mazour
44. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: V - L'adieu
45. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VI - Le Drapeau Blanc
46. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VII - La Vistule
47. 8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VIII - Le Lac

Tracks:

1. 5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: I - Peut - Il Se Reposer?
2. 5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: II - Il La Prend Dans Ses Bras
3. 5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: III - Plume D'eau Claire
4. 5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: IV - Rodeuse Au Front De Verre
5. 5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: V - Amoureuses
6. A Sa Guitare
7. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: I - Bonne Journee
8. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: II - Une Ruine Coquille Vide
9. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: III - Le Front Comme Un Drapeau Perdu
10. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: IV - Une Roulotte Couverte En Tuiles
11. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: V - A Toutes Brides
12. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VI - Une Herbe Pauvre
13. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VII - Je N'ai Envie Que De T'aimer
14. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VIII - Figure De Force Brulante Et Farouche
15. TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: IX - Nous Avons Fait La Nuit
16. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: I - Le Garcon De Liege
17. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: II - Au-Dela
18. 3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: III - Aux Officiers De La Garde Blanche
19. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Dans Le Jardin D'anna
20. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Allons Plus Vite
21. MIROIRS BRULANTS: I - Tu Vois Le Feu Du Soir
22. MIROIRS BRULANTS: II - Je Nommerai Ton Front
23. Le Portrait
24. La Grenouillere
25. Priez Pour Paix
26. Ce Doux Petit Visage
27. Bleuet
28. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: I - La Dame D'andre
29. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: II - Dans L'herbe
30. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: III - Il Vole
31. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: IV - Mon Cadavre Est Doux Comme Un Gant
32. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: V - Violon
33. FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: VI - Fleurs

Tracks:

1. BANALITES: I - Chanson D'orkenise
2. BANALITES: II - Hotel
3. BANALITES: III - Fagnes De Wallonie
4. BANALITES: IV - Voyage A Paris
5. BANALITES: V - Sanglots
6. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: I - Chanson Du Clair Tamis
7. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: II - Les Gars Qui Vont A La Fete
8. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: III - C'est Le Joli Printemps
9. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: IV - Le Mendiant
10. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: V - Chanson De La Fille Frivole
11. CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: VI - Le Retour Du Sergent
12. METAMORPHOSES: I - Reine Des Mouettes
13. METAMORPHOSES: II - C'est Ainsi Que Tu Es
14. METAMORPHOSES: III - Paganini
15. 2 POEMES DE LOUIS ARAGON: I - C
16. 2 POEMES DE LOUIS ARAGON: II - Fetes Galantes
17. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Montparnasse
18. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Hyde Park
19. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Le Pont
20. 2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Un Poeme
21. Paul Et Virginie
22. Mais Mourir
23. Hymne
24. 3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: I - L'enfant Muet
25. 3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: II - Adelina A La Promenade
26. 3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: III - Chanson A L'oranger Sec
27. Le Disparu
28. Main Dominee Par Le Coeur
29. CALLIGRAMMES: I - L'espionne
30. CALLIGRAMMES: II - Mutation
31. CALLIGRAMMES: III - Vers Le Sud
32. CALLIGRAMMES: IV - Il Pleut
33. CALLIGRAMMES: V - La Grace Exilee
34. CALLIGRAMMES: VI - Aussi Bien Que Les Cigales
35. CALLIGRAMMES: VII - Voyage

Tracks:

1. Mazurka
2. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: I - Rayon Des Yeux...
3. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: II - Le Matin Les Branches Attisent...
4. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: III - Tout Disparut...
5. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: IV - Dans Les Tenebres Du Jardin...
6. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: V - Unis La Fraicheur Et Le Feu...
7. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: VI - Homme Au Sourire Tendre...
8. LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: VII - La Grande Riviere Qui VA...
9. PARISIANA: Le Joueur De Bugle
10. PARISIANA: Vous N'ecrivez Plus?
11. Rosemonde
12. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: I - Pablo Picasso
13. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: II - Marc Chagall
14. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: III - Georges Braque
15. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: IV - Juan Gris
16. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: V - Paul Klee
17. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: VI - Joan Miro
18. LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: VII - Jacques Villon
19. La Souris
20. Nuage
21. Dernier Poeme
22. Une Chanson De Porcelaine
23. LA COURTE PAILLE: I - Le Sommeil
24. LA COURTE PAILLE: II - Quelle Aventure!
25. LA COURTE PAILLE: III - La Reine De Coeur
26. LA COURTE PAILLE: IV - Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu
27. LA COURTE PAILLE: V - Les Anges Musiciens
28. LA COURTE PAILLE: VI - Le Carafon
29. LA COURTE PAILLE: VII - Lune D'avril
30. Toreador
31. 4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: I - La Tragique Histoire Du Petit Rene
32. 4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: II - Nous Voulons Une Petite Soeur
33. 4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: III - Le Petit Garcon Trop Bien Portant
34. 4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: IV - Monsieur Sans-Souci
35. Fancy
36. Colloque

Customer Reviews:

Essential for the chansom junkie. Buy It........2006-10-25

'Poulenc Melodies' performed by a really impressive lineup of vocal talent including Elly Ameling and Nicolai Gedda is exactly the kind of recording you need if you are compulsive about having 'complete' collections of things. This shows a range of composition which smaller releases such as single CD 'Voyage a Paris' (Hyperion, with Felicity Lott and Graham Johnson)can give us. For starters, many of these chansom showed a lot more evidence of more modern stylings and a far greater range of interpretation. In fact, I even had to check the lyrics in the included booklet to verify that on some songs, the performers were singing in French. Even though I have a smattering of knowledge of French, I would have sworn that the singers were performing songs in Russian.

I am happy that all four discs run for more than 60 minutes. No cheap short changing here. If you don't want to spring for the large set, the Hyperion release is great, but this is worth every penny.

Almost completely wonderful.......2005-04-29

Its very considerable advantage lies in its completeness. Poulenc was one of the very greatest songwriters of any era. If you have no Poulenc songs in your collection, start here. The recommendation of Kruysen is a fine one, but only after you have heard this as a basis of comparison. Of Ameling, Senechal, Souzay, Gedda, and Parker, the only disappointment is Parker, who - I'll just say it - sings with his usual bleat. Souzay is a shade past it in vocal quality, but he still understands these songs as well as anybody, with great declamation (and that, after all, is what most of French singing is about). The dryness of the voice is nowhere close to disastrous, as it might have been in Italian opera. Indeed, it lends an air of life lived, without excuses. Gedda is okay. The standouts are Souzay, Ameling, and Senechal. Baldwin accompanies superbly.

Indisputable Gallic flair.......2004-06-06

These performances are piquant and stylistically right on target. Even if Souzay is past his best here, he brings a lifetime of experience to bear and the other performers are wonderful. Ignore the curmudgeon who blasted this set. You will enjoy this tremendously if you love Poulenc.

Idiomatic, fresh, cleanly recorded.......2001-05-12

This is a fine set. Dalton Baldwin accompanies each singer with clarity and zest. And who can resist the affectionate singing of the likes of Nicolai Gedda and Elly Ameling? The "melodies" themselves are magnificent--among Poulenc's finest creations. Whether you have other performances of these works or not, I think you'd be pleased with this beautifully recorded set. Certainly the 70's-vintage performances are more individual in profile, more "romantic," if you will, than those conjured by most of the "anonymous" singers of our own age. Recommended with enthusiasm.

the best songs ever ruined by uneven performing.......2001-05-05

This is a warning for all Poulenc fans NOT to take the bargain route and purchase this immense collection -- you might think you're getting a great deal but: the singing and pianism is substandard and doesn't do the music justice (remotely). Songs like Bonne Journe'e or Ho^tel are all but ruined... Here's what to buy: Bernard Kruysen's CD of selected Poulenc masterpieces (favoring the Elouard settings)... nobody will ever come close to Kruysen in interpreting Poulenc. Avoid THIS CD. They still get 2 stars for (1) being encyclical and (2) delivering clear and even sound quality.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Ambrosian Chant: Kyrie - Manuela Schenale/Alberto Turco
2. Ego Sum Resurrectio: In Paradisum - Aurora Surgit/Alessio Randon
3. O Pastor Animarum - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
4. Ja Nuls Homs Pris - Estampie/Graham Derrick
5. Palastinalied - Estampie/Graham Derrick
6. Entre Av'e Eva - Belinda Sykes/Bernhard Landauer/Michael Posch
7. Saltarello - Ens Unicorn
8. Puis Qu'en Oubli - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
9. Jay Grant Espor - Ens Unicorn/Michael Posch
10. Ce Jour De L'an - Bernhard Landauer
11. Ay Je Rien Fet - Ens Unicorn/Michael Posch
12. L'homme Arme/Kyrie - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
13. Absalon, Fili MI - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
14. Sanctus - Musica Ficta/Bo Holten
15. A La Nana - Carmen Cano
16. La Traditora - Shirley Rumsey
17. Fant Sexta - Christopher Wilson/Shirley Rumsey
18. Todos Los Bienes Del Mundo - Ens Accentus/Thomas Wimmer
19. Super Flumina Babylonis - Soloists Of Capella Musicale Di S. Petronio Di Bologna/Sergio Vartolo
20. Kyrie - Schola Cantorum Of Oxford/Jeremy Summerly
21. Gloria - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
22. Peccantem Me Quotidie - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
23. Bienheureux Est Quiconque - Ens Claude Goudimel/Christine Morel
24. Flow My Tears - Steven Rickards/Dorothy Linell
25. I Care Not For These Ladies - Steen Rickards/Dorothy Linell
26. La Zia Bernadina - Chor Of Radio Svizzera/Sonatori De La Gioiosa Marca/Diego Fasolis
27. Pavan - Rose Consort Of Viols/Red Byrd
28. A Mask: The Fairest Nymph - Rose Consort Of Viols/Red Byrd

Tracks:

1. Ahi Caso Acerbo - Soloists Of Cappella Musicale Di S. Petronio Di Bologna/Sergio Vartolo
2. Possente Spirto (Excerpt) - Soloists Of Cappella Musicale Di S. Petronio Di Bologna/Sergio Vartolo
3. Lament (Excerpt) - Soloists Of Cappella Musicale Di S. Petronio Di Bologna/Sergio Vartolo
4. Nigra Sum - The Scholars Baroque Ens
5. Erhore Mich, Wenn Ich Rufe - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly/Laurence Cummings
6. Son Pian'e Forte - LSO Brass/Eric Crees
7. Ballet Des Baccanales/Ballet Des Feus/Ballet Des Matelotz - Westra Aros Pijpare
8. Echo Fant - James David Christie
9. The Spirit Of Gambo: The Lord Dewys Of Favoret - Les Voix Humaines/Stephen Stubbs/Paul Audet/Rejean Poirier/Francis Colpron/Daniel Taylor
10. Lamento Della Madre Ebrea (Excerpt) - Soloists Of Cappella Musicale Di S. Petronio/Sergio Vartolo
11. Ballet D'Alcidiane Et Polexandre: Air - Aradia Baroque Ens/Kevin Mallon
12. When I Am Laid In Earth - The Scholars Baroque Ens
13. Agnus Dei - Le Con Spirituel
14. Kyrie - Le Con Spirituel/Herve Niquet
15. I Will Sing Unto The Lord - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
16. Fant Upon One Note - Rose Consort Of Vls
17. Menuet De Poitou Et Son Double - Laurence Cummings
18. Les Abeilles - Laurence Cummings
19. Fuge: Magnificat (Secundi Toni) - Joseph Payne
20. Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland - Joseph Payne
21. Trio Son: Allemanda - Anna Holbling/Quido Holbling/Jan Slavik/Daniela Ruso/Vladimir Ruso
22. Canzona - Aria - Niklas Eklud/Susanne Ryden/London Baroque/Charles Medlam/Edward H. Tarr
23. Pastorale - Anna Hobling/Quido Hobling/Ludovit Kanta/Daniela Ruso/Capella Istropolitana/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek

Average customer rating: listen to #4 French ambassador

L' Air de Rien Tété Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000051TLV Release Date: 2001-01-22

Tracks:

1. Meilleur des Mondes
2. Passage Brady
3. Love Love Love
4. Me Ressourcer
5. Magicien
6. Dodeline
7. Bonheur
8. Cousin Willy
9. Air de Rien
10. Abominable Hyde
11. Honni Soit
12. Envies
13. Ais
14. Eleanor Rigby

Album Description

Hit 2001 debut album for France's answer to Ben Harper, combines elements of African, West Indian, U.S. folk and English pop music. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

listen to #4.......2004-04-29

His voice will grow on you once you listen.

French ambassador.......2003-11-13

I decide to write about tete for two reasons basically. First of all he's my favorite french artist, and second of all, he's from where I am from: Nacy, France. He's a brilliant guitar player as well as an extraordinary poet. For once, there's no cheesy/meaningless lyrics. This guy is gifted. He has an incredible voice and his music is really original. He can write funny lyrics, as well as sad songs. He also covered "Eleonor Rigby" by the Beatles...and even though his french accent can be spotted right away...it does a pretty good job. This album sometimes remind me of Ben Harper, even if he TeTe has his own style...Trust me and hit that one up!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Man, That woman really can sing ! Delicious singing, gorgeous music... this is a must-have. I would give this CD seven stars if I could! Perfect! Affect and early music performance

Patricia Petibon ~ French baroque arias (Rameau, Lully, Charpentier, Grandval) / Les Folies Françoises, Cohen-Akenin Jean-Philippe Rameau , Marc-Antoine Charpentier , Jean-Baptiste Lully , Nicolas Racot de Grandval , Patrick Cohen-Akenine , Patricia Petibon , and Les Folies Françoises Manufacturer: Virgin Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lully | Lully, Jean-Baptiste | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Handel - Arcadian Duets / Dessay, Gens, Petibon, Claycomb, Lascarro, Panzarella, Mijanovic, Mingardo, Asawa, Agnew, Le Concert d'Astrée, Haïm Sandrine Piau - Handel Opera Seria Vivaldi Edition: Arie d'Opera Tragédiennes Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski ASIN: B00005IA1U Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

1. Platee: Air De Clarine: Soleil, Fuis De Ces Lieux
2. Les Fetes De L'Hymen Et De L'Amour: Ariette De L'Amour: Volez, Plaisirs, Celebrez Ce Beau Jour
3. Les Fetes De L'Hymen Et De L'Amour: Entree Des Egyptiens
4. Les Fetes De L'Hymen Et De L'Amour: Ariette De L'Egyptienne: L'Amant Que J'Adore
5. Les Fetes De L'Hymen Et De L'Amour: Ariette De L'Egyptienne: Amour, Lance Tes Traits
6. Platee: Air De Folie: Formones Les Plus Brillants Conc...Aux Langueurs D'Apollon
7. David Et Jonathas: A-t-on Jamais Souffert Une Plus Rude Peine?
8. Armide: Prld/Armide: Enfin, Il Est En Ma Puissance
9. Armide: Le Perfide Renaud Me Fuit
10. Les Indes Galantes: Air De Phani: Viens, Hymen
11. Les Indes Galantes: Air De Zima: Regnez, Plaisirs Et Jeux
12. Les Indes Galantes: Chaconne
13. Rien Du Tout

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This program of scenes and arias by Rameau, Charpentier, Lully, and Grandval is well designed to display Patricia Petibon's consummate vocal technique and historically informed artistry. Her florid coloratura, going up to high D- and E-flat (in the low period-instrument tuning) is clearly articulated and perfectly in tune. She can change color, nuance, and expression on a single note, and her mastery of the style is complete. She captures the seriousness as well as the humor in Rameau's two cantatas, the sorrow of Jonathan's lamentation in Charpentier's "David and Jonathan," the vacillation between reluctant attraction and furious vengeance in Lully's dramatic scene "Armide," and the rollicking fun in the final tour-de-force, Grandval's "Rien du tout"--a wicked parody of all singers and singing styles.

The voice itself takes some getting used to. In keeping with period practice, it is mostly lacking vibrato and so cool and bright as to seem shrill and strident. In the Lully, however, it becomes warmer, darker, and truly expressive. A large group of strings, winds, and percussion supports her splendidly, sometimes with only one or two instruments, sometimes with full orchestral effects that set the stage and underline mood and atmosphere. The musicians come into their own in the numerous instrumental sections, which are played with great verve, rhythmic incisiveness, character, and a wonderful sound. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Man, That woman really can sing !.......2006-11-09

In addition to Veronique Gens that is..........

Delicious singing, gorgeous music... this is a must-have........2004-04-30

Fine champagne fizzing from a French goblet... exquisite use of flirtation's fan behind cocquettish eyes... bitter-sweet laments and sighs over love and life... all with unmistakable French style and elegance. This is how Patricia Petibon has conveyed her performances of these fine baroque French arias.

As a fellow soprano specialising both in early music and other later classical vocal styles, I am extremely fastidious in my likes and dislikes when it comes to singers. When, therefore, I find a singer whose voice, intelligence and musicality produce ravishing quality like this, I am in alt...

In contrast to some of the comments here, I do not find Ms Petibon's voice shrill or white (except when she uses it so deliberately in order to create a particular emotional or stylistic effect). On the contrary, it is of a crystalline purity which she is able to tinge with warmer colours when necessary. I was hugely impressed by this recording, a worthy follow-up to the unbelievably beautiful recording of the Couperin Leçons de tènèbres which was sung by Petibon and Sophie Daneman.

What a sense of fun Patricia Petibon has! It's marvellous to hear baroque music performed with such stylish humour and grace, instead of the tediously uninterpreted choir-boy style which is considered by some to be the "correct" way of singing this type of aria. I listened with particular closeness to the arias from "Armide", which I had just performed myself - and was enchanted by Petibon's singing of them. Even though her voice is light in colour, she is perfectly adept at conveying vengeful hatred, despairing love, and a right royal snarling bad humour!

The accompanying instruments are taut, graceful, and beautifully recorded. The result is a treat to hear.

This CD is most highly recommended by me - and believe me, sopranos are tough critics of each other...!

I would give this CD seven stars if I could!.......2004-04-24

The beautiful and talented Patricia Petibon is simply stunning in this recording! If you've never listened to much Baroque opera this would be a great place to start! The music ranges from deeply emotional to whimsical. Petibon sings everything with style, panache, pizzazz and a deep commitment to the music and the composers.
The Baroque orchestra that accompanies her is new to me and they play with great verve.

What is so wonderful about this disc is that it is a genuine first - it is, as far as I know, the only disc in existence devoted the arias of Rameau, Lully, Charpentier and Grandval from a single singer. Bored with predictable collections of Opera Seria arias? Fed up with all the collections of the same Handel arias made by various sopranos, mezzos, countertenors, et cetera? Wondering what, exactly, the French were doing while the rest of Europe was worshipping castrati?

Well, look no further! You have it all here on this one marvelous CD! Here new 'French Touch' CD (on DECCA) shouldn't be missed either!

Long live Patricia Petibon!

Perfect!.......2003-11-19

This was one of the first opera aria recital CD's that I've ever purchased, and it got me hooked on Baroque opera, French or otherwise. I picked up this record originally because I found the singer very attractive; not the deepest reason, but the MUSIC turned out to be immnesely enjoyable, even if they would've put artwork or a photo of an opera-house on the cover.

To begin with, Petibon's voice is beautiful. As the other reviewer(s) put it, it is a cool, vibrato-less voice that might SEEM shrill, but her voice is never unpleasant. In fast or slow pieces, she is always a pleasure to listen to. Besides the sheer beauty of timbre of her voice, her musicanship is incredible: her interpretations are always appropriate, coloring the piece with humor, excitment, sex appeal (especially the Armida piece), anger, you-name-it. Technically she is very impressive, and handles the disc's runs, cascades, top-notes, etc. very well. (This disc is by no means a firweworks display though).

The orchestra plays with the same degree of musicianship, technicality and beauty. In some of the Rameaus pieces (especially the march), the instrumental textures really show off the great harmonies and voicings that Rameau is famous for; this disc is a great introduction to the composer's music, I wish she recorded Rameau more often.

Finally, the music itself is unique, interesting and entertaining all at the same time. The 2 two excerpts from Lully are not conventional arias, but they display how well the composer was able to blend drama into music. His music is both at the same time, and it soudns cliched but you have to hear it to treally understand it. The piece from Charpentier from "David and Jonathan" is stirring, and shows off what a talented singer and skilled orchestra can do with good music: it is musical, stirring, anguished and not something you will (probably) ever hear at the Met.
A wordy review, but this is one of my favorite records, one that I think everyone who has an intrest in the Baroque period should listen to. If you''re looking for an introduction to this very unique corner of classical music, try this CD.

Affect and early music performance.......2003-04-24

Patricia Petibon's performance on this recording seems wholly appropriate for the Baroque era repertoire she is singing. Early music performance in general stresses that the musician clearly present the affect of the piece. This, Petibon does. She is not afraid to sound thin, shrill or even ever so slightly out of tune. These artistic allowances, I'm sure are all intended and allow for word painting. She has a versatile style, sounding warm and serene, cold and sharp, and even overly-dramatic and funny.
In the small company of early music performers who strive to be authentic as possible, she is welcome.

Average customer rating: Feast on this Buffet of Bizet: Carmen Highlights LEONTYNE PRICE

Bizet: Carmen Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003FT2 Release Date: 1994-11-08

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Overture
2. Carmen: Dans L'air, Nous Suivons Des Yeux (Chorus Of Cigarette Girls)
3. Carmen: La Voila, la Voila
4. Carmen: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera)
5. Carmen: Pres Des Remparts De Seville (Seguidilla)
6. Carmen: Act II Entr'acte
7. Carmen: Les Tringles Des Sistres Tintaient (Gypsy Song)
8. Carmen: Messieurs, Pastia Me Dit
9. Carmen: Vivat! Vivat Le Torero!
10. Carmen: Votre Toast (Toreador Song)
11. Carmen: Nous Avons En Tete Une Affaire (Quintet)
12. Carmen: Lalalala - Attends Un Peu, Carmen
13. Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee (Flower Song)
14. Carmen: Act III Entr'acte
15. Carmen: Melons! Coupons! (Card Scene)
16. Carmen: Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'epouvante (Micaela's Air)
17. Carmen: Act IV Entr' Acte
18. Carmen: C'est Toi - C'est Moi
19. Carmen: Ou Vas-Tu? Laisse Moi!

Customer Reviews:

Feast on this Buffet of Bizet: Carmen Highlights LEONTYNE PRICE.......2006-07-18

This Cd contains a generous portion of "Highlights" form one of the GRANDEST versions of Bizet's CARMEN you're likely to ever encounter. It's also one of the most enjoyable for both neophyte and opera fanatic alike. If you listen to Opera primarily for the artists' abilities in enunciatng the texts idiomatically, then perhaps this performance(and most others in the repertoire)will leave you profoundly dissatisfied. Those listeners who are able to forego such erudition should be immensely satisfied by the sheer enormity of prodigious vocal artistry that pervades this classic recording.

Soprano Leontyne Price, tenor Franco Corelli, and Maestro Herbert Von Karajan always produced spectacular results when performing together. The legendary Salzburg "Il "Trovatore", a splendid Vienna 1962 "Tosca", and the historic MetOpera debut of La Price/Corelli, again in "Trovatore" (without Karajan) which produced her record-breaking 42 min. ovation, are testaments to the excitement these artists elicit from each other when together. This performance of "Carmen" is no exception. Maestro Herbert Von Karajan was an ardent champion of this opera, recording it twice and filming it once as well. His expert hand is felt (and heard) throughout this perfomance, and the renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra responds with ambient beauty, clarity, & verve, especially so in the more 'public' scenes. The playing is magnificent. Von Karajan's concept of the title-role remained consistent throughout his career, and though unsuccessful in his attempt to lure Leontyne Price to the stage as Carmen, he (& we) were fortunate in her recording of the role. The great soprano responds with one of her most electrifying performances ever, aided immeasurably by her mentor Karajan. She utilizes every aspect of her glorious instrument, producing firm secure tops, a sensuous, rich, and velvety middle that can purr or snarl with conviction, & a dark, husky, surprisingly strong chest voice. Ms. Price is nuanced in her singing; dismissive & teasing in the "Habanera", as seductively inviting in the "Seguidille", coy, taunting ("ta-ra-ta-ta...") and mercurial in Act II, dark and foreboding in a superb reading of the "Card Scene". However, her greatest moments come in the final scene with Jose, where Ms. Price stuns with her electric responses to his desperation. Carmen's initial irritation exploding into volcanic rage, frustration,& ultimately death, are all voiced with a passion and intensity rarely associated with this treasurable artist. Leontyne Price is a stupendous Carmen. Franco Corelli possessed one of the most glorious tenors in operatic history, with tonal beauty, pulse, and vibrant power defining his instrument. His charismatic vocalising was often compromised, however, by poor musical habits, and an inattention to dynamic shadings and texts. His performance here contains all of the above, but his characterful vocalism and dramatic involvement triumph over the all else. Mr. Corelli sings fearlessly in a role most tenors compromise to get through it. His "Flower Song" is heartfelt and ardent, he rages convincingly with Carmen & Escamillo in Act III, and yet is successful in the more tender scenes with Micaela. Franco Corelli also reaches his peak in the final duet,imbuing Don Jose's music with the hurt, pathos, and frenzied despair of a wounded animal, while singing with a secure vocal authority unsurpassed by any rivals. His is a galvanizing performance. Soprano Mirella Freni has recorded 'Micaela' at least (3) times with notable Carmens (Price/Bumbry/Norman), and filmed it with Von Karajan/Bumbry. She is THE standard for this role, no more so than in this performance, where she lavishes her lovely, creamy, full- bodied lyric on the music of the country girl. While her girlish characterization is sometimes general, her singing always has purpose, and is simply heavenly. Baritone Robert Merrill's dramatic contributions are static as Escamillo, but he too is a veteran in this music, singing with suave assurance, virility, and beautiful tone. The comprimario roles are all vividly performed, and bring a vital energy to the scenes they appear in. They are well-matched by the gorgeous choral singing of the Vienna State Opera Chorus and Vienna Boy's Choir. This "Carmen" is conducted with all of the atmospheric color, buoyancy, and exquisite musical details that Maestro Herbert Von Karajan is justly famous for, as well as his almost equally renowned idiosyncratic tempi & dynamics.

In sum, this "Carmen" is a sumptuous, sonorous, sonic feast, and "La Splendissima" Leontyne Price is the 'entree Magnifique!!!!

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Songs by Camille Saint-Saëns Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs by Bizet Songs By Charles Gounod The Songs of Chausson / Lott · Murray · McGreevy · Trakas · Chilingirian Quartet · G. Johnson Songs by Reynaldo Hahn / Lott, Bostridge, Bickley; Johnson Fauré: The Complete Songs, Vol. 2: Un paysage choisi ASIN: B000002ZXI Release Date: 1997-02-10

Tracks:

1. Chanson (Nouvelle chanson sur un vieil air)
2. Guitare
3. Reverie
4. L'Attente
5. Le Chant de ceux qui s'en vont sur la mer
6. Le pas d'armes du Roi Jean: Ballade douzieme
7. La Coccinelle
8. A quoi bon entendre les oiseaux
9. Si vous n'avez rien a me dire
10. Dans ton coeur
11. Danse macabre
12. Melodies Persanes: No. 1 - La Brise
13. Melodies Persanes: No. 4 - Sabre en main
14. Melodies Persanes: No. 5 - Au cimetiere
15. Melodies Persanes: No. 6 - Tournoiement
16. Marquise, vous souvenez-vous?
17. La Cigale et la Fourmi
18. Chanson a boire du vieux temps
19. Nocturne
20. Violons dans le soir
21. Guitares et mandolines
22. Une flute invisible
23. Suzette et Suzon
24. Aimons-nous
25. Temps nouveau
26. Le vent dans la plaine
27. Grasselette et Maigrelette

World Music:

1. L' Etoile du Rai
2. La Dura Legge del Gol! [Import]
3. La Grande Famiglia
4. La Vie De Rêve [Import]
5. Landscape of Life [Import] [Original recording remastered]
6. Lieder Die Im Schatten Stehen V.3 & 4 [Import]
7. Live 2
8. Luid En Duidelijk [Import]
9. Mascalzone Latino [Import]
10. Mehr Als Ein Augenblic [Import]

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Black Skies in Broad Daylight [Import]

F. Schubert [Import]

Blavet: 5 Sonates for Transverse Flute

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City Watching [Import]

Bocanuts

Beleleu [Import]

Conspiracy

Egyptian Rai

Blind Love, Cruel Beauty-Vocal Duets Of George Frideric Handel

Concerto for Joe [Live]

Complete Live at Slug's Saloon Recordings [Live] [Import]

Can I Live? (Screwed) [Explicit Lyrics]

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