La Forêt [Enhanced]

Product Description
To hear Xiu Xiu is to be shaken, disturbed, and shown something original. Jamie Stewart sings haunted and tortured, though always with a sense of humor somewhere below the poisoned blood. "La Foret" is his most harrowing and beautiful to date, waltzing between acoustic parts so intimate you can hear his shoe scooting on the studio floor as he inches closer to the mic, and pounding dark-wave thunderstorms where electronics go Mogwai loud and Jamie screams over the hissing, spitting deluge. It's the type of record that leaves you seasick. Give your heart to the darkness; the rewards are immense.

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La Forêt [Enhanced]

Average customer rating: Sensuality Personified!

The Very Best of Régine Crespin Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Canteloube, Joseph | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 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 German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legend: Régine Crespin [CD & DVD] Italian Opera Arias Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été; et al / Crespin, Ansermet Very Best of The Very Best of Lucia Popp ASIN: B0006VYEJQ Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Ils S'Eloignent Enfin...Sombre Foret
2. D'Amour L'Ardente Flamme
3. Les Grecs Ont Disparu...Malheureux Roi!
4. Nous Avons Vu Finir...Chers Tyriens
5. Je Vais Mourir...Adieu, Fiere Cite
6. Ah! Salome! Dans Ce Palais...Il Est Doux, Il Est Bon
7. Je Souffre
8. Mes Cheres Filles, J'Ai Encore A Vous Dire
9. Soir
10. Le Secret
11. Apres Un Reve
12. Clair De Lune
13. Lo Fiolaire
14. Lou Coucut
15. Coeur En Peril
16. Berceuse Creole

Tracks:

1. Einsam In Truben Tagen
2. Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen
3. Eine Waffe Lass Mich Dir Weisen...Der Manner Sippe
4. Ich Sah Das Kind
5. I. Der Engel
6. II. Stehe Still!
7. III. Im Treibhaus
8. IV. Schmerzen
9. V. Traume
10. I. In Der Fremde
11. II. Intermezzo
12. III. Waldesgesprach
13. Timor Di Me?...D'Amor Sull'Ali Rosee
14. Ecco L'Orrido Campo...Ma Dall'Arido Stelo Divulsa
15. Tu Che Le Vanita
16. D'Art Et D'Amour

Album Description

Details TBA. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Sensuality Personified!.......2005-04-27

This is one of the best collections of Regine Crespin. Of course, her Berlioz/Ravel set with Ansermet is definitive, but the beauty and soft womanliness of her voice can be heard in all the selections on this disc. The engineers went for her vocal best and they created a fine collection aptly titled "The Best of..." One would be unduly captious to find Crespin "brittle" of tone here.

It is by now, very difficult to imagine anyone singing "Il est doux" with more apt expression of the line than La Crespin. Wagner's Wesendonk lieder is simply sublime from start to finish and the Faure takes on new meaning. That she is comical, melancholy, fun and happy by turns singles her out. This collection captures all her awesome talent. Underneath it all seems to be a very, if I may, sexual energy.

Crespin must be heard to be believed and the miracle lies in that even her softest tones are really enveloping, never thin. All tones are open and this is why there are enough colors in Regine Crespin's delicious voice to paint the world a thousand times, but it may also be why she infamous for being short and edgy on top but I remind, never here is she such. She is a relaxed singer in superb voice, comfortable in her own olive skin and makes the most out of every word those poets wrote.

The whole collection is unique in pace, style, and voice. It is Regine Crespin...in a nutshell fabulous!

Average customer rating: Delibes: Lakme - Sutherland Incomparable voice the perfect vehicle for Sutherland The Most Beautiful Music

Delibes: Lakme (Highlights) / Sutherland, Bonynge Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Sutherland, Dame Joan | ( S ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Most Famous Opera Duets Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments Delibes - Lakmé / Mesplé, Burles, Soyer, Millet, Opéra-Comique, Lombard [highlights] The #1 Opera Album Nessun Dorma ~ 20 Great Tenor Arias / Pavarotti, Carreras, Domingo, Bergonzi, Aragall, Björling, Di Stefano, Kollo, Corelli, Del Monaco... ASIN: B000024756 Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. Lakme: Act I, Viens, Malika... Dome epais le jasmin
2. Lakme: Act I, Quand une femme est si jolie...
3. Lakme: Act I, Prendre le dessin d'un bijou
4. Lakme: Act I, Les fleurs me paraissent les belles...
5. Lakme: Act I, D'ou viens-tu?... C'est le dieu de la jeunesse
6. Lakme: Act II, Allons, avant que midi sonne
7. Lakme: Act II, Lakme, ton doux regard se voile
8. Lakme: Act II, Ah!... Ou va la jeune Indoue
9. Lakme: Act II, Lakme! Lakme! C'est toi... Ah! c'est l'amour endormi...
10. Lakme: Act III, Sous le ciel tout etoile...
11. Lakme: Act III, Lakme! LAkme! qu'as-tu?... C'est lui! C'est lui!

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Delibes's opera Lakmé is full of gorgeous melodies, even if you don't count the coloratura sensation, the famous "Bell Song." That aria virtually demands a soprano of Sutherland's agility and ease, and it gets it here (this is the highlights version of Sutherland's complete recording). Even the few singers who can match her in the upper altitudes can't do it with a voice so rich and full. Sutherland's is a Lakmé beyond comparison with twittering, thin-voiced, coloratura specialists. She did make this recording at a time when her diction was mushy and her vocal lines sometimes drooped, so she's not beyond criticism. But revel in the voice; after all, Lakmé is a cardboard character, and the opera, for all its considerable charms, isn't another Ring cycle. Sutherland's colleagues are excellent too. Vanzo was one of the finest lyric tenors of his generation, and he's by far the best Gérald on disc. Jane Berbié and Gabriel Bacquier are also unmatched, and Bonynge's conducting is idiomatic and flowing. Add engineering from Decca/London's golden age of recording, and here's a Lakmé to treasure. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Delibes: Lakme - Sutherland.......2007-05-14

A brilliant rendition of Delibes: Lakme - runs about 13 minutes and every minute is a delight. Sutherland captures the full essence of the opera.

Incomparable voice.......2006-11-06

For those both familiar and unfamiliar with Sutherland's beautiful voice, this CD won't disappoint. It's a nice compilation. Sutherland's performance singing the "Flower Song" has got to be among the most beautiful musical experiences I know of. I bought myself one recently and one for a friend. I plan to buy more for Christmas presents!

the perfect vehicle for Sutherland.......2001-06-28

I'm a fan of those great operas that for whatever reason aren't immediately thought of by the general public when asked to name an opera. So Lakme is no Carmen- it doesn't need to be. So the plot is paper-thin: that's what Verdi and Wagner are for. I was glad to hear Joan paired with another great soprano for the flower duet. Jane Berbie comes dangerously close to overshadowing Joan Sutherland, with her sultry, rich style.

I have one other recording of Joan Sutherland singing the Bell Song. It is on her Art of the Prima Donna CD. That rendition is slower, more technically precise, with less flourishes. On this recording of Lakme, she speeds it up considerably, with a few more flourishes.

A third highlight is her duet with Alain Vanzo, "Lakme! Lakme! C'est toi..." What a wonderful, wonderful pairing and performance. Curiously enough, this gorgeous duet isn't even mentioned on the back of the CD jewel case as one of the high points of this highlights package!

Not every "highlight" here will take your breath away, but if nothing else, you can push the repeat button, and listen to the meltingly beautiful flower song again and again.

The Most Beautiful Music.......2000-10-24

This incredible music moved me to tears and lifted my spirits to the heights. I heartily recommend it!

Average customer rating: Early Caballe, covering the range of her opera roles A great collection of diva Caballe's best singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REALLY GOOD ! Cut-and-Paste Caballe

Very Best of Montserrat Caballe Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Caballé, Montserrat | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bainbridge, Elisabeth | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bainbridge, Elisabeth | ( B ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Caballé, Montserrat | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Montserrat Caballé: Ultimate Collection Diva:Montserrat Caballe Very Best of The Very Best of Victoria de los Angeles The Very Best of Lucia Popp ASIN: B000083GOF Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Ritorna Vincitor
2. Qui Radames Verra... O Patria Mia
3. Pace, Pace Mio Dio
4. Una Macchia E Qui Tutt'ora
5. Tu Che Le Vanita
6. Ave Maria
7. L'altra Notte In Fondo Al Mare
8. Voi Lo Sapete, O Mamma
9. Ils S'Eloignent Enfin... Sombre Foret
10. Las Fuentecitas De Parque
11. Cuba Dentro De Un Piano
12. Chevre
13. Punto De Habanera
14. Cancion De Cuna Para Dormir A Un Negrito
15. Canto Negro

Tracks:

1. In Quelle Trine Morbide
2. Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi
3. Donde Lieta Usci
4. Vissi D'Arte
5. Un Bel Di Vedremo
6. Tu, Tu, Piccolo Iddio!
7. Signore, Ascolta
8. In Questa Reggia
9. Tu Che Di Gel Sei Cinta
10. O Mio Babbino Caro
11. Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta
12. Son Vergin Vezzosa
13. O Rendetemi La Speme... Qui La Voce Sua Soave...
14. Torno Il Riso Sul Suo Aspetto... Vien Diletto
15. Oh! S'io Potessi Dissipar Le Nubi...
16. Col Sorriso D'Innocenza...
17. Qual Suono...Oh, Sole! Ti Vela Di Tenebre Oscure

Customer Reviews:

Early Caballe, covering the range of her opera roles.......2006-09-20

Leaving the hype aside, EMI would have been more accurate to entitle this 2-CD ssurvey "Opera Arias by the Young Caballe." In the whole generous 151 min. there are only 6 songs to represent her extensive recital repertoire, and no Zarzuela. For those items you have to go to rCA. Here we get Caballe mostly from the Seventies (1971-79) with bits form the early Eighties.

The reviewers below have given deserved praise to Caballe's abilities as diva. My onw opinion is that she was better on records than in the opera house. She wasn't gifted as an actress and cut a short, wide figure onstage. But as a vocal actress on disc she was very convincing, despite her over-reliance on pathos and delicacy. One longs at times, amid all the beauitful floated notes, for more spine and guts to her heroines. (I find her acclaimed Aida, for example, a one-note portrayal.) Lady Macbeth needs to be more sinister, Elisabetta more tragically enduring.

In all, this two-fer serves as a fine survey of her early career, and for listeners like me, who don't necessarily buy Caballe's complete opera sets, it may be all we need.

A great collection of diva Caballe's best singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-12-26

This is a great collection of caballe's eternal art.All the songs here have been remastered and sound wonderful.The very best of, contains a nice selection of caballe's greatest verdi singing.Her rendition,heard here,of la vergine degli'angeli from the forza del destino is the best one in recorded history.She sings it with such feeling and the most glorious soft notes in history.All of the arias on this disc aptly demonstrates her mastery of bel canto, and italian opera for that matter.In signore,ascolta from turandot,another memorable performance from Caballe,she sculpts this aria beautifully like a master craftsman;ending this piece with a ultra high pianissimo bflat,which she holds out all the way to the final bars of the music ,for an astounishing 15 seconds.One of the most beautiful notes ever produced from the human throat.Other noticable mentions would be her pace pace mio dio,her ave maria from othello,col sorriso d'innocenza from il pirata,as well as an entire spanish recital(recorded in 1979,in good voice)are all include here;and much more besides.There is also a nice picture of a young, beautiful, and thin Montserrat Caballe on the cover.The cd booklet includes exstensive linear notes and five rare photes of this divine soprano,who has both a heart and voice of pure gold.

REALLY GOOD !.......2004-02-19

I`VE BEEN LOOKING FOR SO LONG THE "PUCCINI ARIAS" ALBUM AND IT`S ALMOST COMPLETE IN THIS COMPILATION. ENJOY THE PURE VOICE OF MONTSERRAT WITH THIS GREAT COLLECTION OF GREAT ARIAS BY VERDI,PUCCINI,BELLINI,ROSSINI,ETC. YOU`LL NEVER REGRET.CLEAR SOUND DIGITALLY REMASTERED.

Cut-and-Paste Caballe.......2003-05-17

This two-disc recital draws heavily upon two Caballe recital discs (a Bellini/Verdi recital, and a recital of Puccini arias), with some extra material thrown in. At the end of disc one, there are also some Spanish songs thrown in, a good choice, since Caballe sang these songs extensively in her many recitals.

For Caballe fans that already own the backlist of her recitals, there is not enough here to entice you to buy this new recital, unless you like the unique combination of arias. Tracks 1-5 on disc one are wonderful interpretations by Caballe of Verdian arias. I especially like the one from Macbeth- perfectly executed, with the pianissimi in all the right places. Equally as thrilling is her Tu Che Le Vanita, a dramatic, long aria that shows off the interpretive power she was capable of, when she wasn't in a lazy mood. As for the Ave Maria, I find it curious that they chose to cut the preceding Willow Song. In my mind, you can have a Willow Song on a soprano's recital disc without the Ave Maria, but it seems inappropriate for the reverse to be the case. Personally, I don't think that Caballe has anything on Mirella Freni, who is perhaps the most perfect Desdemona of her era.

I must admit to not having heard Caballe's interpretations of L'Altra Notte and Voi Lo Sapete. To imagine Caballe singing Santuzza really seems like a stretch to me. My favorite Santuzzas are Callas, Bumbry, and Verrett (in that order). Of course, Caballe did sing a lot of roles, and it isn't impossible that she could do justice to the aria, but I just can't imagine it, try as I might. A final selection worth mentioning is the aria from William Tell, from a supreme bel canto recording of Rossini's masterpiece.

Tracks 1-11 on the second disc are culled from her famous Puccini Arias recording, with the exception of In Questa Reggia from Turandot (a role that she would sing very late in her career, as opposed to the more familiar and suitable-for-her-voice role of Liu). What is notable is what didn't make the cut. Listeners will be deprived of her heart-wrenching, powerful interpretation of Sola, Perduta, Abbandonata, with its sinister clarinet obligato. They will also miss out on an enchanting aria from Puccini's little known and rarely staged Le Villi. This is a shame, since the original Puccini Aria disc is currently out of circulation.

The rest of disc two focuses on Bellini, in the form of I Puritani and Il Pirata. Listeners will be treated to both the polacca and the mad scene from Bellini' final opera. Caballe, of course, cannot hold a candle to Joan Sutherland, who was a true coloratura soprano (Caballe was more lyrical), but she isn't bad, either, as Elvira. The Bellini role that would garner her more acclaim was Imogene from Il Pirata. This two-disc recital draws to a close with her divine reading of Imogene's mad scene. This is the stuff of operatic legend.

All in all, minor quibbles aside, this is a great introduction to those not familiar with Caballe's grand art.

Average customer rating: Le parfum d'extase Superb chansoms. Superb Ameling. Buy It. Great!!! A delightful programme Limpid, refined, elegant music.

Fauré - Mélodies / Souzay · Ameling · Baldwin Gabriel Fauré , Gérard Souzay , Elly Ameling , and Dalton Baldwin Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program 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 General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Debussy - Mélodies / Ameling · Mesplé · Command · Souzay · von Stade · Baldwin Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin Susan Graham - La Belle Époque (The Songs of Reynaldo Hahn) Artistry of Elly Ameling (Coll) A French Song Companion ASIN: B000002S30 Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

1. Le papillon et la fleur: Le Papillon et la fleur, Op. 1, No. 1
2. Mai: Mai, Op. 1, No. 2
3. Reve d'amour: Reve d'amour, Op. 5, No. 2
4. Dans les ruines d'une abbaye: Dans les ruines d'une abbaye, Op. 2, No. 1
5. Les Matelots: Les Matelots, Op. 2, No. 2
6. Lydia: Lydia, Op. 4, No. 2
7. Hymne: Hymne, Op. 7, No. 2
8. Seule: Seule, Op. 3, No. 1
9. L'absent: L'Absent, Op. 5, No. 3
10. L'Aurore: L'Aurore, Op. posthume
11. La Rancon: La Rancon, Op. 8, No. 2
12. Chant d'automne: Chant d'automne, Op. 5, No. 2
13. Aubade: Aubade, Op. 6, No. 1
14. Tristesse: Tristesse, Op. 6, No. 2
15. Chanson du pecheur (Lamento): Chanson du pecheur (Lamento), Op. 5, No. 1
16. Barcarolle: Barcarolle, Op. 7, No. 3
17. 2 Duos pour deux sopranos: I Puisqu'ici-bas, Op. 10, No. 1
18. 2 Duos pour deux sopranos: II Tarentelle, Op. 10, No. 2
19. Ici-bas !: Ici-bas !, Op. 8, No. 3
20. Au bord de l'eau: Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8, No. 1
21. Serenade toscane: Serenade toscane, Op. 3, No. 2
22. Apres Un Reve: Apres un reve, Op. 7, No. 1
23. Sylvie: Sylvie, Op. 6, No. 3
24. Le Voyageur: Le Voyageur, Op. 18, No. 2
25. Automne, Op. 18, No. 3

Tracks:

1. Poemes d'un jour, Op. 21: 1. Rencontre
2. Poemes d'un jour, Op. 21: 2.Toujours
3. 3. Adieu
4. Nell, Op. 18, No. 1
5. Les berceaux: Les Berceaux, Op. 23, No. 1
6. Notre amour: Notre amour, Op. 23, No. 2
7. Le Secret: Le Secret, Op. 23, No. 3
8. Chanson d'amour: Chanson d'amour, Op. 27, No. 1
9. La Fee aux chansons: La Fee aux chansons, Op. 27, No. 1
10. Aurore: Aurore, Op. 39, No. 1
11. Fleur jetee: Fleur jetee, Op. 39, No. 2
12. Le Pays des reves: Le Pays des reves, Op. 39, No. 3
13. Les Roses d'lspahan: Les Roses d'lspahan, Op. 39, No. 4
14. Nocturne: Nocturne, Op. 43, No. 2
15. Les Presents: Les Presents, Op. 46, No. 1
16. Clair de Lune: Clair de lune, Op. 46, No. 2
17. Larmes: Larmes, Op. 51, No. 1
18. Au Cimetiere: Au Cimetiere, Op. 51, No. 2
19. 2 Cantiques: 1. En Priere
20. 2 Cantiques: 2. Noel, Op. 43, No. 1
21. SPLEEN: Spleen, Op. 51, No. 3
22. La Rose: La Rose, Op. 51, No. 4
23. Chanson de Shylock: Chanson de Shylock, Op. 57, No. 1
24. Madrigal de Shylock: Madrigal de Shylock, Op. 57, No. 2
25. 5 Melodies: 1. Mandoline
26. 5 Melodies: 2. En sourdine
27. 5 Melodies: 3. Green
28. 5 Melodies: 4. A Clymene
29. 5 Melodies: 5. C'est l'extase
30. Serenade du Bourgeois gentilhomme

Tracks:

1. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 1. Une Sainte en son aureole
2. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 2. Puisque l'aube grandit
3. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 3. La Lune blanche luit dans les bois
4. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 4. J'allais par des chemins perfides
5. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 5. J'ai presque peur, en verite
6. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 6. Avant que tu ne t'en ailles
7. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 7. Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'ete
8. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 8. N'est-ce pas ?
9. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 9. L'Hiver a cesse
10. Le Parfum imperissable: Le Parfum imperissable, Op. 76, No. 1
11. Arpege: Arpege, Op. 76, No. 2
12. Pleurs d'or, duo pour soprano et baryton: Pleurs d'or, duo pour soprano et baryton, Op. 72
13. Melisande's song: Melisande's song, Op. posthume
14. Prison: Prison, Op. 83, No. 1
15. Soir: Soir, Op. 83, No. 2
16. Dans la foret de septembre: Dans la foret de septembre, Op. 85, No. 1
17. La Fleur qui va sur l'eau: La Fleur qui va sur l'eau, Op. 85, No. 2
18. Accompagnement: Accompagnement, Op. 85, No. 3
19. Le plus doux Chemin (madrigal): Le plus doux Chemin (madrigal), Op. 87, No. 2
20. Le Ramier (madrigal): Le Ramier (madrigal), Op. 87, No. 2
21. Le Don silencieux: Le Don silencieux, Op. 92
22. Chanson: Chanson, Op. 94
23. Vocalise-etude

Tracks:

1. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 1. Paradis
2. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 2. Prima verba
3. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 3. Roses ardentes
4. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 4. Comme Dieu rayonne
5. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 5. L'aube blanche
6. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 6. Eau vivante
7. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 7. Veilles-tu, ma senteur de soleil ?
8. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 8. Dans un parfum de roses blanches
9. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 9. Crepuscule
10. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 10. O mort, poussiere d'etoiles
11. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 1. Exaucement
12. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 2. Quand tu plonges tes yeux dans mes yeux
13. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 3. La messagere
14. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 4. Je me poserai sur ton coeur
15. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 5. Dans la Nymphee
16. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 6. Dans la penombre
17. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 7. Il m'est cher, amour, le bandeau
18. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 8. Inscription sur le sable
19. Mirages, Op. 113: 1. Cygne sur l'eau
20. Mirages, Op. 113: 2. Reflets dans l'eau
21. Mirages, Op. 113: 3. Jardin nocturne
22. Mirages, Op. 113: 4. Danseuse
23. C'est la paix !: C'est la paix !, Op. 114
24. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 1. La ber es infinie
25. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 2. Je me suis embarque
26. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 3. Diane Selene
27. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 4. Vaisseaux, nous vous aurons aimes

Customer Reviews:

Le parfum d'extase.......2007-05-18

This 4-CD set receives five stars from me in spite of some flaws. I'll outline those flaws first.

Firstly (a flaw to me, perhaps not to others), I'm not very fond of Gérard Souzay's voice and vocal approach. He frequently sounds blustery and the timbre does not really appeal to me. Yet his commitment to these beautiful songs is impeccable, and he has a wealth of experience, beautifully authentic French (of course!) and occasionally the singing is very effective indeed. I agree that the "La bonne chanson" set is sensitive and moving - it's Souzay at his best. But in general... Souzay is not one of my favourite baritones.

Secondly, as other reviews have mentioned, no translations are included. However, the full text of each song is contained in the accompanying booklet, and for those who don't read French well enough to translate, there are translations on-line of all of the poems set by Fauré. I agree this is not an ideal solution, and that the boxed set would have been improved by translations.

Thirdly, one is sometimes overwhelmed by the balance of the voice compared to that of the piano - this is particularly noticeable in Souzay's singing. However, the piano is still audible. The solution is mostly to turn down the volume for one or two tracks.

Let me now explain why, in spite of the above faults, I still consider this a superb set.

Firstly, the truly lovely singing of Elly Ameling. What a gloriously pretty sound - and I mean "pretty" without any denigration whatsoever. It's not JUST pretty - it's beautiful as well. This is a lovely gleaming sound, perfectly placed, and with a wealth of intrinsic and elegant interpretation that is native to Elly Ameling's singing. She's a miracle - no matter what she sings, it sounds "sung in" and perfectly understood, perfectly interpreted. (I admit Ms Ameling's French is slightly accented at times, but it's completely understandable and very good. It doesn't impair the performance of these songs at all.)

Secondly, Dalton Baldwin's playing is sensitive and impassioned in turns - always lyrical, always attuned to the requirements of each song. What a huge amount of work must have gone into this mammoth 4-CD task!

Thirdly, these vocal compositions are exquisite. Several of them are justly famous as works of genius, and fall so delightfully upon the ear that it seems they have always existed, perfect and full of wonder... that Fauré plucked them out of semi-existence to give them reality.

Fourthly... it's 4CDs of Fauré's vocal works. For those who love French vocal music, it's an extravagant delight to have such a thorough and wide-ranging collection. For singing students, how marvellous to have such a collection to hand to help when choosing songs. For fellow singers, what joy to have all of these songs in such a fine collection in order to note details and particularly admirable points.

In short - this is a set I wouldn't be without. While it's not flawless, it's full of delights. Ameling's singing of "La rose" is one of the highlights, and Fauré's three exquisite duets are all represented here. Highly recommended.

Superb chansoms. Superb Ameling. Buy It........2007-03-01

This EMI Classics package of four CD's for the price of two (plus) is really the way I like to buy classic recordings, where the complete set covers all of a single especially interesting grouping of works. This set, like the comparable one on Debussy, is simply grand, especially, as noted by other reviewers, with the contribution of Ameling, a soprano from whom not much is heard of today, but who, in her prime, was on top of her game.

My only objection to the package is that while the notes five the French text of the songs and the author of the text, there is no translation. Otherwise, this is a super buy.

Great!!!.......2006-06-19

The music on this compilation is beautiful. It is also beautifully sung. Amelling is amazing, as always!!!

A delightful programme.......2006-01-20

Faure was a genius and his songs are some of the most beautiful ever written, being animated by the spirit of beauty itself (Ms Venus:-).)

The performers did an outstanding job singing this repertoire, and especially Elly Ameling's performance is pure *delight*
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I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have.

Highly recommended.

Limpid, refined, elegant music........2001-04-04

This famous set provides on 4 CDs the complete songs (mélodies, he preferred to call them) by Faure. They are entrusted to the native French baritone, the Dutch soprano, and their accompanist Dalton Baldwin, and were recorded in the early 1970s. The set is not inexpensive, so I shall try to outline its merits. The music itself is enthralling. Faure set, over a period of sixty years, texts by French poets. Limpid, refined, elegant music, it repays repetition and close listening. One reviewer has suggested that no listener will want to listen to umpteen of these mélodies in one sitting, but I have never had too much of them. If slow tempi and arpeggio accompaniments begin to pall, listen to "Nell" (CD 2, Track 4). The performers satisfy on all counts. Souzay's contribution reflect a life time's association with the music, and a tradition that goes back through his teachers to the time of Faure himself. His definitive version of "La bonne Chanson" is especially fine. If his style is more suited to the impassioned, ardent items, it balances well with the cooler, more detached singing of Elly Ameling. So that you will not be disappointed, I should also mention that translations of the texts are not provided. I also wish that the balance had been better engineered. Sometimes Souzay seems to have the microphone in his mouth, and always the piano seems too distant. These are but minor flaws, however, in a long necklace of priceless pearls.

Average customer rating: Sings a wide range of works well A great Caballe cd at a bargin price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 A Bit disappointed Bad sound :(((( Voice from heaven!

Diva:Montserrat Caballe Giacomo Puccini , Gioachino Rossini , Vincenzo Bellini , Giuseppe Verdi , Arrigo Boito , Pietro Mascagni , Sir Charles Mackerras , Lamberto Gardelli , Gianandrea Gavazzeni , Riccardo Muti , James Levine , Anton Guadagno , Julius Rudel , Carlo Maria Giulini , Bruno Bartoletti , Alain Lombard , Montserrat Caballe , Alfredo Kraus , Agostino Ferrin , Julia Hamari , Stefan Elenkof , Astrid Varnay , and Jose Carreras Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Boito, Arrigo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( 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 All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Montserrat Caballé: Ultimate Collection Very Best of Grandi Voci: Renata Tebaldi Great Operatic Duets Bellini - Norma / Patane, Caballe, Vickers, Veasey, Theatre Antique d'Orange ASIN: B000002S6A Release Date: 1995-08-08

Tracks:

1. Madama Butterfly: Un bel di vedremo (Atto II)
2. TOSCA: Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore (Atto II)
3. Guillaume Tell: Sombre foret (Acte II)
4. Il pirata: Col sorriso d'innocenza (Atto II)
5. I Puritani: Son vergin vezzosa (Atto I)
6. Giovanna d'Arco: O fatidica foresta (Atto I)
7. Macbeth: Una macchiae qui tutt'ora (Atto IV)
8. Mefistofele: L'altra notte in fondo al mare (Atto III)
9. Don Carlo: Non pianger, mia compagna (Atto II)
10. Aida: Qui Radames verra . . . O patria mia (Atto III)
11. Manon Lescaut: In quelle trine morbide (Atto II)
12. La Boh: Donde lieta usci (Atto II)
13. Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi lo sapete, o mamma
14. Turandot: Signore, ascolta! (Atto I)
15. Turandot: In questa reggia (Atto II)
16. La rondine: Chi il bel sogno di Doretta (Atto I)

Customer Reviews:

Sings a wide range of works well.......2007-04-29

On this CD, Montserrat Caballe sings a wide range of arias. She runs the gamut from the bel canto works of Rossini and Bellini to the verismo works of Puccini and Mascagni, with Verdi in between. Overall, this is a nice introduction to her work. While I would not rate her among the very greatest of sopranos, she certainly ranks high in the pantheon of sopranos from the 20th century.

A brief sampling of her work on this CD. From Puccini's "Madam Butterfly," the CD begins with "Un bel di vedremo." She sings smoothly with a nice sound to her voice. Normally, when she increases the volume of her singing, the sound of her voice is still good. There are some occasional unpleasant sounds, but nothing notable. This is a nice dramatic rendering of an iconic aria. She hits the higher notes well.

Rossini's "William Tell" isn't much performed these days. But Caballe's version of "Sombre foret" suggests that some good operatic music is not played often enough. This is well sung; Caballe shows good vocal agility at the close.

"Son vergin vezzosa," from Bellini's "I Puritani," shows off her agile vocal technique. Early on, she floats a nice piano high note. In terms of technique, it is disappointing that the trills are not evident. In the end, this is a good version of this work, but not at the level of Jo, or Sills, or Sutherland. Outside of trills, ornamentation is good, but that is like saying that outside of its lack of speed, a sports car is a lot of fun to drive. Still, other ornamentation is well done, including appoggiaturas. The Wikipedia says (under ornamentation): "In music, ornaments are musical flourishes that are not necessary to the overall melodic (or harmonic) line, but serve to decorate or "ornament" that line. Many ornaments are performed as "fast notes" around a central note. . . . From the Italian word appoggiare, "to lean upon". . . . The long appoggiatura is important melodically and often suspend the principal note by taking away the time-value of the appoggiatura prefixed to it (generally half the time value of the note, though in triple time, for example, it might receive two thirds of the time). The added note (the unessential note) is one degree higher or lower than the principal note; and, if lower, it may or may not be chromatically raised (see mordent)." I'm not sure, as a musical nonexpert, that I fully understand the technicalities here, but Caballe does seem to exhibit nice ornamentation as per the above.

From "La Boheme," we have "Donde liata usci," very nicely done. This is prettily sung, for the most part, with only a rare unpleasant sound intruding. Finally, from "Turandot," "Signore ascolta." This is a smoothly sung version. From this CD, it is clear that Caballe can sing Puccini very well indeed. There is a nice piano high note at the close.

So, Caballe is clearly an excellent soprano although not, in my judgment, among the "all time greats."

A great Caballe cd at a bargin price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.......2005-12-23

I love this cd.I've been playing it often for three years.Included here are a selection of arias from Caballe's greatest complete recordings,as well as a few selections from her solo puccini arias cd.This is a great starter cd for someone who is curious about Caballe's art.All the selections on Diva,effortlessly demonstrate the supreme beauty of the Caballe sound.On this cd are definitive selections from Don Carlo,Macbeth,Tosca,and many more.Most of these arias she sings here are the most beautiful editions in recorded history.In Un macchia e qui tutta'ora from Macbeth she even sings like a dramatic soprano with extraordinary power,I feared for her vocal chords,and yes the beautiful sound was still there.She even ended the Macbeth aria with an ultra high pianissimo,high d flat.All the tracks are first rate.Great picture of Caballe on the cover too.

This is one of the first caballe cds I bought,and I still feel it makes a nice demonstration of the legendary caballe sound.This cd is full of examples of why caballe is considered by many to have the most beautiful voice in opera history.The selection from don carlos has a ends with a stunningly beautiful pianissimo,on non pianger,mia compagna.And her signore ascolta,is the most beautiful ever recorded ending with a 15 second high piannissimo,that has to be heard to be believed!

A Bit disappointed.......2003-10-15

I liked Caballe the minute I heard the two Liu arias in a Decca release. I found her voice sweet and her floating notes exceptional, yet I'm a little bit disappointed with this CD. I've bought this CD at least a month ago and have only listened to it once.

What I find distracting in this CD is the sloppiness in which she sung the arias. Upon listening to it, I keep wondering why she can't sound as wonderful as she did on that Decca CD that I heard her in. Part of the reason I guess is that I find other sopranos to sing some of this repertoire much better than Caballe. Apart from the aria in Turandot, I find Tebaldi to be a better puccinian, while I like a true coloratura or a dramatic in the other roles. Even her one Liu aria in this CD is not as good as the one I've owned, again sloppiness.

The high notes are another problem. She sounds excellent when she floats them, but when she sung them in full voice they sounded more like screams. I just couldn't get over these two humps in which a soprano of her caliber should not have done.

Better luck next time I guess.

Bad sound :((((.......2001-03-07

The selection is very good, i just love her L'altra notte in fondo al mare but.... there's a noise, in my cd player i can't hear it, but when i hear it out loud it's unbearable! Barely can hear the orchestra.Montserrat is one of the best sopranos EVER in my opinion, but i would have saved my money to other cd

Voice from heaven!.......2000-12-22

This is a wonderful collection of arias and a marvellous introduction to the World of Montserrat Caballe, indisputably among the most beautiful soprano voices I've ever heard! Amazing legatos, perfect endings and unbelievable pianissimos(listen to "o patria mia"). One does usually not expect high powerful notes from Montserrat Caballe. I must however say that this is not always the case. A lot of times this woman surprises me and produces some trully enchanting high notes! Even though she is not my most favourite Puccinian soprano (it's Renata Tebaldi), her arias in these operas are ravishing! Just listen to her "signore Ascolta".On the other hand, I adore her and find her really unforgettable when it comes to Donizetti, Bellini and sometimes Verdi. Especially some of her recordings of their operas are a must for every true opera fan. (for example her Lucrezia Borgia, her Norma and her Aida). Even if an aria is a bit boring, she manages to enrich it with her personal touch that makes the aria unforgettable!The touch that only the melting, creamy voice of Montserrat has.If you want to find out why Montserrat Caballe is one of the greatest sopranos of the world, here's the proof.

Average customer rating: The Best of Rossini this is a magnificent recording for the price

The Best of Rossini Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | 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 All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & Leoncavallo: Pagliacci (complete operas) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Tullio Serafin, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Strauss: The Best of Vienna The Very Best of Mozart The Most Famous Opera Arias The Most Famous Opera Duets ASIN: B000002SC0 Release Date: 1992-04-14

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville: Overture
2. The Barber Of Seville: Largo al factotum (Figaro, Act I)
3. The Barber Of Seville: Una voce poco fa (Rosina, Act 1)
4. The Barber Of Seville: La calunnia (Basilio, Act I)
5. La Cenerentola: Overture
6. La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affanno...non piu mesta (Angelina, Act II)
7. The Thieving Magpie: Overture
8. The Thieving Magpie: Di piacer mi balza il cor (Ninetta, Act I)
9. Semiramide: Overture
10. Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide, Act I)

Tracks:

1. William Tell: Overture
2. William Tell: Ils s'eloignent enfin...Sombre foret (Mathilde, Act II)
3. William Tell: Pas de six (Act I)
4. William Tell: Ne m'abandonne pas, espoir de la vengeance.. Asile hereditaire (Arnold, Act IV)
5. The Silken Ladder: Overture
6. Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus
7. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus et accensus
8. Peches de vieillesse: La Passeggiata
9. Peches de vieillesse: Un petit Train de plaisir
10. Peches de vieillesse: La Chanson du bebe
11. Peches de vieillesse: Toast pour le nouvel an
12. Peches de vieillesse: Duetto buffo di due gatti
13. Peches de vieillesse: La Danza

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Rossini.......2000-04-03

This album contains the overtures and the highlights of his main operas. "Sins of old age" is the favorite part, especially "the Cat's Duet".

this is a magnificent recording for the price.......1999-09-11

this is a great recordin

Average customer rating: A SUPERB SET... a spectacular record Fascinating rep, rancid singing

The Songs of Chausson / Lott · Murray · McGreevy · Trakas · Chilingirian Quartet · G. Johnson Ernest Chausson , Felicity Lott , Ann Murray , Chilingirian Quartet , Graham Johnson , Chris Pedro Trakas , and Geraldine McGreevy Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chausson, Ernest | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | 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: The Songs of Henri Duparc Debussy - Mélodies / Ameling · Mesplé · Command · Souzay · von Stade · Baldwin Musique Adorable Complete Songs Fauré - The Complete Songs, Vol. 4 ~ Dans un parfum de roses Gabriel Fauré: The Complete Songs, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00004RITI Release Date: 2001-04-10

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When it comes to song writing, Ernest Chausson has long stood in the shadows of Debussy, Duparc, Fauré, and Ravel, but his gentle and self-effacing songs go so much further than the merely charming. To have the complete collection gathered on disc is a treat, and with artists like these, the performances are about as good as you could expect this side of the pearly gates. Ann Murray and Felicity Lott need no introduction for their celestial singing of this repertoire. The American baritone Chris Pedro Trakas is less well-known, but he comes with a clutch of top prizes and, more to the point, a beautifully sensitive voice, which he uses to great effect here.

Underpinning everything is accompanist Graham Johnson, whose playing is always just so right, whatever area of the song repertoire he takes on, and who provides (uncredited) a must-read essay on Chausson that really engages with the music. Soprano Geraldine McGreevy is a welcome addition in two duets, as is the Chilingirian Quartet, accompanying Ann Murray in the final number, "Chanson perpétuelle." If a reason for a reassessment of Chausson's role as a writer of mélodie is needed, this marvelous set is overwhelmingly it. --Keith Clarke

Customer Reviews:

A SUPERB SET..........2007-04-30

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5-stars just for being in print.

A rare and superb set; ignore the 1-star review.
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a spectacular record.......2003-10-10

Truly a great recording - sung by outstanding artists, especially Felicity Lott, and accompanied by Graham Johnson in his best form..... The music is truly glorious and the recording is a revelation with many beautiful nuances. A total joy!!!

Fascinating rep, rancid singing.......2003-06-10

I picked this CD up because I love the melodie in general and Chausson in particular. What a pity that the performances can't hold a candle to the composer's inspiration. Felicity Lott is her usual shrill self, Ann Murray is even more wobbly and out-of-line than usual, Chris Trakas has no lower range and a pinched top, and Geraldine McGreevy sings as if she had a beautiful voice, which she most emphatically does not. All of these artists are woefully out of tune, which sits particularly unpleasantly on the ear in the chromatic universe of Chausson. As for Graham Johnson, the less said the better. There are those who think he is a fine accompanist and pianist. Fine. Let them think so. They must be deaf or have short memories. If one wants to hear great performances of French rep, turn to young Souzay, with Jacqueline Bonneau on a deleted Decca CD. This is rarified music, but these people have not the technique to do it justice.

Average customer rating: I Only Wish I Could Have Met Him The Best Recordings of Vintage Music THE essential saxophone recording. A Foundational Recording for MOdern Saxaphone

Marcel Mule: "Le patron" of the Saxophone Manufacturer: Clarinet Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ibert, Jacques | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Saxophone | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Le Patron of the Saxaphone, Encore! le saxophone Francais Saxophone Colors Music for Saxophone & Orchestra The French Saxophone ASIN: B0000044D9 Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Gavotte
2. Pavane Et Menuet Vif
3. La Tyrolienne
4. Patres
5. Variations Sur Marlborogh
6. Le Carnival De Venise
7. Con Andante
8. Valse Chromatique
9. Quatuor-Theme & Scherzo
10. Menuetto
11. Serenade Comique
12. Concertino De Camera
13. Concertino De Camera
14. Concertino De Camera
15. Canzonetta
16. Piece En Forme De Habanera
17. Les Millions D'Arlequin-Serenade
18. Esquisse
19. Concertino
20. Concertino
21. Sevilla
22. Cache-Cache
23. Scherzo

Customer Reviews:

I Only Wish I Could Have Met Him.......2007-01-18

Like the title suggest, I wish I had met hime before his death in 2001. Even though this disc is of original, "poorer quality" recordings, you can still hear Mule's mastery of timbre and vibrato. You can also tell that Mule was originally a violinist from his use of vibrato. I had fellow musician listen to these recordings without telling him who it was and the instrument, and he immediately thought srings. I recently had the opportunity to met and play with Eugene Rousseau, a former student of Marcel Mule and a saxophone genius. I also have the honor of studying under a star pupil of Rousseau, Anna Marie Wytko. Rousseau discussed Mule and through these recordings and my meeting him, I understand why Marcel Mule is called "Le Patron".

The Best Recordings of Vintage Music.......2005-01-05

This recording is fabulous. Marcel Mule's vibrato while considered outdated, is beautiful, his sound is one of the most beautiful I have ever heard. Technique, intonation and articulation are some of the best ever. His playing is light and accurate. His playing reflects a sound, that should be strived for, even when playing contemporary music. When he plays fast passages, it is still musical. The recording does not leave an empty feeling of, "WOW, he played and tongued really fast!" But one of awe at his ability to control and manipulate the saxophone is to doing whatever he wants. Since all of these Mule recordings are dated between 1930 adn 1940, they were recorded on LPs, and the background noise that is heard the noise that would be heard if listenting to an original LP, it most likely hasn't been taken out to preserve the original quality of the recording to prevent the loss of certain pitches and overtones that are contained in the recording.
This Marcel Mule CD is one that should be owned by all saxophonists.

THE essential saxophone recording........2003-07-31

I can now truly understand why Marcel Mule is considered "Le Patron" after hearing this album. On every single piece, he performs with impecible musicality: tight articulations, great breath control, nice understanding of volume, and tone and vibrato that a great violinist would kill for. Another interesting aspect is the excerpt from Francois Combelle, showing a history of how the instrument used to be played as if it were a clarinet.

Every single saxophonist should own this album, for it is a perfect example of how the saxophone is supposed to be played.

A Foundational Recording for MOdern Saxaphone.......2003-01-27

Marcel Mule was one of the founding fathers of the "classical saxaphone." Becasue of it's youth, the saxaphone is many times disregarded as a legitimate instrument. If nothing else, Mule has gone beyond the call of duty in this wonderful cd to prove any and all of those accusations wrong.
Mule has conquered some exraordinary compositions on this recording. He has taken such a youthful instrument and has given age which in turn, encompasses the soul and feeling that classical music presents in almost any setting.For an insturment that was so scientifically crafted, Mule has given the saxaphone life and colors. His intonation is almost infallable. He has a dark, deep and rich sound that resonates on every longer tone. And his vibrato just sings as any stringed instrument would do.
While the recording is a little fuzzy, which is probably due to it's date of recording, and, or that the recording was done from a distance, and in a hall, the purchase is well worth it. To be able to hear one of the leading forerunners in this still somewhat sub-cultural group of performers is a wonderful experience. So much can be learned from this cd.

Average customer rating: A smoky-voiced interpretation - highly intelligent, but not to everyone's taste French song recital a real treasure

Christine Schäfer - Debussy & Chausson: Mélodies / Irwin Gage Claude Debussy , Ernest Chausson , Christine Schäfer , Irwin Gage , and Stella Doufexis Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chausson, Ernest | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | 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 General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Christine Schäfer - Mozart Arias & Strauss Orchestral Songs / Pires - Berlin Phil. · Abbado Susan Graham - La Belle Époque (The Songs of Reynaldo Hahn) ASIN: B00003ZA6A Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Dans La Foret Du Charme Et De L'enchantement, Op.36 No.2
2. Quatre Melodies Op.13: 1. Apaisement
3. Quatre Melodies Op.13: 2. Serenade
4. Quatre Melodies Op.13: 3. L'Aveu
5. Quatre Melodies Op.13: 4. La Cigale
6. Poeme De L'amour Et De La Mer: Le Temps Des Lilas, Op.19 No.3
7. Fetes Galantes (1er Recueil): 1. En Sourdine
8. Fetes Galantes (1er Recueil): 2. Fantoches
9. Fetes Galantes (1er Recueil): 3. Clair De Lune
10. Proses Lyriques: 1. De Reve ...
11. Proses Lyriques: 2. De Greve ...
12. Proses Lyriques: 3. De Fleurs ...
13. Proses Lyriques: 4. De Soir ...
14. Nuits Blanches: 1. Nuit Sans Fin
15. Nuits Blanches: 2. Lorsqu'elle Est Entree
16. Sept Melodies Op.2: 6. Hebe
17. Sept Melodies Op.2: 7. Le Colibri
18. Quatre Melodies Op.8: 1. Nocturne
19. Quatre Melodies Op.8: 3. Printemps Triste
20. Deux Duos Op.11: 1. La Nuit
21. Deux Duos Op.11: 2. Reveil

Customer Reviews:

A smoky-voiced interpretation - highly intelligent, but not to everyone's taste.......2007-05-19

I bought this CD with high anticipation. I've loved some of Christine Shäfer's singing, and expected her French to be good. (She certainly gives the impression of being a very intelligent singer.)

But I'm afraid I cannot unequivocally like this album. While there is much to admire in Ms Schäfer's voice, I thought continually in each track that there seemed signs of damage in the voice. Ms Schäfer uses a slightly "smoky" sound, which - however appropriate for Berg, Schönberg, etc. - is NOT appropriate for French vocal salon music as the basic vocal sound. Because she uses it all the time, it seems to me to have become part of her timbre. There will be many, I'm sure, who will like this. I don't. That's my personal taste.

Secondly - I must respectfully disagree with the reviewer below who said that the French sung here was beautiful. I couldn't help but notice the discernible German accent in the French. But on the plus side, Ms Schäfer has an impressive rapport with the MEANING of the French. She was meticulous with the faint emphases - she obviously knows what she is singing. I appreciate that enormously.

My third reason for not completely loving this recording was the performance of the two duets. I simply did not like the deliberate downward glissandi - not at all. They only occurred a couple of times, but those slides have preyed on me so much that I can't relax and enjoy just the beautifully sung parts of those duets (and some of those of two duets are very beautifully sung) because I'm mentally bracing myself for the sliding. I think that most listeners won't react with the nails-in-the-palms wincing - but for me, it fatally flaws both of those duets.

The songs chosen for this CD are exquisite - often dreamy and wandering with apparent casualness through a meandering stream of delicate notes. The music will certainly delight.

All in all, I give a half-hearted and equivocal recommendation of the album. My main reason for this equivocation is that I don't like the smoky timbre of Schäfer in this repertoire, and the glissandi in the duets. For those who simply flat-out love Ms Schäfer's voice, you'll find nothing at which to cavil in the solo repertoire, and I suspect most people will not mind the occasional downward slides in the duets (otherwise quite lovely).

French song recital a real treasure.......2000-07-31

This is a wonderful collection of songs by the Master Impressionist composer Claude Debussy and his lesser-known but highly gifted compatriot Ernest Chausson. German soprano Christine Schafer is an almost ideal singer for this elegant genre. She has a beautiful, delicate lyric voice, and offers the listener musical intelligence of the highest order. Her French diction is impeccable and her attention to musical detail is exquisite. She captures the emotional essence of each song, whether it is bathed in cool refinement or heated with sensuous passion. Ms. Schafer creates an indelible stamp on this gorgeous, complex music. Three examples of her stunning artistry are her rendition of Chausson's "Le temps des lilas", which is all sweeping, heartfelt melancholy, her deliciously naughty "Fantoches" with Debussy's marvelous musical effects honored so meticulously, and her lucid and luminous interpretation of Chausson's "Le Colibri," surely one of his most breathtaking songs. The pianist Irwin Gage offers compelling, beautifully textured accompaniments throughout. This is a great addition to the avid artsong lover's CD library.

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Tracks:

1. The Four Seasons - Concerto No.3 In F, 'Autumn': Allegro
2. The Four Seasons - Concerto No.3 In F, 'Autumn': Adagio
3. The Four Seasons - Concerto No.3 In F, 'Autumn': Allegro
4. The Seasons: 'September: Hunting'
5. The Seasons: 'October: Autumn Songs'
6. The Seasons: 'November: Troika'
7. From: Sorochinsky Fair: Gopak No.5
8. From: Four Seasons: 'Autumn'
9. 'September Song'
10. From: Burchfield Gallery: 'Autumn'
11. Movement 4(Assez vif), Symphony No.1 Op.7 'Le poeme de la foret': 'Faunes et Dryades'
12. From: Lyric Pieces, Op. 54: 'March Of The Trolls'
13. From: Lyric Pieces, Op.12: 'Elves' Dance'
14. From: Lyric Pieces, Op.47: 'Albumleaf'
15. From: Lyric Pieces, Op.71: 'Gone'
16. From: Les quartres asisons ballet: 'Lautomne'

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