The love of Sweden's most famous singer for the French language is well known. Anne Sofie von Otter performs this album with exceptional sensitivity and intelligence.
Von Otter's successful journeys beyond the boundaries of classical music, whether with Elvis Costello or Brad Mehldau, inform her unique view of two centuries of French Chanson, from Mélodies by Fauré and Debussy to Barbara, Piaf, Ferre, Moustaki, and Trenet. United by the magic of words and the emotion of simple and sensitive music, these melodies are timeless treasures of the French heritage and spirit, which this great artist performs with her legendary elegance.
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A pair of discs to warm any Francophile'sRead more heart.
Rondels: Quand je fus pris au pavillionby Reynaldo Hahn Performer:
Carl Bagge (Piano),
Olle Linder (Double Bass),
Per Ekdahl (Percussion),
Bengt Forsberg (Piano),
Anne Sofie von Otter (Mezzo Soprano),
Mats Bergström (Guitar),
Bengan Janson (Accordion),
Margareta Bengtson (Voice/Harp)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1899; France
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Rondels: L'automneby Reynaldo Hahn Performer:
Anne Sofie von Otter (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1899; France
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Puisque j'ai mis ma lčvreby Reynaldo Hahn Performer:
Anne Sofie von Otter (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: Romantic Written: France
Parlez-moi d'amourby Jean Lenoir Performer:
Anne Sofie von Otter (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 3 Customer Reviews )
EnchantingMarch 29, 2014By John T. (Kingston, Australian Capital Territory)See All My Reviews"Ann Sophie von Otter's feeling for these very French songs is is wonderful"Report Abuse
rare excellencyJanuary 11, 2014By M. Wolff (Talbot, Victoria)See All My Reviews"as we had heard Anne-Sofie von Otter at Lackoe slott in Sweden last summer I knew I was in for a treat and - what a great treat it is!!! I have to have my daily dose of 'Douce France'!!!"Report Abuse
wonderful Von OtterNovember 13, 2013By William Schneider (Yaphank, NY)See All My Reviews"This cd is so enjoyable I can not find the correct words to describe it-Pure pleasure,great sound,wonderful program and of course the great sound of Ms Von Otters voice.I believe that those that buy this cd will play it many times and never get tired of it."Report Abuse