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Release Date: 09/22/1998 Label: Sony Catalog #: 60527 Spars Code: ADD Composer: Hector Berlioz, Jules Massenet, Ambroise Thomas, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Charles Gounod, Jacques Offenbach Performer: Frederica Von Stade Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Number of Discs: 1 |
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Frederica von Stade and French vocal music go together like peanut butter and jelly. For example, her Melisande remains unmatched in its depth of character and great musical profundity. Von Stade was meant to sing the arias on this compilation disc of recordings from her early career. Her years of living in France greatly influenced her interpretations and approach to the music. Equipped with one of the greatest mezzo instruments, von Stade sings with such natural ability and charm that it is easy to forget all that goes into preparing an aria. A case in point is Offenbach's "Ah! quel diner je viens de faire" from 'La Perichole.' Often referred to as the "drunk" aria, it is one of von Stade's signatures, and she slyly portrays the plastered dinner guest trying to hide the extent of her intoxication. In dramatic contrast, von Stade passionately sings of desperate love in "Dieu! Que viens-je d'entendre?" from 'Beatrice et Benedict.' She seems to thrive on the intricate orchestration of Berlioz, and her flawless French diction is a delight to the ear. This is an important disc for those interested specifically in this repertoire, and von Stade sings it better than anyone else. |
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Béatrice et Bénédict: Dieu! Que viens-je d'entendre? by Hector Berlioz | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1860-1862; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 10 Minutes 33 Secs. Language: French |
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Werther: Va! laisse couler mes larmes! by Jules Massenet | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1892; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 8 Secs. Language: French |
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Cendrillon: Enfin, je suis ici by Jules Massenet | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1899; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 6 Minutes 26 Secs. Language: French |
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La damnation de Faust, Op. 24: D'amour, l'ardente flamme by Hector Berlioz | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1845-1846; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 10 Minutes 18 Secs. Language: French |
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Mignon: Connais-tu le pays? by Ambroise Thomas | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1866; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 5 Minutes 33 Secs. Language: French |
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Les Huguenots: Nobles seigneurs, salut! by Giacomo Meyerbeer | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1836; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 4 Minutes 54 Secs. Language: French |
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Roméo et Juliette: Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle by Charles Gounod | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1867; France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 5 Minutes 17 Secs. Language: French |
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| Notes: This selection begins with "Depuis hier je cherche en vain..." | |||||
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La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein: Dites-lui qu'on l'a remarqué distingué by Jacques Offenbach | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1867; Paris, France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 18 Secs. Language: French |
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La Périchole: Ah! quel dîner by Jacques Offenbach | ||||
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: John Pritchard Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1868/1874; Paris, France |
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Date of Recording: 01/1976 Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London, England Length: 2 Minutes 5 Secs. Language: French |
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