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| Offenbach: Orphée Aux Enfers / Minkowski, Dessay, Et Al | ||||||
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Release Date: 02/09/1999 Label: Emi Classics Catalog #: 56725 Spars Code: DDD Composer: Jacques Offenbach Performer: Véronique Gens, Laurent Naouri, Yann Beuron, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Ewa Podles, Patricia Petibon, Jennifer Smith, Lydie Pruvot, Steven Cole, Etienne Lescroart, Virginie Pochon, Natalie Dessay, Sharman Plesner Conductor: Marc Minkowski Orchestra/Ensemble: Lyon Opera Orchestra, Lyon Opera Chorus, Grenoble Chamber Orchestra
Number of Discs: 2 |
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'Orphée aux Enfers' exists in two versions. Marc Minkowski opts for the earlier edition of 1858 in four scenes with selected additions from the grander revision of 1874. Fans of the ballet 'Gaîté Parisienne,' arranged by Emanuel Rosenthal from a variety of Offenbach sources, will find much that is familiar here, including the famous can-can which, surprisingly enough, is a chorus. The recording is based on a production that toured a variety of opera houses in 1997 and the extensive stage experience shows at every turn. Minkowski's cast boasts many of the finest voices now active in French opera. They also turn out to be inspired comedians. The brilliant soprano Natalie Dessay as Eurydice, and the formidable contralto Ewa Podles as that embodiment of decorum, Public Opinion, are only are only a small part of inspired casting from top to bottom. A special delight is the star turn by the hysterically funny Jennifer Smith, who has graced many of Minkowski's other recordings, as a highly un-virginal Diana. The extensive dialogue is delivered with the same relish as the music in a theatrical treat for any lover of Offenbach's enchanting score. |
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Orphée aux enfers by Jacques Offenbach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Performer:
Véronique Gens (Soprano),
Laurent Naouri (Bass),
Yann Beuron (Tenor),
Jean-Paul Fouchécourt (Tenor), Ewa Podles (Mezzo Soprano), Patricia Petibon (Soprano), Jennifer Smith (Soprano), Lydie Pruvot (Soprano), Steven Cole (Tenor), Etienne Lescroart (Tenor), Virginie Pochon (Soprano), Natalie Dessay (Soprano), Sharman Plesner (Violin) Conductor: Marc Minkowski Orchestra/Ensemble: Lyon Opera Orchestra, Lyon Opera Chorus, Grenoble Chamber Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1858/1874; Paris, France |
Date of Recording: 12/1997 Venue: Opera House, Lyon, France Length: 110 Minutes 6 Secs. Language: French |
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Notes: Ver: 1858 (two-act). A few passages of dialogue from the four-act version have been added for clarity. |
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