Description
Beverly Sills Great Scenes And Arias From French Operas: Hamlet, Les Huguenots, Louise Manon, Mignon, Robert le Diable - Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Mackerras / His Master's Voice LP 1969 Stereo
ASD 2513
Product Details
- Label: His Master's Voice – ASD 2513
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: UK
- Released: 1969
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
Great Scenes and Arias from French Operas presents the remarkable voice of Beverly Sills in a collection of standout arias from some of the most beloved French operas. The album features Sills in her prime, accompanied by the Ambrosian Opera Chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Charles Mackerras. Spanning across five operas—Manon by Massenet, Mignon by Thomas, Les Huguenots by Meyerbeer, Louise by Charpentier, Hamlet by Thomas, and Robert le Diable by Meyerbeer—this LP is a celebration of French operatic brilliance, highlighting Sills' expressive vocal range and her ability to embody the dramatic intensity of each character. The recording captures the lush orchestration and the grandeur of these operas, making it an essential listen for fans of both Sills and French opera.
Track Listing
Side A
- Manon (Opera in 5 Acts) – Composed by Jules Massenet – 9:29
- Mignon (Opera in 3 Acts) – Composed by Ambroise Thomas – 6:01
- Les Huguenots (Opera in 5 Acts) – Composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer – 15:02
Side B
- Louise (Opera in 4 Acts) – Composed by Gustave Charpentier – 5:30
- Hamlet (Opera in 4 Acts) – Composed by Ambroise Thomas – 14:45
- Robert Le Diable (Opera in 5 Acts) – Composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer – 7:04
Key Credits
- Soprano Vocals: Beverly Sills
- Conductor: Charles Mackerras
- Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Chorus: Ambrosian Opera Chorus
- Liner Notes: Not credited
- Matrix / Runout (Label - Side A): 2YEA.3822
