Description

Frederica von Stade - French Opera Arias: Berlioz, Gounod, Massenet, Meyerbeer, Offenbach, Thomas - John Pritchard, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Columbia Masterworks LP 1976

M 34206

Product Details

Label: Columbia Masterworks – M 34206
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United States
Released: 1976
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera, Romantic

Overview

This LP features renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade in a stunning collection of French opera arias, accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of John Pritchard. Released in 1976 by Columbia Masterworks, it showcases von Stade’s remarkable vocal range and emotional depth, as she performs selections from the operas of Berlioz, Gounod, Massenet, Meyerbeer, Offenbach, and Thomas. This album transports listeners to the world of French opera, with a captivating mix of poignant solos and dramatic intensity.

Track Listing

Side A

A1: Meyerbeer – "Nobles Seigneurs, Salut!" From Les Huguenots, Act I (4:50)
A2: Gounod – "Depuis Hier Je Cherche En Vain" From Roméo et Juliette, Act III (5:12)
A3: Berlioz – "Dieu! Que Viens-Je D'Entendre?... Il M'En Souvient" From Béatrice et Bénédict, Act II (10:29)
A4: Massenet – "Va, Laisse Couler Mes Larmes" From Werther, Act III (3:03)
A5: Offenbach – "Ah! Quel Diner Je Viens De Faire" From La Périchole, Act I (2:05)

Side B

B1: Massenet – "Enfin, Je Suis Ici" From Cendrillon, Act III (6:21)
B2: Berlioz – "D'Amour L'Ardente Flamme" From La Damnation de Faust, Act V (10:15)
B3: Thomas – "Connais-Tu Le Pays?" From Mignon, Act I (5:29)
B4: Offenbach – "Dites-Lui" From La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein, Act II (3:13)