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Gounod: Faust (Hoogtepunten) / Choeurs et Orchestre du Théâtre National De L'Opéra o.l.v. Andre Cluytens / His Master's Voice LP Stereo

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SXLPH 1512
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Gounod: Faust (Hoogtepunten) / Choeurs et Orchestre du Théâtre National De L'Opéra o.l.v. Andre Cluytens / His Master's Voice LP Stereo 

SXLPH 1512

Nicolai Gedda-Faust, Victoria De Los Angeles-Marguerite, Boris Christoff-Méphistophélès, Ernest Blanc-Valentin

Product Details:

  • Format: Vinyl, LP
  • Label: His Master's Voice – SXLPH 1512
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Genre: Classical
  • Style: Opera

Overview

This 1953 version of Gounod's Faust is a significant milestone in the French Grand Opéra discography. Conducted by André Cluytens, it features a star-studded cast including Victoria de los Ángeles as Marguerite, Boris Christoff as Méphistophélès, and Nicolai Gedda as Faust.

Product Features

  • Conducted by André Cluytens
  • Features Victoria de los Ángeles, Boris Christoff, and Nicolai Gedda
  • Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre National de l'Opéra
  • Libretto by Barbier and Carré

Interesting Facts

  • This recording is a lesser-known mono version of the 1958 stereo recording.
  • The cast had previously gathered five years before to record this version.
  • Boris Christoff's thundering voice is particularly notable in this performance.

Track Listing

  • Act 1:
    • A1: Scène Et Choeur - Rien En Vain J' Interroge ... Salut Ô Mon Dernier Matin
  • Act 2:
    • A2: Kermesse - Vin Ou Bière
    • A3: Invocation - Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux
    • A4: Strophes - Le Veau D' Or
    • A5: Valse Et Choeur - Ainsi Que La Brise Légère
  • Act 3:
    • B1: Couplets - Faites-Lui Mes Aveux
    • B2: Cavatine - Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Pénètre? ... Salut Demeure Chaste Et Pure
    • B3: Chanson Du Roi De Thulé - Air Des Bijoux
  • Act 4:
    • B4: Choeur Des Soldats - Gloire Immortelle De Nos Aïeux
    • B5: Sérénade: Vous Qui Faites L' Endormie

Key Credits

  • Conductor: André Cluytens
  • Orchestra: Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra
  • Chorus Master: René Duclos
  • Soprano Vocals [Marguerite]: Victoria De Los Angeles
  • Bass Vocals [Méphistophélès]: Boris Christoff
  • Tenor Vocals [Faust]: Nicolai Gedda
  • Baritone Vocals [Valentin]: Ernest Blanc

 

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