Description
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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