Description
Grétry – Le Jugement De Midas / Musique En Wallonie LP
MW 33
Product Details:
- Title: Le Jugement De Midas (Comédie Mêlée D’ariettes, Extraits 1778)
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Label: Musique En Wallonie – MW 33
- Country: Belgium
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Classical, Opera
Product Features
- Vintage vinyl LP showcasing excerpts from André Modeste Grétry's opera "Le Jugement De Midas."
- Conducted by Ronald Zollman with the Orchestre Symphonique De La R. T. B. F.
- Features renowned vocal performances by Chris De Moor, Jo Baert, Zeger Vandersteene, Bernadette Degelin, Katarina Moessen, Loretta Clini, Jean-Jacques Schreurs, and Louis Devos.
- Recorded under the engineering expertise of Jean Belge and Léon Geuens.
Overview
This Musique En Wallonie LP presents highlights from Grétry's enchanting opera "Le Jugement De Midas," blending comedic elements with lyrical arias and ensembles. The orchestral richness, coupled with dynamic vocal performances, captures the essence of classical opera from 18th-century Belgium.
Interesting Facts
- André Modeste Grétry: Known for his contributions to French opera, Grétry's works often intertwine wit and musical elegance, appealing to both the aristocracy and general public of his time.
- Ronald Zollman: Renowned conductor, known for his interpretative skills in opera, bringing out the nuances of Grétry's compositions.
- Track Listing: Includes the spirited overture and various arias and ensembles that showcase the diverse vocal talents and dramatic narrative of "Le Jugement De Midas."
Track Listing
Le Jugement De Midas = Het Oordeel Van Midas (Comédie Mêlée D’ariettes, Extraits 1778) A1. Ouverture - 4:35 A2. Acte I Scènes 1 Et 2: Air D’Apollon - 3:23 A3. Acte I Scène 2: Duo De Palémon Et Apollon - 4:50 A4. Acte II Scène 1: Duo De Lise Et Chloe - 5:37 A5. Acte II Scène 2: Ariette D’Apollon - 2:30 A6. Acte II Scène 7: Ariette D’Lise - 5:41 A7. Acte II Scène 8: Duo De Lise Et Apollon - 2:51 B1. Acte II Scène 10: Duo De Chloé Et Apollon - 5:48 B2. Acte II Scènes 11, 13, 14 Et 15: Duo, Quatuor, Quintette Et Sextuor - 5:19 B3. Acte III Scène 2: Trio De Midas, Marsyas Et Pan - 4:10 B4. Acte III Scène 4: Ariette D’Apollon (Cavatine) - 2:30 B5. Acte III Scène 4: Duo De Marsyas Et Pan - 2:33 B6. Acte III Scène 4: Ariette D’Apollon - 2:57 B7. Acte III Scènes 4 Et 5: Récitatif De Midas Et Chœur Final - 5:57
Key Credits
- Composer: André Modeste Grétry
- Conductor: Ronald Zollman
- Orchestra: Orchestre Symphonique De La R. T. B. F.
- Vocalists: Chris De Moor, Jo Baert, Zeger Vandersteene, Bernadette Degelin, Katarina Moessen, Loretta Clini, Jean-Jacques Schreurs, Louis Devos
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