Description
Lakmé - Delibes, Mado Robin As Lakme, Libero De Luca As Gerald, With The Chorus And Orchestra Of The Opéra-Comique / Decca 3x LP, Box Set
LXT 2738-9-40
Paris, Conducted By Georges Sébastian, Artistic Direction: Max De Rieux
Product Details
- Catalog Number: LXT 2738-9-40
- Label: Decca
- Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Box Set
- Country: UK
- Released: November 1952
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera, Romantic
Overview
Step into the enchanting world of "Lakmé" with this historic Decca box set, featuring the iconic voices of Mado Robin as Lakmé and Libero De Luca as Gérald. Conducted by Georges Sébastian, with artistic direction by Max De Rieux, this masterpiece captures the essence of Delibes' opera with unparalleled richness and emotion.
Interesting Facts
- Legendary Performances: Mado Robin's portrayal of Lakmé is celebrated for its crystalline purity, while Libero De Luca brings passion and depth to the role of Gérald.
- Historical Significance: Recorded in 1952, this release showcases the golden era of opera, highlighting the Opéra-Comique, Paris, chorus and orchestra.
- Artistic Mastery: Under Georges Sébastian's baton and Max De Rieux's artistic direction, the production achieves a perfect balance of drama and lyricism.
Track Listing
Act 1
- Act 1 (Concluded) on Side B
- Act 2 spans from Side C to Side E1
- Act 2 (Concluded) continues on Side E1 and concludes on Side E2
- Act 3 covers Side E2 to Side F
Key Credits
- Soprano Vocals (Lakmé): Mado Robin
- Tenor Vocals (Gérald): Libero De Luca
- Baritone Vocals (Frédéric): Jacques Jansen
- Baritone Vocals (Nilakantha): Jean Borthayre
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals (Mallika): Agnès Disney
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals (Mistress Bentson): Jane Perriat
- Soprano Vocals (Ellen): Claudine Collart
- Soprano Vocals (Rose): Simone Lemaitre
- Tenor Vocals (A Chinese Merchant): Camille Rouquetty
- Tenor Vocals (A Fortune Teller): Edmond Chastenet
- Tenor Vocals (Hadji): Pierre Germain
- Chorus: Chorus of the Opéra-Comique, Paris
- Orchestra: Orchestra of the Opéra-Comique, Paris
- Conductor: Georges Sébastian
- Artistic Direction: Max De Rieux
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