Description
OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGIE Vol. 4 Audio CD
UPC 3399240167886
Made in France
Product Information
- Title: OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGIE – LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (Vol. 4)
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Format: Digitized from historical recordings (cylinders and 78 rpm discs)
- Composer/Performer: Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880)
- Languages: French (Interior texts in Français / English)
- Release Date: 1999
- Publisher/Distributor: UMIP FRANCE 1999, FORLANE
Overview
"OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGIE – LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (Vol. 4)" is a distinguished volume in the Offenbach Anthology series, presenting historically significant recordings of Offenbach’s adaptation of Les Contes d'Hoffmann. This volume encapsulates the artistic and technical achievements of early sound recording, featuring rare performances that date back to the pioneering era of the phonogram, through to the pre-World War II period. Enriched with archival documentation, this collection offers enthusiasts a unique window into 19th-century French operatic heritage.
French Translation - Overview (Description Générale)
"OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGIE – LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (Vol. 4)" est un volume distingué de la série d’anthologies Offenbach, présentant des enregistrements historiques de l’adaptation par Offenbach des Contes d'Hoffmann. Ce volume met en lumière les réalisations artistiques et techniques des premiers enregistrements sonores, avec des prestations rares datant de l’ère pionnière du phonogramme jusqu’à la période précédant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Enrichi par une documentation d’archives, ce recueil offre aux passionnés une fenêtre unique sur le patrimoine lyrique français du XIXe siècle.
Product Features
- Format: CD featuring carefully digitized historical recordings
- Restoration: Remastered from original cylinders and 78 rpm discs for optimal audio clarity
- Repertoire Focus: Exclusively dedicated to Les Contes d'Hoffmann, with tracks performed in various languages including Czech, Swedish, German, and French
- Accompanying Materials: Interior texts available in both French and English, along with archival documentation from collections such as Laurent Fraison and the B.N.F. Opéra archives
- Historical Importance: Documents the evolution of early recording technology and preserves Offenbach’s unique contribution to operatic storytelling
Interesting Facts
- Multilingual Interpretations:
The anthology features performances in several languages, including a Czech rendition by Otokar Marak, a Swedish interpretation by Joël Berglund, and multiple pieces in German, reflecting the diverse cultural impact of Offenbach's work. - Prestigious Collaborations:
Notable conductors and orchestras contribute to this collection, including Sir Thomas Beecham with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Staatsoper Berlin under Artur Bother and Erich Orthmann. - Archival Excellence:
Alongside the audio, original interior texts and archival documentation—sourced from esteemed collections such as Laurent Fraison and the B.N.F. Opéra—add invaluable historical context to these rare recordings.
French Translation - Interesting Facts (Détails Intéressants)
- Interprétations Multilingues :
L’anthologie présente des prestations dans plusieurs langues, notamment une version tchèque par Otokar Marak, une interprétation suédoise par Joël Berglund, ainsi que plusieurs pièces en allemand, reflétant l’impact culturel diversifié de l’œuvre d’Offenbach. - Collaborations Prestigieuses :
Des chefs d’orchestre et orchestres renommés, tels que Sir Thomas Beecham avec le London Philharmonic Orchestra et la Staatsoper Berlin sous la direction d’Artur Bother et Erich Orthmann, participent à cette collection. - Excellence Archivistique :
En complément de l’audio, des textes intérieurs et des documents d’archives issus de collections réputées, telles que Laurent Fraison et les archives du B.N.F. Opéra, apportent un contexte historique précieux à ces enregistrements rares.
Track Listing (Selected Highlights)
Les Contes d'Hoffmann (1881):
- Amis, l'amour tendre et rêveur, erreur!
- Performed by Otokar Marak (chanté en tchèque) with orchestral accompaniment – 2'34
- Allez! Pour te livrer combat
- Performed by Louis Richard with the Monnaie Bruxelles die, conducted by Maurice Bastin – 3'32
- Entr'acte de l'acte III (Giulietta)
- Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham with the London Philharmonic Orchestra – 3'55
- Scintille diamant
- Performed by Joël Berglund (chanté en suédois) under the direction of Nils Grevillius – 3'07
- Drig! Drig! Drig!
- Performed by David DeVries, Louis Nansen, Henri Dangès, and Hippolyte Belhomme with orchestral accompaniment – 2'45
- Elle a fui, la tourterelle
- Performed by Germaine Feraldy with orchestral direction by Eugène Bigot – 3'12
- Il était une fois à la cour d'Eisenach
- Performed by Gaston Micheletti with Orch. Opéra Conique under Gustave Cloez – 2'36
- C'est une chanson d'amour
- A duet performed by Gaston Micheletti and Emma Luart, conducted by Gustave Cloez – ~2'25 to 4'19 (multiple versions)
- Les oiseaux dans la charmille
- Two different versions: one by Janine Micheau and another by Miliza Korjus (chanté en allemand) – 4'46 and ~4'24 respectively
- Belle nuit, & nuit d'amour
- Performed by Leila Ben Sedira & Marinette Fenoyer, with another version featuring Margarete Teschemacher and Margarete Klose (chanté en allemand) – 3'00 and 3'59
- Dicu! de quelle ivresse
- Performed by Rudolf Schock (chanté en allemand) with the Staatsoper Berlin under Artur Rother – ~2'42
- Entr'acte de l'épilogue
- Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham with the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Total Duration: Approximately 79 minutes 10 seconds
Publishers
Published by UMIP FRANCE 1999 and distributed by FORLANE. For catalog and variety inquiries, please contact:
FORLANE
15, rue de l'Ancienne Mairie
92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France
Tel: 01 48 25 02 17
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