OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1 Audio CD

UPC 3399240167664

Product Information

• Title: OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1 – THEATRE DE GAITE: ORPHEE AUX ENFERS & More
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Format: Digitized from historical recordings (cylinders and 78 rpm discs)
• Composer/Performer: Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880) with various ensembles including Orchestre de Gaite
• Languages: French (Interior texts provided in French and English)
• Publisher/Distributor: UMIP FRANCE 1907, FORLANE, Arcade Music Company

Overview

"OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1" is a meticulously curated collection celebrating the timeless works of Jacques Offenbach. Presented in 4 CDs, this anthology features historically significant recordings—from the advent of the phonogram through the early 20th century—capturing seminal pieces such as Orphée aux Enfers, La Belle Hélène, La Chanson de Fortunio, and more. Listeners are offered an immersive journey into the rich world of 19th-century French operetta and musical innovation.

French Translation - Overview (Description Générale)

"OFFENBACH ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1" est une collection soigneusement élaborée qui célèbre les œuvres intemporelles de Jacques Offenbach. Présentée en 4 CD, cette anthologie propose des enregistrements historiques, depuis l'avènement du phonogramme jusqu'au début du XXe siècle, incluant des pièces emblématiques telles que Orphée aux Enfers, La Belle Hélène, La Chanson de Fortunio, et bien d'autres. Elle offre aux auditeurs un voyage immersif dans l'univers riche de l'opérette française du XIXe siècle et de l'innovation musicale.

Product Features

• Anthology Format: compiling rare, digitized historical recordings
• Digitization Quality: Remastered from original cylinders and 78 rpm discs
• Repertoire: Includes celebrated works like Orphée aux Enfers, Le Violoneux, Le Mariage aux Lanternes, Lischen et Fritzchen, La Belle Hélène, among others
• Accompanying Materials: Interior texts available in French and English, enriched with archival artwork (e.g., posters by Jules Chéret)
• Historical Significance: Documents the evolution of early sound recording and preserves the heritage of French operetta

Interesting Facts

• Historical Recordings:
  This anthology preserves digitized recordings dating back as early as 1855, offering a rare glimpse into the origins and evolution of sound reproduction technology.
• Operatic Excellence:
  Notable highlights include a German version of the Orphée aux Enfers overture performed by Karl Krueger with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, as well as distinguished performances by artists such as Madeleine Renaud and Pierre Bertin.
• Cultural Impact:
  Beyond its musical merit, the collection reflects the vibrant cultural milieu of 19th-century France, enriched by original archival materials like posters from the Théâtre de Gaite and the works of Jules Chéret.

French Translation - Interesting Facts (Détails Intéressants)

• Enregistrements Historiques :
  Cette anthologie préserve des enregistrements numérisés datant dès 1855, offrant un aperçu rare des débuts et de l'évolution de la reproduction sonore.
• Excellence Opératique :
  Parmi les points forts, on retrouve une version allemande de l'ouverture d'Orphée aux Enfers interprétée par Karl Krueger avec le Detroit Symphony Orchestra, ainsi que des prestations remarquables de Madeleine Renaud et Pierre Bertin.
• Impact Culturel :
  Au-delà de sa valeur musicale, la collection reflète le milieu culturel vibrant de la France du XIXe siècle, enrichie par des documents d'archives originaux tels que des affiches du Théâtre de Gaite et les œuvres de Jules Chéret.

Track Listing

Orphée aux Enfers (1858/1874):

1. Ouverture (Version allemande)
   • Performed by Karl Krueger with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
2. Le Violoneux (1855)
   • "Le violoneux du village" – M. Ragneau with orchestral accompaniment
3. Le Mariage aux Lanternes (1857)
   • Overture conducted by Dol Dauber with Orchestre de Salon Dol Dauber
4. La Femme dont le cœur rêve
   • Performed by Emma Luart with orchestral accompaniment
5. Quand j'étais roi de Béotie
   • Performed by Albert Vaguet with orchestral accompaniment

Additional Selections:

• Lischen et Fritzchen (1864):
  • "Je suis alsacienne" – Madeleine Renaud & Pierre Bertin with Orchestre Guttinguer
• La Belle Hélène (1864):
  • Overture (German version by Max Rheinhardt) – Otto Klempere with the Berlin Opera Symphony Orchestra
  • Followed by "Amours divins, ardentes flammes" performed by Mireille Berthon with orchestral support
• Au Mont Ida – Trois Déesses (Le Jugement de Paris):
  • A dual interpretation: one version conducted by Victor Pujol with Orchestre direction Gustave Cloez and another sung in Swedish by Jussi Björling with orchestral accompaniment
• Invocation à Vénus:
  • "On me nomme Hélène la blonde" – Marthe Chenal with orchestral direction by F. Ruhlmann
• Barbe-Bleue & La Chanson de Fortunio (1861-1866):
  • Features include a performance by Georges Foix (with piano accompaniment) and an interpretation by Leila Ben Sedira under the direction of Maurice Frigara
• Les Bavards (1863) & Le Brésilien (1863):
  • "C'est l'Espagne qui nous donne" – M. Ragneau with orchestral accompaniment
• La Princesse de Trébizonde (1869):
  • "Moment fatal! Hélas, que faire?" – A dramatic duo by Madame Cezac and Alix Martell with orchestral support

Total Duration: Approximately 70 minutes 20 seconds

Publishers

Published by UMIP FRANCE 1907 and distributed by FORLANE and Arcade Music Company. For catalog and variety inquiries, please contact:
FORLANE
15, rue de l'Ancienne Maire
92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France
Tel: 01 48 25 02 17

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