Description
Offenbach: Les Contes D’Hoffmann (extraits) / La Voix De Son Maître LP 1965 / 2901651
UPC 5099929016518
Product Features
- Label: La Voix De Son Maître – 2901651
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
- Country: France
- Released: 1965
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
This album features excerpts from Jacques Offenbach's opera "Les Contes d'Hoffmann," performed by a renowned cast, including Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, Nicola Ghiuselev, George London, Ernest Blanc, and the Chœurs René Duclos, conducted by André Cluytens.
Interesting Facts
- Nicolai Gedda: A Swedish operatic tenor, Gedda is known for his youthful, focused, and marvelously flexible voice, which is showcased in this recording.
- André Cluytens: A French conductor, Cluytens is praised for his masterful direction, bringing out both lyrical and dramatic moments in the opera.
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann: This opera, composed by Offenbach, tells the story of Hoffmann, a poet who recounts his failed love affairs. It is known for its beautiful music and complex characters.
Track Listing
A1. Prélude (1:40)
A2. Couplets: Lindorf - "Dans Les Rôles D'amoureux Langoureux" (2:13)
A3. Chanson Et Scène: Hoffmann, Les Ètudiants, Nathanaël - "Va Pour Kleinzach Il Etait Une Fois À La Cour D'Eisenach" (5:17)
A4. N° 17 - Récit Et Romance: Hoffmann - "AllonsCourage Et Confiance...C'est Elle Elle Sommeille" (3:23)
A5. Chanson: Coppélius - "J'ai Des Yeux" (1:40)
A6. Couplets: Olympia, Cœurs - "Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille" (5:04)
A7. Entr'acte Et Barcarolle: Nicklausse, Giulietta, Cœurs - "Belle Nuit, Ô Nuit D'amour" (3:47)
A8. Air: " Dapertutto - "Allez Pour Te Livrer Combat....Scintille Diamant" (2:53)
B1. Duo: Giulietta, Hoffmann - "Vous Me Quittez?...Ô Dieu De Quelle Ivresse" (5:36)
B2. Entr'acte Et Romance: Antonia - "Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle" (4:42)
B3. Duo: Hoffmann, Antonia - "C'est Une Chanson D'amour" (8:20)
B4. Trio Et Mort D'Antonia: Docteur Miracle, Antonia, La Voix De La Mère, Crespel - "Tu Ne Chanteras Plus" (11:30)
Key Credits
- Baritone Vocals [Dapertutto]: Ernest Blanc (tracks: A8)
- Bass Vocals [Coppelius]: George London (2) (tracks: A5)
- Bass Vocals [Crespel]: Robert Geay (tracks: B4)
- Bass Vocals [Le Docteur Miracle]: George London (2) (tracks: B4)
- Bass Vocals [Lindorf]: Nicola Ghiuselev (tracks: A2)
- Chorus: Les Chœurs René Duclos
- Chorus Master: Jean Laforge
- Directed By: André Cluytens
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals [La Voix de La Mère]: Christiane Gayraud (tracks: B4)
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Nicklausse]: Jeannine Collard (tracks: A7)
- Orchestra: Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
- Soprano Vocals [Antonia]: Victoria De Los Angeles (tracks: B2-B4)
- Soprano Vocals [Giulietta]: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (tracks: A7,B1)
- Soprano Vocals [Olympia]: Gianna D'Angelo (tracks: A6)
- Tenor Vocals [Hoffmann]: Nicolai Gedda (tracks: A3-A4,B1,B3)
- Tenor Vocals [Nathanaël]: André Mallabrera (tracks: A3)
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