Offenbach: Pages Célèbres Pour Orchestre - Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo, Direction: Reynald Giovaninetti / Concert Hall LP 

SMS 2743

Orphée Aux Enfers; Les Contes D'Hoffmann; Madame Favart; La Fille Du Tambour-Major; La Belle Helene

Product Features

• Label: Concert Hall – SMS 2743
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
• Country: France
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic, Operetta

Overview

Experience the delightful melodies of Jacques Offenbach with "Pages Célèbres Pour Orchestre," performed by the Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo under the direction of Reynald Giovaninetti. This compilation LP includes well-known excerpts from Offenbach's operettas, showcasing the composer's wit and charm. The album features pieces from "Orphée Aux Enfers," "Les Contes D'Hoffmann," "Madame Favart," "La Fille Du Tambour-Major," and "La Belle Helene."

Interesting Facts

• Jacques Offenbach is often called the "father of operetta," known for his catchy melodies and satirical wit.
• The Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo is one of Monaco's leading orchestras, renowned for its performances of operatic and symphonic repertoire.
• Conductor Reynald Giovaninetti has a distinguished career, having led numerous orchestras across Europe.

Track Listing

• Orphée Aux Enfers
  • Ouverture I - Galop (Acte IV) (A1)
  • Ouverture II (A2)
• Les Contes D'Hoffmann
  • Entracte (Acte II) (A3)
  • Entracte Et Barcarolle (Acte III) (A4)
• La Fille Du Tambour-Major
  • Ouverture (B1)
• Madame Favart
  • Ouverture (B2)
• La Grande-Duchesse De Gerolstein
  • Ouverture (B3)
• La Perichole
  • Entracte (Acte II) (B4)
  • Entracte (Acte III, 2e Tableau) (B5)
• La Belle Helene
  • Entracte (Acte II) (B6)

Key Credits

• Composed By: Jacques Offenbach
• Conductor: Reynald Giovaninetti
• Illustration [Cover]: Gill
• Orchestra: Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo
• Sleeve Notes [German]: Willi Reich

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