Stephanie D'Oustrac - Sirenes - Berlioz: Nuits D'ete Wagner: Wesendonk - Lieder - Import CD

Credits:

Stephanie D'Oustrac

Description:

Doustrac's drawling voice Stephanie Doustrac is a French mezzo-soprano who also studied under William Christie. She is active on the opera and song scene with a wide repertoire. Her new recording, entitled "Sirens" (Sirens in French), a sea monster who captivated sailors with her mythical singing voice, is a collection of Romantic songs by Liszt, Berlioz, and Wagner. Liszt's "Lorelei" is a song about the legend of the Sirens of the Rhine, and Liszt wrote various versions of this song, including one for solo piano. It is a masterpiece with impressive harmony reminiscent of Wagner. Berlioz's Ophelia's Death was first written for solo voice and later arranged for female chorus. The profound world of Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder is also brilliant. The piano's representation of water in these water-related songs varies from composer to composer, and is enjoyable to listen to. Pianist Jourdan studied under Heidsieck and Roger Muraro, and is a virtuoso chamber musician. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Die Loreley, S. 273/2
2.Freudvoll und leidvoll, S. 280/1
3.Es war ein Konig in Thule, S. 278/2
4.Im Rhein, im schonen Strome, S. 272/2
5.Freudvoll und leidvoll, S. 280/2
6.Uber allen Gipfeln ist Ruh, S. 306/2
7.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: Villanelle, H. 82
8.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: Le Spectre de la rose, H. 83
9.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: Sur les lagunes - Lamento, H. 84
10.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: Absence, H. 85
11.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: Au cimetiere - Clair de lune, H. 8
12.Les Nuits d'ete - Six melodies pour voix et piano, Op. 7, H. 81A: L'Ile inconnue, H. 87
13.La Mort d'Ophelie, Op. 18 no. 2, H. 92A
14.Wesendonck-Lieder, WWV 91: Der Engel
15.Wesendonck-Lieder, WWV 91: Stehe still
16.Wesendonck-Lieder, WWV 91: Im Treibhaus
17.Wesendonck-Lieder, WWV 91: Schmerzen
18.Wesendonck-Lieder, WWV 91: Traume