Jonas Kaufmann - L'Opera (Deluxe) - Import CD Digipak

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Jonas Kaufmann

Description:

Jonas Kaufmann’s highly anticipated 2017 album is a collection of magnificent arias from 19th-century French opera. The album features works ranging from Halévy’s *La Juive* (1835) to Berlioz’s *Les Troyens* (1858), Bizet’s two masterpieces *Carmen* (1875) and *Les Pêcheurs de perles* (1863), Gounod’s *Romeo and Juliet*, and finally to Massenet’s 1892 masterpiece *Werther*—this album features 11 arias and 3 duets selected from 12 operas and one vocal work that truly represent the essence of French opera. Kaufmann states, “French opera is a cherished repertoire that is close to my heart.” “These works reflect the spirit of an exceptionally distinctive era in the history of European culture. On this album, I’ve included not only works that represent the highlights of this era but also pieces that hold significant meaning in my career to date. Wilhelm Meister in *Mignon* was the first French opera I ever sang (at the Toulouse Opera in 2001), and my successes in *Carmen* and *Werther* greatly expanded my career as a singer. “I sang *Werther* for the very first time at the Paris Opera—being the only German in a French ensemble was a risky undertaking, but I drew great strength from my colleagues, the conductor, and above all, from the recording by the renowned French tenor, Georges Till’s recording,” he confesses, revealing that he is, quite literally, head over heels for French opera. Complete video recordings of *Carmen* and *Werther* have been released, and since his Decca debut album, *Romantic Arias* (2008), also includes arias from French operas, it is clear that he has had an affinity for this repertoire from the very beginning of his career. (1/2) Sony Music

Tracklisting:

1.Romeo et Juliette, Acte II: "L'amour... Ah! Levetoi, soleil!" Kaufmann, Jonas
2.Werther, Acte III: "Traduire... Ah! bien souvent...Pourquoi me reveiller, o souffle du printemps?" Kaufmann, Jonas
3.Mignon, Acte III, scene 5: "Elle ne croyait pas, dans sa candeur naive" Kaufmann, Jonas
4.Carmen, Acte II: "Je le veux, Carmen... La fleur que tu m'avais jetee" Kaufmann, Jonas
5.Les pecheurs de perles, Acte I: "C'est toi, toi qu'enfin je revois!... Au fond du temple saint" Kaufmann, Jonas
6.Le roi d'Ys, Acte III, Scene 1:"Puisqu'on ne peut flechir... Vainement, ma bienaimee" Kaufmann, Jonas
7.Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Acte IV: "O Dieu, de quelle ivresse" Kaufmann, Jonas
8.L'Africaine, Acte IV: "Pays merveilleux!... O paradis" Kaufmann, Jonas
9.Manon, Acte II: "Enfin, Manon, nous voila seuls ensemble!... En fermant les yeux, je vois labas" Kaufmann, Jonas
10.Manon, Acte III, Scene 2: "Toi! Vous!... N'estce plus ma main que cette main presse?" Kaufmann, Jonas
11.Le Cid, Acte III, Scene 3: "Ah! tout est bien fini!... O souverain, o juge, o pere" Kaufmann, Jonas
12.La Juive, Acte IV: "Rachel, quand du Seigneur" Kaufmann, Jonas
13.La Damnation de Faust, Part III, Scene 1: "Merci, doux crepuscule!" Kaufmann, Jonas
14.Les Troyens, Acte V, Scene 1: "Inutiles regrets! Je dois quitter Carthage!" Kaufmann, Jonas