034571169767

Bizet: Songs

Ann Murray, Graham Johnson

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Cat No: CDA66976

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Release Date:  01 February 1998

Label:  Hyperion Records Ltd

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  034571169767

Genres:  Classical  Vocal  

  • Description

    Georges Bizet lived a somewhat frustrating life with his attempts at opera and other large-scale forms being scorned by a Parisian audience captivated by the charm and accessibility of the likes of Rossini. Even a work of the stature of Carmen did not receive recognition until after its composer's death. Bizet's works, therefore, are a tantalizing mix of pure genius and the routine hack work which he had to undertake merely to survive.
    Only in the genre of the mélodie did Bizet find himself free from the pressures of commercial music-making, and Graham Johnson and Ann Murray have here devised an enchanting programme of twenty particularly fine songs.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Ouvre ton coeur
      • 2. Vieille chanson
      • 3. Adieux de l'hotesse arabe
      • 4. Chanson d'avril
      • 5. A une fleur
      • 6. Adieux a Suzon
      • 7. Sonnet
      • 8. Guitare
      • 9. Rose d'amour
      • 10. Le grillon
      • 11. Douce mer
      • 12. La coccinelle
      • 13. Ma vie a son secret
      • 14. Pastorale
      • 15. L'abandonnee
      • 16. La chanson de la rose
      • 17. Pastel
      • 18. Berceuse (Sur un vieil air)
      • 19. Absence
      • 20. Tarentelle