Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Gioachino Rossini's operatic masterpieces with "L'Opera De Paris." This exquisite collection, released on January 1, 2000, under the Maestoso label, offers a sweeping journey through the composer's most beloved arias and ensembles, spanning nearly three hours of pure musical bliss. Rossini, renowned for his lighthearted opera buffa and celebrated works like "Il barbiere di Siviglia," showcases his unparalleled genius in this compilation, which features iconic pieces from his extensive operatic repertoire.
From the dramatic intensity of "Guillaume Tell" to the enchanting melodies of "La Damnation De Faust," this album is a treasure trove of operatic gems. Each track, meticulously selected and performed, highlights Rossini's unique ability to blend vocal virtuosity with captivating storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a curious newcomer, this collection promises an unforgettable experience, transporting you to the grandeur of Parisian opera houses and the rich tapestry of Rossini's musical legacy.
"L'Opera De Paris" is not just a collection of songs; it is a celebration of Rossini's enduring influence on the world of opera. With a diverse range of arias and ensembles, this album offers a comprehensive overview of Rossini's artistic evolution, from his early works to his later masterpieces. Prepare to be captivated by the soaring vocals, intricate orchestrations, and timeless melodies that have made Rossini one of the most beloved composers in classical music history.
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Tracks
Guillaume Tell, Priere De Guillaume: Sois De GuillaumeGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Guillaume Tell, Air D'Arnold: Asile HereditaireGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Rene Verdlere, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
La Juive, Air D'Eleazar: Dieu, Que Ma Voix TremblanteGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Rene Verdlere, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Les Huguenots, Air De Marguerite: O Beau Pays De La TouraineGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Eide Norena, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
La Favorite, Air De Fernand: Uh Ange, Une Femme InconnueGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, René Maison, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
La Favorit, Cavatine Du Roi: Jardins De I'AlcazarGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
La Favorite, Air Du Roi: Pour Tant D'AmourGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Julian Lafont, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
La Damnation De Faust, Couplets De La Puce: Une Puce GentilleGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
La Damnation De Faust, Romance De Marguerite: Le Roi De ThuleGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Conchita Supervia, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
La Damnation De Faust, Serenade De Mephisto: Devant La MaisonGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
La Damnation De Faust, Invocation A La Nature: Nature ImmenseGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, René Maison, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
La Reine De Soliman, Cavatine De Soliman: Sous Les Pieds D'Une FemmeGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Paul Payan, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
L'Africaine, Air De Nelusko: Fille Des RoisGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
L'Africaine, Ballade D'Adamastor: NeluskoGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
L'Africaine, Airs De Vasco: Pays MerveileuxGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Rene Verdlere, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Hamlet, Evocation: Spectre InfernalGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Arthur Endrèze, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Hamlet, Brindisi: O Vin, Dissipe La TristesseGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Hamlet, Priere De Claudius: Je T'ImploreGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Paul Payan, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Hamlet, Scene De La Folie D'Ophelie: A Vos Jeux, Mes AmisGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Eide Norena, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Hamlet, Arioso d'Hamlet: Comme Une Pale FleurGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Arthur Endrèze, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust, Air De Faust: Salut, O Mon Dernier MatinGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Miguel Villabella, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust, Duo Faust Mephisto: A Moi Les PlaisirsGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, René Maison, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Julien Lafont, Frederick Ashton
Faust: Ronde Du Veau D'orGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Andre Pernet, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Faust, Couplets De Siebel: Faites-Lui Mes AveuxGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Conchita Supervia, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Faust, Cavatine De Faust: Salut, Demeure Chaste Et PureGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Gaston Micheletti, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust, Ballade Du Roi De Thule: MargueriteGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Ninon Vallin, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust, Air Des Bijoux: MargueriteGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Ninon Vallin, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Faust, Serenade De Mephisto: Vous Qui Faites I'EndormieGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Andre Pernet, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust: Trio Du Duel (Faust, Valentin, Mephisto)Gioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Miguel Villabella, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Edouard Rouard
Faust: Mort De Valentin: Ecoute-Moi Bien, MargueriteGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Edouard Rouard, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Faust: Scene De L'EgliseGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Faust: Trio FinalGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, René Maison, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Ninon Vallin, Julien Lafont
Le Roi De Lahore, Arioso De Scindia: Promesse De Mon AvenirGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Arthur Endrèze, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Sigurd: Entree De Sigurd: Prince Du RhinGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, René Maison, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Sigurd, Air D'Hagen: Odin, Dieu FaroucheGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Paul Payan, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Sigurd, Air Du Grand-Pretre: Et Toi, Freia, Deesse De L'AmourGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Etlenne Billot, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Sigurd, Air De Sigurd: Esprits GardiensGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Rene Verdlere, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, Frederick Ashton
Sigurd, Le Reveil De Brunehilde: Salut, Splendeur Du JourGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Germaine Lubin, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Le Cid, Air De chimene: Pleurez, Mes YeuxGioachino Rossini, Fromental Halévy, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gaetano Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Ernest Reyer, Germaine Cernay, Frederick Ashton, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris
Gioachino Rossini, born on the rare date of February 29, 1792, in Pesaro, Italy, is renowned for his prolific and influential contributions to the world of opera. By the age of 18, Rossini had already premiered his first opera, and over the next two decades, he composed 39 operas that would set new standards for both comic and serious genres. His most celebrated works include the witty and energetic "The Barber of Seville," the enchanting "Cinderella" (La Cenerentola), and the grand "William Tell." Rossini's music is characterized by its melodic inventiveness, technical brilliance, and a keen sense of drama. Despite retiring from large-scale composition in his thirties, Rossini's legacy endures, making him one of the most beloved and influential figures in classical music. His larger-than-life personality and culinary passions are as legendary as his compositions, adding to the enduring fascination with this remarkable composer.