"La Passion Lemieux" is a captivating collection of opera arias performed by the renowned Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux. Released on October 7, 2013, under the naïve classique label, this album showcases Lemieux's extraordinary vocal range and interpretive depth. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, the album features a diverse selection of arias from some of the most celebrated operas in the classical repertoire.
The tracklist includes iconic pieces such as "Empio, dirò, tu sei" from Giulio Cesare by George Frideric Handel, "Che farò senza Euridice" from Orfeo ed Euridice by Christoph Willibald Gluck, and "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" from Samson et Dalila by Camille Saint-Saëns. Lemieux's renditions of these arias, along with others by composers like Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Hector Berlioz, highlight her versatility and mastery of the operatic form.
This album is a testament to Marie-Nicole Lemieux's artistry, offering listeners a rich and immersive experience of some of the most beloved and powerful arias in opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "La Passion Lemieux" promises a memorable and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Giulio Cesare, HWV17: Empio, dirò, tu seiGeorge Frideric Handel, Alan Curtis, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Il Complesso Barocco
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Che faro senza EuridiceChristoph Willibald Gluck, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie
Samson et Dalila: Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voixCamille Saint-Saëns, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Orchestre National De France, Fabien Gabel
La fida ninfa, RV 714: Dimmi pastoreAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Ensemble Matheus, Philippe Jaroussky
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Voi, che sapeteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie
La fida ninfa, RV 714: Aure lievi che spirateAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Ensemble Matheus
Iphigénie en Aulide, Wq. 40: Jupiter, lance la foudreChristoph Willibald Gluck, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie
La fille du tambour-major: Examinez bien ma figureJacques Offenbach, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Orchestre National De France, Fabien Gabel