Natalie Dessay, the celebrated French soprano, showcases her extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility in this captivating 2010 album, "Les Stars Du Classique: Natalie Dessay." Released under the Parlophone label, this collection is a treasure trove of operatic arias and classical pieces, spanning a little over an hour and sixteen minutes. Dessay's enchanting voice breathes life into a diverse repertoire, from the delicate and ethereal "Der Hölle Rache" by Mozart to the playful and charming "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" by Offenbach. The album also features notable works by composers such as Delibes, Meyerbeer, Donizetti, Verdi, and Rachmaninov, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and emotions. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a delightful exploration of Natalie Dessay's artistry and the timeless beauty of classical music.
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 2: Légende de la fille "Où va la jeune Hindoue" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 2: Chanson d'Olympia. "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" (Olympia)Jacques Offenbach, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Offenbach: Orphée aux enfers, Act 2: Duo de la mouche. "Il m'a semblé sur mon épaule" (Eurydice, Jupiter)Jacques Offenbach, Marc Minkowski, Laurent Naouri, Natalie Dessay, Orchestre de Chambre de Grenoble, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Meyerbeer: Le pardon de Ploërmel, Act 2: Air. "Ombre légère qui suis mes pas" (Dinorah)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: I vespri siciliani, Act 5 Scene 2: "Mercé, dilette amiche" (Elena)Giuseppe Verdi, Natalie Dessay, Evelino Pidò, Concerto Köln
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 2: Arie. "Der Hölle Rache" (Königin der Nacht)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Natalie Dessay, Louis Langrée, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 2: Arie. "Ach, ich fühl's" (Pamina)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Natalie Dessay, Louis Langrée, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Mozart: Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427: I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Louis Langrée, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 1, Aria. "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Natalie Dessay, Neil Brough, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Monteverdi: Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi: Lamento della ninfa, SV 163Claudio Monteverdi, Emmanuelle Haïm, Christopher Purves, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay, Simon Wall, Topi Lehtipuu
Strauss, R: Brentano Lieder, Op. 68: No. 5, Amor (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Rachmaninov: 14 Romances, Op. 34: No. 14, VocaliseSergei Rachmaninoff, Natalie Dessay, Michael Schønwandt, Berliner Symphoniker
Alyabyev: SoloveyAlexander Alyabyev, Natalie Dessay, Michael Schønwandt, Berliner Symphoniker
Bernstein: Candide, Act 1: "Glitter and Be Gay" (Cunégonde)Leonard Bernstein, Natalie Dessay, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis
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