Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Valse. "Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Natalie Dessay, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: Air du cours de la reine. "Suis-je gentille ainsi ?" (Manon, Chœur)Jules Massenet, Natalie Dessay, Les Éléments, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: Gavotte. "Obéissons quand leur voix appelle" (Manon, Chœur)Jules Massenet, Natalie Dessay, Les Éléments, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
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
Thomas: Hamlet, Act IV: "À vos jeux mes amis" - "Et maintenant" (Ophélie)Ambroise Thomas, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas: Mignon, Act II: "Oui, pour ce soir" - "Je suis Titania la blonde" (Philine, Chœur)Ambroise Thomas, Natalie Dessay, Les Éléments, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 1: Duo des fleurs. "Viens, Mallika" - "Dôme épais, le jasmin" (Lakmé, Mallika)Léo Delibes, Michel Plasson, Delphine Haidan, Natalie Dessay, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 1: Récit et strophes. "Les fleurs me paraissent plus belles" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Michel Plasson, Natalie Dessay, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 2: Scène et légende de la fille du Paria. "Par les dieux inspirés" - Air des clochettes. "Où va la jeune Hindoue" (Lakmé, Nilakantha, Chœur)Léo Delibes, Natalie Dessay, Choeur Du Capitole De Toulouse, José van Dam, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
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 II: "Ah! quelle triste destinée" (Eurydice)Jacques Offenbach, Marc Minkowski, Orchestre de Chambre de Grenoble, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
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
Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges, M. 71, Tableau I: "Arrière ! Je réchauffe les bons" (Le Feu)Maurice Ravel, Natalie Dessay, Patrick Fournillier, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act I: "Compagne... teneri amici" - "Come per me sereno” (Amina, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Natalie Dessay, Choeurs de l'Opéra National de Lyon, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 1: "Sovra il sen la man mi posa" (Amina, Teresa, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Evelino Pidò, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, Natalie Dessay, Sara Mingardo, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Oh! Se una volta sola" (Amina, Rodolfo, Teresa, Elvino, Notaro, Lisa, Alessio, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Evelino Pidò, Carlo Colombara, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, Francesco Meli, Gordon Gietz, Jaël Azzaretti, Paul Gay, Sara Mingardo, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Ah! No credea mirarti" (Amina, Elvino, Rodolfo, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Evelino Pidò, Carlo Colombara, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, Francesco Meli, Natalie Dessay, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Ah! Non giunge uman pensiero" (Amina, Rodolfo, Teresa, Elvino, Notaro, Lisa, Alessio, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Evelino Pidò, Carlo Colombara, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, Francesco Meli, Gordon Gietz, Jaël Azzaretti, Natalie Dessay, Paul Gay, Sara Mingardo, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
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
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 2: "Se pietà di me non senti" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 3: "Piangerò la sorte mia" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 3: "Da tempeste il legno infranto" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, Natalie Dessay, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act I: "Tornami a vagheggiar" (Morgana)George Frideric Handel, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act I: "O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn!” (Königin der Nacht)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Louis Langrée
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384, Act II: "Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose" (Konstanze)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Louis Langrée
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act 2: "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren" (Octavian, Sophie)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Angelika Kirchschlager, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, Opera: "Grossmächtige Prinzessin" - "Noch glaub'ich dem einem ganz mich gehörend" (Zerbinetta)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Stravinsky: Le Rossignol, Act II: Chanson du rossignol. "Ah, joie, emplis mon coeur" (Le Rossignol, L'Empereur, Courtisans, Le Chambellan)Igor Stravinsky, James Conlon, Albert Shagidullin, Choeurs de l'Opéra National de Paris, Laurent Naouri, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
Bernstein: Candide, Act 1: "Glitter and Be Gay" (Cunégonde)Leonard Bernstein, Natalie Dessay, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis
Natalie Dessay is a captivating French opera soprano renowned for her distinctive, bell-clear coloratura voice that boasts an unusual richness and seemingly limitless range. Her performances are marked by an intense charisma and magnetism that have illuminated the stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Dessay's career is celebrated for its variety and depth, with notable roles such as Lucia, which solidified her status as a leading bel canto diva. Beyond her operatic prowess, Dessay is also an accomplished actress, bringing an added layer of intensity to her performances. In 2011, she formed a beloved duo with pianist Philippe Cassard, touring extensively and giving voice to both female composers and heroines. Dessay's impact on the opera world is profound, and she has announced plans to conclude her illustrious career in 2025.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with Natalie Dessay, one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. "Natalie Dessay à l'opéra," released on February 26, 2021, under Warner Classics, is a captivating collection of arias that showcases her extraordinary vocal range and interpretive brilliance. Spanning a diverse repertoire from beloved composers like Mozart, Verdi, Bellini, and Donizetti, this album offers a rich tapestry of operatic masterpieces.
With a duration of 3 hours and 39 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most iconic and emotionally resonant moments in opera. From the ethereal "Der Hölle Rache" from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" to the heart-wrenching "Spargi d'amaro pianto" from Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," Natalie Dessay's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. Her ability to convey the depth and nuance of each character is a testament to her artistry and dedication to her craft.
The album features a stunning array of arias, including the delicate and playful "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" from Offenbach's "Les contes d'Hoffmann" and the powerful "Ah! Non giunge uman pensiero" from Bellini's "La sonnambula." Each piece is meticulously crafted, highlighting Dessay's technical prowess and emotional depth. Whether she is portraying the innocence of Pamina in "Ach, ich fühl's" from "Die Zauberflöte" or the tragic Lucia in "Il dolce suono" from "Lucia di Lammermoor," her performances are both technically flawless and deeply moving.
"Natalie Dessay à l'opéra" is not just a collection of arias; it is a celebration of the operatic art form. The album's diverse selection of pieces offers a glimpse into the vast and varied world of opera, making it an essential addition to any music lover's collection. Natalie Dessay's extraordinary talent and passion for her art shine through in every note, making this album a true gem for both opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.