Experience the captivating artistry of Belgian soprano Jodie Devos with her live album "Queen Elisabeth Competition: Voice 2014." Recorded on May 4, 2015, this 54-minute collection showcases Devos' remarkable coloratura vocal style, which she has honed through her success at international competitions, including the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels.
The album features a diverse range of opera arias and art songs, each performed with Devos' signature precision and expressiveness. From the dramatic intensity of Beethoven's "Christus am Ölberge" to the playful charm of Leonard Bernstein's "Glitter and Be Gay" from "Candide," Devos navigates the repertoire with ease and virtuosity. Notable highlights include her renditions of Mozart's "Vorrei spiegarvi, o Dio" and Verdi's "Caro nome" from "Rigoletto," both of which demonstrate her technical prowess and musical sensitivity.
"Queen Elisabeth Competition: Voice 2014" is a testament to Jodie Devos' exceptional talent and her ability to captivate audiences with her powerful and nuanced performances. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a thrilling journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical vocal repertoire.
2015 Off The Records2015 Queen Elisabeth Competition
Tracks
Christus am Ölberge, Op. 85: Erzittre, Erde - Preist des Erlösers Güte (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Der Schauspieldirektor, K. 486: Da schlägt die Abschiedsstunde - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Fünf Lieder, Op. 48: No. 2, Ich schwebe - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Fünf Lieder, Op. 48: No. 3, Kling! - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Apparition, CD 57 - LiveClaude Debussy, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Rigoletton, Act I: Gualtier Maldè - Caro nome (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveGiuseppe Verdi, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Act I: Les oiseaux dans la charmille (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveJacques Offenbach, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2: Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor - Nun beut die Flur - LiveJoseph Haydn, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Vorrei spiegarvi, o Dio, K. 418 - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Linda di Chamounix, Act I: Ah tardai troppo - O luce di quest’anima - LiveGaetano Donizetti, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Sechs Lieder, Op. 68: No. 5, Amor - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Candide, Act I, Scene 3: Glitter and Be Gay - LiveLeonard Bernstein, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer