Immerse yourself in the enchanting vocals of the renowned soprano Kiri Te Kanawa with her album "Ravel: Shéherazade; Duparc: 7 Mélodies etc." released on Warner Classics in 2005. This captivating collection showcases Te Kanawa's extraordinary range and emotional depth, featuring a blend of operatic and classical pieces that span a variety of moods and styles.
The album opens with a selection of mélodies by Henri Duparc, including the hauntingly beautiful "Phidylé" and the evocative "L'Invitation au voyage." These pieces are followed by Maurice Ravel's lush and exotic "Shéhérazade," a trio of songs that transport the listener to distant lands with their rich orchestration and vivid imagery.
Te Kanawa's performance is further highlighted by selections from operas by Gustave Charpentier, Claude Debussy, and Hector Berlioz. Each piece is a testament to her ability to convey deep emotion and tell a story through her singing. The album concludes with Berlioz's "Romance" from "La Damnation de Faust," a powerful and dramatic piece that showcases Te Kanawa's full vocal prowess.
Accompanied by a cello ensemble and the esteemed cellist Lynn Harrell, the album offers a rich and textured listening experience. With a duration of just over an hour, it's a perfect choice for those seeking a refined and sophisticated collection of classical and operatic music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kiri Te Kanawa or a newcomer to her work, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Duparc: PhidyléHenri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Belgique
Duparc: L'Invitation au voyage: "Mon enfant, ma soeur, songe à la douceur" (Presque lent)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Duparc: La vie antérieure: "J'ai longtemps habité sous de vastes portiques" (Lent et solennel)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Duparc: Le manoir de Rosamonde: "De sa dent soudaine et vorace" (Assez vif et avec force)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Duparc: Testament: "Pour que le vent te les apporte" (Mouvement modéré mais sans lenteur)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Duparc: Au pays où se fait la guerre: (Andante)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Duparc: Chanson triste: "Dans ton cœur dort un clair de lune" (Lent, avec un sentiment tendre et intime)Henri Duparc, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: I. AsieMaurice Ravel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National de Belgique
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: II. La flûte enchantéeMaurice Ravel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National de Belgique
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: III. L'indifférentMaurice Ravel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National, Bruxelles, Sir John Pritchard, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Opéra National de Belgique
Charpentier, G.: Louise, Act 3 Scene 1: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Debussy: L'Enfant prodigue, CD 61, L. 57: Récit et Air. "L'année en vain chasse l'année" (Lia)Claude Debussy, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 4 Scene 15: Romance, "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
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