Name: Donizetti: Lucie di Lammermoor par Natalie Dessay
Brand: Natalie Dessay
SKU: 5099996673157
Price: 9.9 USD
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This recording presents a welcome opportunity to hear Donizetti's dramatic masterpiece in its French incarnation of 1839, which, although popular for many years (and the version first heard in America in 1841), has largely fallen out of the repertory. It also allows its two stars, Natalie Dessay and Roberto Alagna, to weigh in on a standard work without duplicating the many recordings already in existence. The results are well worth hearing; fans of the Italian version will notice substantial differences in the plot and subtle re-working of the vocal lines that make the entire piece seem fresh. Both Alagna and Dessay deliver excellent performances; together they could use more chemistry -- their love duet at the end of Act I, for example, feels a little dry -- but individually they each have terrific moments. Alagna shines in the third act, bringing great passion and beauty of singing to the graveyard scene, and Dessay sings a wonderfully intricate "Que n'avons-nous des ailes," capturing an optimism and loving spirit that makes her final betrayal seem all the more tragic. Ludovic Tézier is outstanding as Henri Ashton; his mellifluous tone and stolid delivery make his callous treatment of Lucie seem plausible, as if from lack of feeling more than ill intent. Nicolas Cavallier is equally interesting in the role of Raymond, and the supporting roles are all capably sung, if not with great flair. Evelino Pidó leads the Orchestra and Chorus of l'Opera National de Lyon in a solid performance. The chorus in particular greatly contributes to the mood of the piece.
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Donizetti: Lucie di Lammermoor

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Volume 1

1. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 1: No. 1, Introduction et Choeur, "Couronnez la crète des montagnes" (Gilbert, Chorus)

2. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 2: No. 2, Scène et Air, "Quel air sombre" (Gilbert, Henri Ashton)

3. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 2: "D'un amour qui me brave il faut briser l'entrave" (Henri, Gilbert, Chorus)

4. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 3: "A moi, viens, ouvre tes ailes" (Henri, Gilbert, Chorus)

5. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 4: No. 3, Scène et Choeur, "J'arrive le dernier au rendez-vous" (Arthur, Henri, Gilbert, Chorus)

6. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 6: No. 4, Scène et Cavatine, "Gilbert! … C'est moi, mademoiselle" (Lucie, Gilbert)

7. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 7: "Que n'avons nous des ailes ..." (Lucie)

8. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "C'est moi Lucie, j'ai voulu" (Edgard, Lucie)

9. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "Sur la tombe de mon père" (Edgard, Lucie)

10. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 8: "Qu'une lettre en ma misère" (Lucie, Edgard)

11. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 1: No. 6, Scène et Duo, "Ainsi tu viens de France?" (Henri, Gilbert)

12. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 2: "Je t'attendais, approche" (Henri, Lucie)

13. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 2: "Pleurant son absence, du fond de ma souffrance" (Lucie, Henri)

14. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 2: "Entends-tu ces chants de fête?" (Henri, Lucie)

15. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 3: No. 7, Finale, "Suivons l'amant qui nous conduit" (Chorus, Arthur)

16. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 3: No. 8, Scène et Sextuor, "Eh bien, Lucie?" (Arthur, Henri, Lucie, Raymond, Edgard, Chorus)

17. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 5: "J'ai pour moi mon droit, mon glaive" (Edgard, Henri, Lucie, Raymond, Gilbert, Arthur, Chorus)

18. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 5: No. 9, Stretta finale, "Loin de nous, je te l'ordonne" (Henri, Arthur, Raymond, Edgard, Lucie, Chorus)

19. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 2 Scene 5: "Non, du serment tu trahis la foi!" (Edgard, Lucie, Henri, Raymond, Gilbert, Arthur, Chorus)

Volume 2

1. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 1: No. 10, Entracte orchestral

2. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 2: No. 11, Récitatif et Duo, "Oui mon seigneur, à la petite porte de votre parc" (Gilbert, Henri, Edgard)

3. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 3: "Souviens-toi qu'en ce domaine" (Henri, Edgard)

4. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 3: "J'aurai ton sang!" (Edgard, Henri)

5. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 4: No. 12, Choeur sur le théâtre, "Elle a quitté ces lieux la jeune épouse" (Chorus)

6. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 5: No. 13, Scène et Choeur, "Malheur, malheur! destin terrible!" (Raymond, Chorus)

7. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 6: No. 14, Scène et Air, "Elle s'avance, hélas, pauvre victime" (Raymond, Lucie)

8. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 6: "Ah! C'est l'hymne des noces" (Lucie, Raymond, Chorus)

9. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 7: "Ashton s'avance" (Raymond, Henri, Lucie, Chorus)

10. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 7: "Je vais quitter la terre, rejoindre la lumière" (Lucie, Henri, Raymond, Chorus)

11. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3: "Tombes de mes aïeux" (Edgard)

12. Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 9: No. 16, Finale, "Ravenswood, à ton attente" (Chorus, Edgard, Raymond, Henri)

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