Gounod - Faust / Gedda · de Los Angeles · Christoff · Gorr · Cluytens [Box set]

Charles Gounod (Artist), André Cluytens (Artist), Nicolai Gedda (Artist), Victoria de Los Angeles (Artist), Orchestre et Choeur du Théâtre de l'Opéra (Artist), Boris Christoff (Artist), Ernest Blanc (Artist), Liliane Berton (Artist), René Duclos (Artist), Rita Gorr (Artist), Victor Autran (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 8, 1990)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000002SHX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,893 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply perfect, September 30, 1999

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This review is from: Gounod - Faust / Gedda · de Los Angeles · Christoff · Gorr · Cluytens (Audio CD)

Faust is one of the most staged operas in the world, and there are several reasons for this: unbeatable music, majestic choirs, solid libretto. With so many existing representations it becomes difficult to identify the better, but I am sure this is it. Gedda's soft voice but great spirit define Faust. Boris Christoff encarnates Mephistopheles, with all the cynicism and intelligence of the character. And Victoria de los Angeles is the face of all the innoncence and courage of Marguerite. Last but not least, Cluytens manages to offer a supreme conduction. This is truly an unforgettable Faust.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PORTEZ MON AME AU CIEUX..., October 4, 2000

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EriKa "E" (Iceland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gounod - Faust / Gedda · de Los Angeles · Christoff · Gorr · Cluytens (Audio CD)

Teaching oneself about opera is not easy. I have been trying and struggling with this for years. But it is clear that Faust is one of the most popular operas of all time. Of the countless recorded versions available, I have purchased about five, and of them, this is by far the best. It is sheer heaven to listen to this entire opera, no exaggeration. The most marvelous moment occurs near the end when Mephistopheles, Faust, and Marguerite are singing together with an amazing, powerful and harmonius culmination, and Marguerite pleads for her soul. Mephistopheles pronounces, "Jugée!" and a choir of angels contradicts him, "Sauvée!"

A beautiful and moving version of an unforgettable story.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most perfect recording of Faust to date, June 1, 2001

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Rod Tierman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gounod - Faust / Gedda · de Los Angeles · Christoff · Gorr · Cluytens (Audio CD)

We find all of the principal singers, Gedda, De Los Angeles, Christoff, Blanc, and Gorr in their glorious prime. Gedda's portrayal of the main character is the model by which all other Tenors essaying this role should follow. His "Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure" is sheer perfection. De Los Angeles offers a very sympathetic performance of Marguerite. Her "Spinning Aria" is very beautifully sung here. Christoff is a very menacing and sinister Mephistophole. Both the "Golden Calf Aria" and his "Serenade" are done to perfection. The final act Trio is breathtaking here! Ernest Blanc may not be considered a "great" singer by some, but his Baritone voice was used very tastefully and subtly and his "Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux" is done very well, and in the original (higher) key. Gorr's Siebel is sung in her typical expert fashion. This, in this reviewer's opinion, is THE Faust to own.