Recital Denyce Graves: Heroines de L'opera Romantique Francais [Import]

Denyce Graves (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Aria
• ASIN: B000009KCP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,300 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Mon coeur s'ouvre ŕ ta voix

2. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Printimps qui commence

3. Sapho, opera: Oh ma Lyre immortelle

4. La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, chorus and orchestra, ('légende dramatique') H. 111 (Op. 24): Air de

5. Werther, lyric drama in 4 acts: Air des lettres

6. Werther, lyric drama in 4 acts: Air des larmes

7. Mignon, opera in 3 acts: Connais-tu le Pays?

8. Le Roi d'Ys, opera in 3 acts: Air de Margared

9. Djamileh, opéra-comique in 1 act: Nour Eddin, Roi de Lahore

10. La favorita, opera: O, mon Fernand

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best mezzo soprano currently active; gorgeous voice., March 7, 2001

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D. R. Schryer (Poquoson, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Recital Denyce Graves: Heroines de L'opera Romantique Francais (Audio CD)

There are some fine mezzo sopranos currently active, but Denyce Graves is the best of the lot -- and by a significant margin. Graves is the only modern mezzo whom I would put in the same class as the great mezzos of the past: Rise Stevens, Marilyn Horne, and Christa Ludwig. The arias selected for this CD range from good to great and the singing is superb. If you haven't yet heard this outstanding mezzo, this CD is an excellent place to start. Please don't pass this one up.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't praise this album enough!!, October 2, 1999

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"sstadler" (Rome, Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Recital Denyce Graves: Heroines de L'opera Romantique Francais (Audio CD)

Anyone who truly loves French opera, in particular mezzo sopranos, rejoice! This is indeed a treasure to listen to again and again. Denyce Graves is the most talented mezzo to emerge in the last 10 years, her diction is superb, as well as her knowledge of the French style. I don't think I have ever heard a more moving rendition of "Mon couer s'ouvre ta voix" from Samson et Dalila in my life. She makes so much of the text! The little known aria from Gounod's "Sapho" is worth the price of the CD alone. Graves is SO moving, SO dignified, she moved me to tears. I could go on and on about each piece, but will leave you to discover this wonderful CD for yourself.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Denyce Graves Captures The Sound Of Romantic Love Powerfully, June 4, 1999

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This review is from: Recital Denyce Graves: Heroines de L'opera Romantique Francais (Audio CD)

I've owned this album for many years and I am still captivated by Denyce Graves powerful and moving voice. I never grow tired of hearing this beautiful recording, sung with such strength and grace. Of all of her recordings I have found this to be the most completely enjoyable time and time again.