Saint-Saens - Helene, Nuit Persane
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Label: Melba
Cat No: MR3011142
Format: Hybrid SACD + Book
Number of Discs: 2
Release Date: 29th September 2008
Contents
Artists
Rosamund IllingSteve Davislim
Leanne Kenneally
Zan McKendree-Wright
Belle Epoque Chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Conductor
Guillaume TourniaireArtists
Rosamund IllingSteve Davislim
Leanne Kenneally
Zan McKendree-Wright
Belle Epoque Chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Conductor
Guillaume TourniaireAbout
Hélène is a one hour, one act poème lyrique written for Dame Nellie Melba in 1904 and features the thrilling international tenor based in Europe, Steve Davislim. This is a debut on Melba Recordings of Guillaume Tourniaire, one of the most exhilarating conductors of our time. Saint-Saëns depicts one of history’s greatest love affairs in music that is characterised by soaring lyricism and shot through with sumptuous melodies.
Hélène is coupled with another world premiere recording, the orchestral version of Saint-Saëns’ hypnotic cycle for tenor, alto, chorus, narrator and orchestra, Nuit Persane – a memorable account showcasing Steve Davislim and alto Zan McKendree-Wright.
Both works exemplify Saint-Saëns at his best.
The CD book contains articles by Bettany Hughes, noted Helen of Troy specialist, and Professor Hugh McDonald, distinguished Berlioz biographer and musicologist. The 2 disc set's luxury 100-page book includes essays, illustrations and translations, with full libretto and song texts in French and English.
Cast:
- Helene: Rosamund Illing
- Paris: Steve Davislim
- Venus: Leanne Kenneally
- Pallas: Zan McKendree-Wright
Track Listing:
CD1: Hélène
1 Introduction
2 Scène Premiere
3 Scène Deuxième
4 Scène Troisième
5 Scène Quatrième
6 Scène Cinquième
7 Scène Sixième
8 Scène Septième
CD2: Nuit Persane, Op.26b
Première Partie (La solitaire)
1 Prélude
2 La brise
3 La solitaire
4 La fuite
Deuxième Partie (La vallée de l’union)
5 Prélude
6 Au cimetiere
7 Les cynges
Troisième Partie (Fleurs de sang)
8 Prélude
9 Sabre en main
Quatrième Partie (Songe d’opium)
10 Prélude
11 Tournoiement
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