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David Timson - Werther: Opera Explained [CD]

David Timson - Werther: Opera Explained [CD]

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This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work, Thomson Smillie is informative yet entertaining, enabling the listener to get more from this remarkable art form.Massenet's Werther combines a deeply tender story with music of beauty and eloquence. One act alone contains two of the greatest arias in the repertoire: the mezzo-soprano aria 'Va! Laisse couler mes larmes' and the tenor's 'Pourquoi me rèveiller'. In their sentimental power and melodic richness these arias encapsulate the qualities that account for the universal popularity of this great work.

Tracklist:

  1. Introduction
  2. Ballet In French Opera
  3. French Opera In The 1800s
  4. Other French Opera Composers
  5. Goethe And The Plot Of Werther
  6. Prelude And Opening Of Act I
  7. Charlotte Enters
  8. Charlotte And Werther Return From The Ball
  9. Act II, Three Months Later
  10. Albert Confronts Werther
  11. Charlotte Discourages Werther
  12. Act III; Prelude And 'Letter Scene'
  13. Sophie Comes To Cheer Up Charlotte
  14. Charlotte And Werther
  15. Act IV, Werther's Apartment
  16. 'Tout Est Fini'

UPC: 636943817322
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.19.05
Format: CD

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