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Werther: Opera Explained

Artist: J. Massenet,
$12.36
Format: CD
SKU: NAX381732  |  Barcode: 636943817322

Description

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.

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Specifications
  • Format
    CD
  • Orchestra
    Orchestre National de Lille-R gion Nord - Pas-de Calais
  • Brand
    Naxos
  • Model #
    8558173
  • Number of Pieces
    1
  • Available Date
    7/19/2005

Tracks

  • 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