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In Rêveries, Sylvia McNair and Roger Vignoles present a comprehensive survey of French mélodies, thoughtfully chosen and tastefully performed. Ranging from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, these selections are representative of the delicate and often introspective art songs written by the leading French composers of the period. Claude Debussy's impressionistic Ariettes oubliées establish a languorous mood that lasts for most of the program. Of these six numbers, only the lively "Paysages Belges" provides enough contrast to briefly lift the spell. The four Bizet songs by included are not exceptional pieces, though Adieu de l'hôtesse arabe is the most interesting of the group for its exoticism and inventive harmonic exploration. Olivier Messiaen's subjective Mélodies are simple settings of rather slender lyrics and are perhaps the least satisfying of the songs offered here. Gabriel Fauré's three songs are sentimental and richly harmonized, characteristic of fin-de-siècle expression and taste, though refined and free of gaudiness. The last six songs are fine examples of Francis Poulenc's melodic gifts, sophistication, and wit. The humorous Voyage à Paris is cast in a popular chanson style, and the three surrealistic Métamorphoses bring the program to a close with an ironic but light touch.
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Ariettes Oubliées, L. 60 (Claude Debussy)
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Claude Debussy, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Marie Verlaine, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Georges Bizet, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Georges Bizet, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer - Victor Marie Hugo, Author
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Georges Bizet, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Georges Bizet, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Trois Mélodies (Olivier Messiaen)
Olivier Messiaen, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Olivier Messiaen, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Olivier Messiaen, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sully Prudhomme, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Armand Silvestre, Author - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Guillaume Apollinaire, Author - Francis Poulenc, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Banalités, FP 107 (Francis Poulenc)
Guillaume Apollinaire, Author - Francis Poulenc, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Guillaume Apollinaire, Author - Francis Poulenc, Composer - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Métamorphoses, FP 121 (Francis Poulenc)
Francis Poulenc, Composer - Louise de Vilmorin, Author - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Francis Poulenc, Composer - Louise de Vilmorin, Author - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Francis Poulenc, Composer - Louise de Vilmorin, Author - Roger Vignoles, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Sylvia McNair, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer
℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V.
Album review
In Rêveries, Sylvia McNair and Roger Vignoles present a comprehensive survey of French mélodies, thoughtfully chosen and tastefully performed. Ranging from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, these selections are representative of the delicate and often introspective art songs written by the leading French composers of the period. Claude Debussy's impressionistic Ariettes oubliées establish a languorous mood that lasts for most of the program. Of these six numbers, only the lively "Paysages Belges" provides enough contrast to briefly lift the spell. The four Bizet songs by included are not exceptional pieces, though Adieu de l'hôtesse arabe is the most interesting of the group for its exoticism and inventive harmonic exploration. Olivier Messiaen's subjective Mélodies are simple settings of rather slender lyrics and are perhaps the least satisfying of the songs offered here. Gabriel Fauré's three songs are sentimental and richly harmonized, characteristic of fin-de-siècle expression and taste, though refined and free of gaudiness. The last six songs are fine examples of Francis Poulenc's melodic gifts, sophistication, and wit. The humorous Voyage à Paris is cast in a popular chanson style, and the three surrealistic Métamorphoses bring the program to a close with an ironic but light touch.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 22 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:07
- Main artists: Sylvia McNair Roger Vignoles
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Genre: Classical
© 2015 Decca Music Group Limited, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 1997 Universal International Music B.V., under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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