Rebel, F. / Francoeur, F.: Zelindor, Roi Des Sylphes [Opera] / Le Trophee Suite

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Zelindor, roi des Sylphes (more info)
Performed by: Opera Lafayette Orchestra
Composed by: Francois Rebel Francois Francoeur
Conducted by: Ryan Brown
Ah Young Hong, soprano
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
William Sharp, baritone
Jean-Paul Fouchecourt, tenor
Recording date: 15-16 October 2007


1.   Scene 1: Ouverture - 00:03:14
2.   Scene 1: Un souverain Genie adore une mortelle! (Zulim, Zelindor) - 00:06:57
3.   Scene 2: Pourquoi me refuser le plaisir de vous voir? (Zirphe) - Belle Zirphe, que ce qui peut vous plaire (Zelindor) - 00:05:23
4.   Scene 3: Prelude - Que vois-je? (Zirphe) - 00:00:57
5.   Scene 3: Air pour Les Nymphes - 00:01:33
6.   Scene 3: Il faut que tont seconde (Chorus) - 00:01:36
7.   Scene 3: Air: Sur vos pas, par quel charme admirable (A Nymph) - 00:02:51
8.   Scene 3: Passepied - 00:01:55
9.   Scene 3: C'en est assez; Ah! Paraissez enfin (Zirphe, Zelindor) - 00:07:49
10.   Scene 4: Prelude pour les Genies elementaires - 00:01:28
11.   Scene 4: Air pour les Gnomes et Ondins - 00:01:10
12.   Scene 4: Air pour les Sylphes et Salamandres - 00:01:26
13.   Scene 4: Que dans les airs vos chants harmonieux (Zelindor, Chorus) - 00:02:00
14.   Scene 4: Air gai - 00:01:11
15.   Scene 4: Menuet I: Quel amant sous vos lois s'engage! (A Sylphid) - Menuet II: Vos destins changent leur cours (Chorus, A Sylphid) - 00:05:04
16.   Scene 4: Bourrees I - II - Reprise de l'air gai - 00:02:34


Le trophee Suite (more info)
Performed by: Opera Lafayette Orchestra
Composed by: Francois Rebel Francois Francoeur
Conducted by: Ryan Brown
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
Jean-Paul Fouchecourt, tenor
Recording date: 15-16 October 2007


17.   I. Overture - 00:03:04
18.   II. Sarabande - 00:01:22
19.   III. Gavotte I - II - 00:01:57
20.   IV. Ariette: Ornez de fleurs vos tetes (La Muse) - 00:02:51
21.   V. Gavotte pour les Muses et les Plaisirs: Que de plaisirs enchanteurs (Le Genie) - 00:02:10
22.   VI. Viste - Prelude - 00:00:44
23.   VII. Air I - II - 00:01:00
24.   VIII. Fanfare - 00:01:19

Reviews

Versaille is just a sigh (Mar 7, 2010)
Reviewer:Jim D
Those who only think of opera as "grand" will probably not find this disc to their taste. Other folks, whose feet tap at the elegant dances of the royal court, will certainly enjoy it. The effect is made here not by the huge crescendo and the high C, but by elegant phrasing, ornaments, and instrumental effects. There's not much plot to "Zélindor" (given complete)--god loves mortal, who loves... Those who only think of opera as "grand" will probably not find this disc to their taste. Other folks, whose feet tap at the elegant dances of the royal court, will certainly enjoy it. The effect is made here not by the huge crescendo and the high C, but by elegant phrasing, ornaments, and instrumental effects. There's not much plot to "Zélindor" (given complete)--god loves mortal, who loves him anyway--and it's just an excuse for the dances. Jean-Paul Fouchécourt is the ultimate "tenore di grazia," his every phrase stylish and easy. Though she sings well enough, Heidi Grant Murphy seems almost earth-bound by comparison. "Le Trophée" is reduced to a suite of dance selections, with only two arias. Very nice work from the period instruments, guided by Ryan Brown; texts and translations. Do indulge.

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