- Audio CD (May 11 2004)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B0000521IN
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #155,695 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Villanelle |
| 2. Le Spectre De La Rose |
| 3. Sur Les Legunes |
| 4. Absence |
| 5. Au Cimetiere |
| 6. L'Ile Inconnue |
| 7. Les Troyens: Pantomime De L'Acte II - Richard Vieille |
| 8. I - Le Reveil De La Mariee |
| 9. II - La-bas, Vers L'Eglise |
| 10. III - Quel Galant M'est Comparable |
| 11. IV - Chanson Des Cueilleuses De Lentisques |
| 12. V - Tout Gai! |
| 13. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Daniel Catalanotti |
| 14. En Sourdine Op.58 No.2 - Daniel Arrignon |
| 15. Mandoline Op.58 No.1 - Daniel Arrignon |
| 16. Clair De Lune Op.46 No.2 - Daniel Arrignon |
| 17. Elegie Pour Violincelle Et Orchestre En Ut Mineur, Op.24 |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Bliss - the Marriage of Beauty and Intellect,
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This review is from: Les Nuits D Ete/5 Melodies Pop (Audio CD)
Listening to this recital is an extraordinary experience. Not only is the music refreshingly rethought for countertenor and incredibly well sung by the amazing David Daniels, the overall recording is so well thought out that it surely will become a Grammy contender. But all that hoopla aside, what is contained on this single CD is Daniels' sensitive, sensual, and elegantly sung 'Les Nuits d'ete' of Berlioz, 'Cinq Melodies populaires grecques' by Ravel and Faure's 'Trois Melodies'. It is difficult to vote for the most successful of the three cycles; each has its own beauties and golden moments. Daniels' voice is so inherently Gallic in sound here that you almost forget that his forte is Handel and the bel canto repertoire! There is no hint of strain over the vast vocal range and the words are obviously important to the singer. Though Daniels is usually hailed as a 'divo', here he reassures us that his sense of programming is of the highest order. In collaboration with conductor John Nelson and the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris the song cycles are separated by instrumental pieces of the highest quality: Berlioz songs are allowed to breathe during the interval with the Pantomime from Act II of 'Les Troyens', Ravel's songs float away to the strains of his 'Pavane pour une Infante defunte', and the Faure melodies linger though his achingly beautiful 'Elegy for Cello and Orchestra". This recital is sensitive, winsome, elegant, smart, and incredibly beautiful. This is one of those CDs to take on that infamous desert island...... Scores it a 10 star rating.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Les Nuits D Ete/5 Melodies Pop (Audio CD)
DD is obviously an amazing singer! You cant really put him next to any other countertenor that ever sang or will ever sing probibly! His tone is sublime and he has an amazing technique. I dont think Mr. Scholl can ever be able to attempt to sing this music! Les Nuits D'ete sounds fantastic, but my favorite is the 5 Greek songs by Ravel. This disc deserves to be No.1 on the classical chart and should win some kind of an award!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Daniels Will Take Your Breath Away,
By A Customer
This review is from: Les Nuits D Ete/5 Melodies Pop (Audio CD)
With his new groundbreaking disc, David Daniels has completely shattered the artificial boundaries of his voice category. This French recording, along with his two amazing recital discs, "Serenade" and "A Quiet Thing," proves that Daniels is simply a great singer, perhaps the best in the world-- not merely the foremost countertenor in history. With flawless technique, uniquely beautiful tone, and incomparable legato phrasing, he sings this music as if it were written for himself. Particularly wonderful are Faure's "En sourdine," Ravel's "The Song of the Lentisk Gatherers," and Berlioz's "Le spectre de la rose" and "Au cimetiere," but it's hard to choose favorite tracks-- everything on this disc will take your breath away.
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