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Thaïs
For those who recognize Thaïs as the neglected gem it is, this performance will be a revelation. Carol Neblett, in the title role, is nothing short of extraordinary—her voice gleams with both shimmer and steel, and her upper register soars effortlessly. She fully inhabits the role, exuding seductive glamour in the opera's first half and then transitioning seamlessly into radiant, devotional lyricism following Thaïs's transformation. The supporting cast is strong, with Patricia Brooks a graceful and expressive Albine and Ara Berberian offering sonorous authority as Palémon.
Track List
Act I
1. Voici le pain
2. Le voici! Le voici!
3. Hélas! enfant encore
4. Ne nous mêlons jamais, mon fils, aux gens du siècle
5. Honte! horreur! ténèbres éternelles!
6. Esprit de lumière et de grâce
7. Va, mendiant, chercher ailleurs ta vie!
8. Voilà donc la terrible cité!
9. Ah!... Athanaël, c'est toi! mon condisciple
10. Ah! Ah! Ah!... Je vais donc te revoir brillant comme autrefois!
11. Garde-toi bien! Voici ta terrible ennemie!
12. C'est Thaïs, l'idole fragile
13. Qui te fait si sévère
14. Ah! je suis seule... Dis-moi que je suis belle
15. Étranger, te voilà comme tu l'avais dit
16. Eh bien, fais-moi connaître
17. Méditation
2. Le voici! Le voici!
3. Hélas! enfant encore
4. Ne nous mêlons jamais, mon fils, aux gens du siècle
5. Honte! horreur! ténèbres éternelles!
6. Esprit de lumière et de grâce
7. Va, mendiant, chercher ailleurs ta vie!
8. Voilà donc la terrible cité!
9. Ah!... Athanaël, c'est toi! mon condisciple
10. Ah! Ah! Ah!... Je vais donc te revoir brillant comme autrefois!
11. Garde-toi bien! Voici ta terrible ennemie!
12. C'est Thaïs, l'idole fragile
13. Qui te fait si sévère
14. Ah! je suis seule... Dis-moi que je suis belle
15. Étranger, te voilà comme tu l'avais dit
16. Eh bien, fais-moi connaître
17. Méditation
Act II
18. Père, Dieu m'a parlé par ta voix!
19. L'amour est une vertu rare
20. Suivez-moi tous, amis!
21. Ballet - Allegro vivo
22. Ballet - Allegro Moderato
23. Ballet - Animato
24. Eh! c'est lui… Athanaël!
19. L'amour est une vertu rare
20. Suivez-moi tous, amis!
21. Ballet - Allegro vivo
22. Ballet - Allegro Moderato
23. Ballet - Animato
24. Eh! c'est lui… Athanaël!
Act III
25. Prélude
26. L'ardent soleil m'écrase
27. Ah! des gouttes de sang coulent de ses pieds blancs
28. O messager de Dieu
29. Baigne d'eau mes mains et mes lèvres
30. Pater noster, qui es in coelis...
31. Elle va lentement parmi les filles blanches
32. Seigneur, ayez pitié de moi
33. Te souvient-il du lumineux voyage
26. L'ardent soleil m'écrase
27. Ah! des gouttes de sang coulent de ses pieds blancs
28. O messager de Dieu
29. Baigne d'eau mes mains et mes lèvres
30. Pater noster, qui es in coelis...
31. Elle va lentement parmi les filles blanches
32. Seigneur, ayez pitié de moi
33. Te souvient-il du lumineux voyage
BONUS
34. Come scoglio (Così fan tutte)
35. Chi il bel sogno di Doretta (La Rondine)
36. Cantares Poemas (arr. Sharon Davis)
35. Chi il bel sogno di Doretta (La Rondine)
36. Cantares Poemas (arr. Sharon Davis)
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4.3
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✓ Top Reviewer
Hungary
Carol Nebblett's show
Carol Neblett (well-known for her Minnie) is the only star in this performance and she is really extraordinary in the role of Thais. Both the technique and the passion are phenomenal.She is one of the best Thais-s for ever. Though the other singers are unknown for me they make an excellent job. Julian Patrick is a passionate Athanael while Robert Johnson is surprisingly good as Nicias. Knud Andersson leads a very good performance. Unfortunately the sound is only acceptable that's the reason why I gave 4 star for this production.
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United States
Considering this was a touring
Considering this was a touring production, it was excellent. Meant to present Neblett's voluptuous voice and form it did so on both counts. Her's was the best sung Thais I've ever heard. I heard it in Baltimore. I was told her form was best in New Orleans where the production originated. It would be! Patrick was excellent as was the rest of the cast
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United States
Neblett is a Thrilling Thais!
Let's be up front about the sound: this was recorded by someone with a seat a little further back in the house than most of us would like. All the same, the ear adjusts and the voices can be clearly heard over the orchestra most of the time. It's worth the aural effort because this is an exciting performance of Thais. Carol Neblett achieved notoriety for her nudity in this production that, unfortunately, overshadowed her stunning singing. She is able to portray all of the courtesan's wild changes of moods while reaching the high D's effortlessly. Her voice at this point in her career was very beautiful. Julian Patrick, a fine, underappreciated baritone is an excellent Athanael. It's a shame conductor Knud Andersson cuts his big scene in Act Three because he would have done it very well. The other singers are all first-rate; the role of La Charmeuse is not performed in this production. As a bonus, Andy gives us Neblett and friends performing Mozart, Puccini, and Turina selections in what sounds like a radio interview. She is marvelous, especially in the triplets of "Come scoglio".This shouldn't be your first Thais, but if you love the opera and/or Neblett you must acquire this!
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