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Padmâvatî
Padmavati draws its inspiration from Albert Roussel's travels to India, and unlike many composers who merely sought to evoke the "flavor" of the region, Roussel took the time to study Indian music in depth. The result is a score infused with richly spiced harmonies and a vivid, unique musical language that sets it apart.
The cast of seasoned French singers delivers strong performances, with Robert Massard standing out as Allaouddin. His portrayal adds depth and gravitas to the production., making this a rewarding listen for anyone intrigued by Roussel's distinctive approach.
Track List
Act I
1. Prélude
2. Le sultan des Mogols a passé la troisième porte
3. Souverain d'un peuple florissant
4. Danse des Femmes Esclaves - On croit voir tourner des pétales
5. Ce sont les femmes du palais
6. Je devine les noms de ces beautés
7. Elle monte au ciel où rêve le printemps
8. Seigneur, il faut partir!
9. Alarme! Alarme!
2. Le sultan des Mogols a passé la troisième porte
3. Souverain d'un peuple florissant
4. Danse des Femmes Esclaves - On croit voir tourner des pétales
5. Ce sont les femmes du palais
6. Je devine les noms de ces beautés
7. Elle monte au ciel où rêve le printemps
8. Seigneur, il faut partir!
9. Alarme! Alarme!
Act II
10. Prélude - Om! Siva, terreur des hommes et des dieux!
11. Siva, nous avons dressé le bûcher sous tes pieds
12. Padmâvatî!... Vous! Seigneur! Blessé?
13. O mes soeurs fidèles, ne pleurez pas sur moi
14. Sur la pierre sanglante, la mort!
15. Sur la pierre brillante, la vie!
11. Siva, nous avons dressé le bûcher sous tes pieds
12. Padmâvatî!... Vous! Seigneur! Blessé?
13. O mes soeurs fidèles, ne pleurez pas sur moi
14. Sur la pierre sanglante, la mort!
15. Sur la pierre brillante, la vie!
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4.5
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Excellent Performance in Very Good Sound!
Roussel's Padmâvatî isn't heard very often these days. It's an opera-ballet with a score of kaleidoscopic color, but a rather unexciting libretto. I won't go into the plot here, but suffice it to say none of the leading singers, even the the title role, has a lot to sing. The final 25 minute denouement which, in an imaginative staging could be quite exciting, is all orchestral and choral music. The tenor is dead, the contralto soon will be, and neither gets to sing anything in the finale.Helene Bouvier, probably best known for her sumptuous Dalila in the first complete recording of Saint-Saens' opera, sings Padmâvatî's music with silken, steady tone. Raoul Jobin is very good as her faithful husband (he has little to do) and Robert Massard's beautifully French baritone makes the most of the troublesome Allaouddin. Robert Destain sings the important role of the Brahmin with skill (it has more music than the lead tenor's role) though he ducks the role's high B#. A young Adele Leigh is heard in the small, but important role of Nakamti in Act 1 (I think she sings the solo soprano role in the Act 2 finale too.) Ferruccio Scaglia directs his large forces admirably. The sound is very good though there is a minor glitch at the end of Act 1 (Padmâvatî's final line gets repeated) and there is some radio interference in the final moments - nothing that disrupts the listening experience though.The studio recording from 1982/83 with Marilyn Horne is also beautiful, but this performance is more interesting.
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