The Operas & Operettas Collection

~ Release by Jacques Offenbach (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

30 CDs in cardboard sleeve + booklet packed in a cardboard box

Annotation last modified on 2021-02-16 22:24 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Ba-ta-clan
2▶CD: Les Bavards
3▶CD: Orphée aux enfers (Opéra-féerie in four acts, 1871) (Acts I & II beginning)
4▶CD: Orphée aux enfers (Opéra-féerie in four acts, 1871) (Acts II end, III & IV)
5▶CD: Orpheus in der Unterwelt (Opéra bouffon in two acts, 1858) (Act I)
6▶CD: Orpheus in der Unterwelt (Opéra bouffon in two acts, 1858) (Act II)
7▶CD: La Belle Hélène (Acts I & II beginning)
8▶CD: La Belle Hélène (Acts II end & III)
9▶CD: Die schöne Helena (Act I)
10▶CD: Die schöne Helena (Acts II & III)
11▶CD: La Vie parisienne (Acts I & II)
12▶CD: La Vie parisienne (Acts III & IV)
13▶CD: Pariser Leben (La Vie parisienne) (Acts I & II)
14▶CD: Pariser Leben (La Vie parisienne) (Acts III, IV & V)
15▶CD: La Fille du tambour-major (extraits) / La Grande-duchesse de Gérolstein (extraits)
16▶CD: Die Großherzogin von Gerolstein (Act I)
17▶CD: Die Großherzogin von Gerolstein (Acts II & III)
18▶CD: La Périchole (Act I)
19▶CD: La Périchole (Acts II & III)
20▶CD: Les Brigands (Act I)
21▶CD: Les Brigands (Acts II & III)
22▶CD: Pomme d'api / Monsieur Choufleuri restera chez lui le … (beginning)
23▶CD: Monsieur Choufleuri restera chez lui le … (end) / Mesdames de la Halle
24▶CD: Les Contes d'Hoffman (Prologue / Act I beginning)
25▶CD: Les Contes d'Hoffman (Acts I end & II)
26▼CD: Les Contes d'Hoffman (Act III / Epilogue & Appendices)
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1Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. Barcarolle : « Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour » (Nicklausse, Giulietta, chœur)
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. No. 17 Barcarolle « Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour » (Nicklausse, Giulietta, les invités) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
4:22
2Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. Récit et couplets : « Holà ! Où est monsieur Schlémil ? » (Hoffmann, Pitichinaccio, Nicklausse, Giulietta)
producer:
David R. Murray
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Pitichinaccio]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. Scène « Holà! Où est Monsieur Schlémil ? » (Hoffmann, Pitichinaccio, Nicklausse, Giulietta) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
1:54
3Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. « Amis, l'amour tendre et rêveur, erreur ! » (Hoffmann, chœur)
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. Couplets bachiques « Amis, l'amour tendre et rêveur, erreur ! » (Hoffmann, les invités) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
2:54
4Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. Chanson : « C'est bien ! On est en fête ! » (Schlémil, Giulietta, Pitichinaccio, Hoffmann, chœur, Nicklausse, Dapertutto)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Pitichinaccio]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 18 Scène « Je vois qu'on est en fête » (Schlémil, Giulietta, Pitichinaccio, Hoffmann, les invités, Nicklausse, Dapertutto) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
4:14
5Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. « Tourne, tourne, miroir où se prend l'alouette » (Dapertutto)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Tourne, tourne, miroir où se prend l'alouette » (Dapertutto) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
1:32
6Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 1. « Cher ange ! » (Dapertutto, Giulietta, Pitichinaccio,)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Pitichinaccio]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. Scène « Cher ange ! » (Dapertutto, Giulietta, Hoffmann) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
4:52
7Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 2. Quatuor et chœur : « Vénus dit à Fortune » (Giulietta, chœur, Hoffmann, Schlémil)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 19 « Vénus dit à Fortune » (Giulietta, Chorus, Hoffmann, Schlemil) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
2:09
8Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 2. « Prends mes cartes ! » (Chœur, Hoffmann, Nicklausse, Schlémil, Giulietta)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Prends mes cartes » (Hoffmann, Nicklausse, Schlemil, Giulietta, Chorus) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
3:19
9Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 2. « Viens tenter ta chance » (Chœur, Hoffmann, Nicklausse, Schlémil, Giulietta)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Viens tenter ta chance » (Chorus, Schlemil, Nicklausse, Hoffmann, Giulietta) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
3:44
10Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 2. Scène : « Adieu ! » … « Non ! Non, messieurs ! » / Acte III, scène 3. « Ne partez pas en rage ! » (Hoffmann, Dapertutto, Giulietta)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Adieu » … « Non ! Non, messieurs ! » (Hoffmann, Dapertutto, Giulietta) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
2:29
11Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 3. Air et duo : « Qui connaît donc la souffrance » … « Hoffmann, vite, partons d'ici ! » … « Ô Dieu, de quelle ivresse embrasses-tu mon âme » (Giulietta, Chorus, Hoffmann, Nicklausse)
producer:
David R. Murray
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 20 Air « Qui connaît donc la souffrance » … « Hoffmann, vite, partons d'ici ! » (Giulietta, Chorus, Hoffmann, Nicklausse) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 21 « Ô Dieu, de quelle ivresse embrasses-tu mon âme » (Giulietta, Chorus, Hoffmann, Nicklausse) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 20 Air « Qui connaît donc la souffrance » … « Hoffmann, vite, partons d'ici ! » (Giulietta, Chorus, Hoffmann, Nicklausse)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
6:50
12Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 3. « Jusque-là cependant affermis mon courage » … « Aujourd'hui, aujourd'hui les larmes » (Giulietta, Hoffmann)
producer:
David R. Murray
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Aujourd'hui, aujourd'hui les larmes » (Giulietta, Hoffmann) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. « Jusqu'à là cependant affermis mon courage » (Giulietta, Hoffmann) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
3:43
13Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte III, scène 3. Finale : « In flagranti ! » … « Écoutez, Messieurs ! » (Dapertutto, Schlémil, Nicklausse, Giulietta, Pitichinaccio, Hoffmann, Chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Pitichinaccio]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. No 22 Final « In flagranti ! » … « Écoutez, messieurs ! » (Dapertutto, Schlemil, Nicklausse, Giulietta, Pitichinaccio, Hoffmann, Chorus) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
6:57
14Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Épilogue. Entr'acte, scène et finale : « Voilà quelle fut l'histoire de mes amours » … « Il faut se décider » (Hoffmann, Luther, Lindorf, Nathanaël, Nicklausse, Chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Lindorf]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
bass vocals [Luther]:
Kurt Rydl (operatic bass) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Nathanaël]:
Thierry Dran (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue). “Voilà, mes amis, quelle fut l'histoire de mes trois amours” (Hoffmann, Nicklausse, Etudiants, Luther, Lindorf) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue). Entr’acte (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue)
5:36
15Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Épilogue. « Vous permettez, Madame ! » … « Pardon ! Kleinzach est incomplet » (Lindorf, Hoffmann, Andrès, chœur)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Lindorf]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Andrès]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
partial recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann
2:00
16Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Épilogue. « Pauvre Hoffmann ! » (Nicklausse, chœur)
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
partial recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann
3:32
17Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Épilogue. « Des cendres de ton cœur » (la Muse, chœur, Stella, Lindorf, Hoffmann, Hermann, Luther, Nathanaël, Andrès)
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Lindorf]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
bass vocals [Luther]:
Kurt Rydl (operatic bass) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [La Muse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Stella]:
Dinah Bryant (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Andrès]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Nathanaël]:
Thierry Dran (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue). Finale “Des cendres de ton cœur, réchauffe ton génie” (La Muse, les espirits invisibles) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte V (Épilogue)
5:24
18Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Appendices. Couplets : « Une poupée aux yeux d'émail » (Nicklausse, Hoffmann)
producer:
David R. Murray
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann : Acte II. « Par Dieu ! j'étais bien sûr de te trouver ici ! » ... « Une poupée aux yeux d'émail » (Nicklausse, Hoffmann) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte II (Olympia)
1:29
19Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Appendices. Air : « Scintille, diamant ! » (Dapertutto : Choudens version )
producer:
David R. Murray
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte III. "Scintille, diamant" (Dapertutto, Giulietta, Hoffmann, Schlemil) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
librettist:
Jules Barbier
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte III (Giulietta) (alternate order)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Acte IV. Chanson «Scintille, diamant » (Dapertutto)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
3:09
20Les Contes d'Hoffmann : Appendices. Septuor : « Hélas ! Mon cœur s'égare encore » (Hoffmann, Dapertutto, Giulietta, Nicklausse, Schlémil, Pitichinaccio, chœur)
producer:
David R. Murray
baritone vocals [Schlémil]:
Dale Duesing (baritone) (in 1988-06)
bass vocals [Dapertutto]:
José van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone) (in 1988-06)
choir vocals:
Choeur de l'Opéra national du Théâtre de la Monnaie (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) (in 1988-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nicklausse]:
Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-06)
soprano vocals [Giulietta]:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Hoffman]:
Neil Shicoff (tenor) (in 1988-06)
tenor vocals [Pitichinaccio]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1988-06)
orchestra:
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt) (in 1988-06)
conductor:
Sylvain Cambreling (conductor) (in 1988-06)
chorus master:
Günter Wagner (choir master) (in 1988-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgium (in 1988-06)
recording of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte III. Septuor “Hélas ! mon cœur s'égare encore !” (Hoffmann, Dapertutto, Giulietta, Nicklausse, Schlemil, Pittichinaccio, Chœur) (in 1988-06)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
part of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte III (Giulietta) (alternate order)
part of:
Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Acte IV (Giulietta) (Offenbach order; critical Oeser edition)
3:33
27▶CD: Hoffmanns Erzählungen (Prologue / Act I & Act II beginning)
28▶CD: Hoffmanns Erzählungen (Acts II end & III / Epilogue)
29▶CD: Air célèbres – Operetta Arias
30▶CD: Gaîté Parisienne / Fables de La Fontaine

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Release group

includes:Airs célèbres by Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario), Jane Rhodes (French soprano/mezzo-soprano), Roberto Benzi (conductor), Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Ba-ta-clan / Les Bavards
Die Großherzogin von Gerolstein
Die schöne Helena (1979 Munich studio cast, sung in german) by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Anneliese Rothenberger (soprano), Brigitte Fassbaender (mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Gedda (tenor), Ferry Gruber (tenor), Benno Kusche (baritone), Klaus Hirte (baritone), Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Choir), Münchner Rundfunkorchester (The Munich Radio Orchestra) & Willy Mattes (composer, arranger and conductor)
Hoffmanns Erzählungen by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Siegfried Jerusalem (tenor), Jeanette Scovotti (soprano), Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau (baritone), Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Choir), Münchner Rundfunkorchester (The Munich Radio Orchestra), Heinz Wallberg (conductor)
La Belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Chœur et Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, Michel Plasson (conductor), Jessye Norman (soprano)
La Fille du tambour-major (Extraits) by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Michel Dens (French baryton vocalist), Liliane Chatel, Nadine Sautereau (French soprano), Suzanne Lafaye (French soprano), Dominique Tirmont (French actor and bass vocalist), Orchestre et Chœurs de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, Félix Nuvolone
La Grande–duchesse de Gérolstein (Extraits) by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Éliane Lublin (French soprano), Raymond Amade (tenor), Jean-Christophe Benoît (baritone), Christos Grigoriou, Guy Godin, Chœurs et Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, Jean‐Pierre Marty (pianist & conductor)
La Périchole (Plasson) by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Teresa Berganza (mezzo-soprano), José Carreras (Spanish tenor), Gabriel Bacquier (French baritone), Chœurs et Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, Michel Plasson (conductor)
La Vie Parisienne by Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Régine Crespin (soprano), Mady Mesplé (soprano), Luis Masson (operatic bass / baritone), Michel Sénéchal (tenor), Michel Trempont (Belgian operatic baritone), Jean-Christophe Benoît (baritone), Christiane Chateau (French soprano), Éliane Lublin (French soprano), Michel Jarry (baritone), Orchestre et Chœur du Capitole de Toulouse, Michel Plasson (conductor)
Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Ghyslaine Raphanel (soprano), Colette Alliot-Lugaz (soprano), Tibère Raffalli (tenor), Michel Trempont (Belgian operatic baritone), François Le Roux (baritone), Thierry Dran, Jean-Luc Viala (tenor), Bernard Pisani (tenor), Chœurs et Orchestre de l’Opéra de Lyon, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
Les Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Neil Shicoff (tenor), Ann Murray (Irish mezzo-soprano), Jessye Norman (soprano), Rosalind Plowright (soprano / mezzo soprano), Luciana Serra (soprano), Robert Tear (tenor), José Van Dam (Belgian operatic bass-baritone), Chorus (Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Chorus of the Belgian National Opera) and Orchestra of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels (Orchestra for the Brussels opera La Monnaie / De Munt), Sylvain Cambreling (conductor)
Orphée aux enfers (1978 studio cast) by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Mady Mesplé (soprano), Jane Rhodes (French soprano/mezzo-soprano), Michel Sénéchal (tenor), Charles Burles (tenor), Orchestre et Chœur du Capitole de Toulouse, Michel Plasson (conductor)
Orpheus in der Unterwelt by Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Rothenberger (soprano) • Dallapozza (tenor) • Lindner (soprano) • Kusche (baritone) • Willy Mattes (composer, arranger and conductor)
Pariser Leben by Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Choir), Münchner Rundfunkorchester (The Munich Radio Orchestra), Willy Mattes (composer, arranger and conductor)
Vive Offenbach ! Pomme d'Api – Monsieur Choufleuri – Mesdames de la Halle by Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario); Mady Mesplé (soprano), Jean-Philippe Lafont (baritone), Charles Burles (tenor), Michel Trempont (Belgian operatic baritone), Léonard Pezzino (tenor), Michel Hamel (tenor), Ensemble Vocal Jean Laforge, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte‐Carlo (Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra), Manuel Rosenthal (French conductor & composer)