01. "Herodiade, Act I, Scene 1: 'Celui dont la parole...Il est doux, il est bon'"
02. "Le Villi, Act I: 'Se come voi piccina io fossi'"
03. "Sapho, Act III, No. 19: 'Ou suis-je?...O ma lyre immortelle'"
04. "Le Cid, Act III, Tableau 5: 'De cet affreux combat....Pleurez, pleurez, mes yeux!'"
05. "Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Act III, Scene 1: 'Elle a fui, la torterelle'"
06. "La Boheme, Act III: 'Donde lieta usci'"
07. "Thais, Act III, Tableau 3: 'C'est toi, mon pere'"
08. "La Traviata, Act I, Scene 5: 'E strano!.e strano!...Sempre libera'"
09. "Madame Chrysantheme, Act III, Scene 8: 'Le jour sous le soleil beni'"
10. "Les Cent Vierges, Act III, No.10: 'Je soupire et maudis le destin...O Paris, gai sejour de plaisir'"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Recording January 17-20 & 23, 2014 at Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, Valencia, Spain .
Comes with a 36 page booklet , introduction in French translated in English and German .
Lyrics in French and Italian translated in English and German .
"Paris, mon amour" is a captivating CD by the acclaimed soprano Sonya Yoncheva, accompanied by the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana under conductor Riccardo Chailly. Released by Sony Classical, this album pays homage to the romantic and musical spirit of Paris through a selection of beloved French arias and chansons. Yoncheva?s expressive voice brings new life to classics from composers such as Massenet, Bizet, Gounod, and Offenbach. Her interpretations are both passionate and nuanced, making this recording an essential addition for lovers of opera and French music alike.
Sonya Yoncheva has established herself as one of today?s leading sopranos with celebrated performances at major opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala in Milan, and the Royal Opera House in London. She is renowned for her versatility across repertoires ranging from Baroque to contemporary works.
Sony Classical stands as one of the most prestigious classical music labels worldwide. With a rich history dating back over a century, it has been home to legendary artists like Leonard Bernstein and Yo-Yo Ma while continuing to support innovative talents shaping today?s classical scene.