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Uthal (Oper in 1 Akt) (Gesamtaufnahme)

01. "Overture"

02. "Malvina! ma fille!"

03. "Ombres de mes a?eux"

04. "Ma fille, il n'est pas loin le jour"

05. "Le grand Fingal, pour punir"

06. ": Nous bravons les temp?tes"

07. "O combien votre aspect"

08. "Vers le palais"

09. "Quoi! ce combat affreux"

10. "Hymne au sommeil: O de Selma!"

11. "O? chercher un appui"

12. "Quoi! je la cherche en vain!"

13. "Larmor!"

14. "Uthal!"

15. "En croirai-je mes yeux?"

16. "Braves vengeurs"

17. "C'en est fait"

18. "Chant des Bardes: Pr?s de Balva"

19. "Mon p?re!"

20. "R?jouis-toi, Morven"

21. "Enfin j'ai le pouvoir de venger"

22. "Doux moment!"

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Prompted by the success of Ossian's poetry during the First Empire, the Opéra-Comique commissioned from Méhul a short and gripping work inspired by James Macpherson's Celtic reveries. The composer had the brilliant idea of conjuring up the mists of this Scottish fantasy world in his music by using the 'grisaille' sonority of an orchestra without violins. The Gothic coloration of wind instruments with divided violas, the melancholy poetry of the harp and solo horn that frequently emerge from the tutti, contrast with the choruses of warriors and the belligerent strains of Larmor and Uthal. The Hymn to Sleep, an eminently Romantic bardic song, came to be seen as one of Méhul's finest pieces, and was sung over his grave by the Conservatoire students at his funeral in 1817

"Uthal (CD+Buch)" is a captivating release featuring the rarely performed opera "Uthal" by Étienne-Nicolas Méhul, presented in an exquisite CD and book format. This recording brings together acclaimed soloists Véronique Gens, Jean-Sébastien Bou, Marie Lenormand, and others under the direction of Christophe Rousset with his renowned ensemble Les Talens Lyriques. The performance stands out for its historical authenticity and expressive depth, reviving Méhul's innovative orchestration that omits violins to create a unique sound world. BRU ZANE ? Centre de musique romantique française ? is dedicated to rediscovering French Romantic music through high-quality recordings and scholarly publications. Les Talens Lyriques, founded by Christophe Rousset in 1991, have garnered international acclaim for their vibrant interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire; their discography includes award-winning projects such as Lully?s "Armide" and Gluck?s "Orfeo ed Euridice." This edition offers both musical excellence and insightful context on this fascinating work.

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ES1026

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