The one-act opera Djamileh by Georges Bizet set to the libretto by Louis Gallet tells an oriental love story between the slave named Djamileh and Cairo sultan Haroun. The plot, bringing to mind the atmosphere of One Thousand and One Nights, is a quite typical example of Romantic fascinations with the Far East. Bizet's had his doubts about the work- many considered it to be too difficult for a stage adaptation. However, the artistic craft of the creator of the balanced libretto surrounding the story of oriental lovers with a suggestive sound, and the craftsmanship of Jennifer Feinstein, performing the title, allows the listener to enjoy all the values ??of this little known opera. Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Feinstein has been likened by the Los Angeles Times to "a young Horne, so rich is her mezzo and so full of spark was she on stage." She is becoming increasingly coveted for her portrayals of the dramatic mezzo repertoire.

Tracklist:

Djamileh, Wd 27: Overture
Djamileh, Wd 27: Choeur Et Rêverie
Djamileh, Wd 27: Duo Et Couplets
Djamileh, Wd 27: Trio Et Ghazel
Djamileh, Wd 27: Scène Et Choeur
Djamileh, Wd 27: Chanson
Djamileh, Wd 27: Lamento
Djamileh, Wd 27: Mélodrame I
Djamileh, Wd 27: L'almée
Djamileh, Wd 27: Sortie D'haroun Et De Ses Amis
Djamileh, Wd 27: Couplets
Djamileh, Wd 27: Mélodrame II
Djamileh, Wd 27: Duo Final

UPC: 5902547014128
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Release Date: 6.15.18
Format: CD

Bizet / Feinstein / Poznan Philharmonic Orch - Djamileh (CD)