Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques make a foray into the Romantic repertoire with this tribute to Pauline Viardot, who was not only the most influential singer of the nineteenth century, but also a pedagogue and composer, whose gifts, personality and incomparable aura made her one of the leading figures of French Romanticism. Together the mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti and Christophe Rousset retrace Pauline Viardot's versatile career and, taking up her great roles, present a musical portrait of a unique performer, who was unanimously acclaimed by the audiences of her time.

Tracklist:

Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi: "Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio. La tremenda ultrice spada" (Romeo)
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia: "Una voce poco fa" (Rosina)
Rossini: Semiramide: Overture
Rossini: Semiramide: "Bel raggio lusinghier" (Semiramide)
Donizetti: La Favorite: Overture
Gounod: Sapho: "OÃ¹ suis-je ? . O ma lyre immortelle" (Sapho)

UPC: 5051083179836
Label: Aparte
Release Date: 11.4.22
Format: CD

Viotti / Les Talens Lyriques / Rousset - Tribute To Pauline Viardot (CD)