Credits:

Scarpini, Pietro

Description:

[A revival recording of a little-known opera from the same period as Gluck, which questions its true value] Born in Dorgogne, Lemoine made his debut as a conductor on a provincial tour, but left that position in 1770 for Germany, where he studied with Graun and Kilnberger in Berlin before making a second debut as an opera composer. He made his debut as an opera composer He began living in France with an opera singer he fell in love with in 1782. In Paris, where popular foreign composers such as Gluck and Salieri were at the height of their popularity, Lemoine's works had a reputation for being stiff, but his second tragedy, "Phèdre," was a moderate success. He continued his studies in Italy, and after returning to Japan, he had several more successful works. However, his name has been completely forgotten, and "Phèdre" is the first world recording of his work to see the light of day. The story is based on the tragedy of Racine, which was inspired by Greek mythology. The setting is the royal palace of Tézet, where his wife, Phèdre, falls in love with his stepson, Ippolito, and tragedy ensues. In addition to Wan Roy, a soprano who has been pulled from the ancient and French repertoire, other seasonal singers bring to light the charms of this little-known work. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Phedre~Acte premier: Ouverture
2.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit: Le jour parait, deja l'aurore
3.Phedre~Acte premier: Air avec Ch?ur: O Diane, chaste deesse
4.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit: O grand Thesee, o mon auguste pere
5.Phedre~Acte premier: Ch?ur: Deesse des bocages
6.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit: Seigneur, avec sa cour
7.Phedre~Acte premier: Ch?ur: Divine Cytheree
8.Phedre~Acte premier: Marche pour les Pretresses
9.Phedre~Acte premier: Air avec Ch?ur: Venus!
10.Phedre~Acte premier: Danse Religieuse No. 1. Andante
11.Phedre~Acte premier: Danse Religieuse No. 2. Allegretto
12.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit et Air avec Ch?ur: O toi, dont la presence allume
13.Phedre~Acte premier: Air avec Ch?ur: Ah! suivons le dieu qui m'entraine
14.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit: Qui peut de la deesse
15.Phedre~Acte premier: Air: Si vous resistez a mes pleurs
16.Phedre~Acte premier: Recit: Tu le veux, apprends donc le comble des horreurs
17.Phedre~Acte premier: Air et Recit: O jour cher et terrible
18.Phedre~Acte premier: Air: Je crois voir... ciel!
19.Phedre~Acte premier: Ch?ur et Scene: O destin deplorable!
20.Phedre~Acte premier: Scene finale: Au nom de votre fils reprenez la puissance
21.Phedre~Acte deuxieme: Duo: Enfin les dieux sont touches de vos larmes
22.Phedre~Acte deuxieme: Air et Duo: Le doux accent de la nature
23.Phedre~Acte troisieme: Air et Recit: Jeune heros, qui dans mon ame
24.Phedre~Acte troisieme: Ch?ur: Fiers enfants du soleil, race illustre et coupable