Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff – La Belle Excentrique (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff – La Belle Excentrique (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:04:50 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Classical
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With her new record „La Belle Excentrique“, soprano Patricia Petibon makes a welcome return to French repertoire, exploring the fascinating world of French art song in this extraordinary new album. The album features all-time favorites by Satie, Fauré, Poulenc, Reynaldo Hahn, Manuel Rosenthal, but also popular hits by Léo Ferré.

This selection takes the listener on an exciting journey of discovery: from the decadence of the cabarets of turn-of-the-century Paris to the melancholy of the 60s, from the eccentricity of the fin-de-siècle to modern-day spleen.

This original program is a collection of often humorous and eccentric songs with a deeper subtext.

Petibon is joined on this occasion by her accompanist and partner of many years, the superb pianist Susan Manoff, and a number of high-profile guests stemming from diverse musical backgrounds and influences, including star violinist Nemanja Radulovic and actor Olivier Py.

This is a wonderful new release from one of DG’s key vocalists. Featuring music of exceptional variety and contrast, it showcases Petibon’s versatility and multi-faceted artistry in an intimate setting as never before, while paying homage to the great tradition of French mélodie and chanson.

“Montmartre frivolity, Left Bank ennui: places and epochs are clearly pinpointed as Petibon’s wonderfully bright, firm voice, backed by Susan Manoff’s piano and guests of all stripes…Petibon’s 29 tracks form a beguiling tapestry, ingeniously scattered with musical flourishes that only increase the party spirit.” (The Times)

Tracklist:

1-01. Susan Manoff – Satie: Sports et Divertissements-Les Courses (00:22)
1-02. David Venitucci & Patricia Petibon & François Verly & Olivier Py & Susan Manoff – Ferré: Jolie môme (03:21)
1-03. David Levi and Susan Manoff – Satie: La Belle Excentrique (fantasie sérieuse)-Version for four-handed piano-Grand ritournelle (01:47)
1-04. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: Chansons villageoises-2. Les gars qui vont à la fête (01:52)
1-05. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: Banalités-4. Voyage à Paris (01:24)
1-06. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Poulenc: Trois poèmes de Louise Lalanne-3. Hier (01:51)
1-07. Patricia Petibon & François Verly & Susan Manoff – Rosenthal: Trois Poémes de Marie Roustan-1. Rêverie (02:53)
1-08. François Verly & Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Rosenthal: Trois Poémes de Marie Roustan-2. Pêcheur de Lune (02:40)
1-09. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Satie: 3 Mélodies (1916)-2. La statue de bronze (02:01)
1-10. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: Quatre chansons pour enfants-1. La tragique histoire du petit René (01:20)
1-11. Susan Manoff – Satie: Sports et Divertissements-Le Picnic (00:25)
1-12. Olivier Py and Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Satie: Allons-y, chochotte! (04:05)
1-13. Susan Manoff & Christian-Pierre La Marca & Patricia Petibon – Satie: Je te veux (04:17)
1-14. Susan Manoff & David Levi – Satie: La Belle Excentrique (fantasie sérieuse)-Version for four-handed piano-3. Cancan grand-mondain (02:03)
1-15. Nemanja Radulovic and Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Ferré: On s’aimera (04:17)
1-16. Susan Manoff – Satie: Six Pièces de la période 1906-1913-1. Désespoir agréable (01:11)
1-17. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Fauré: 4 Mélodies, Op.51-3. Spleen (02:01)
1-18. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Hahn: 10 Études latines-8. Pholoé (01:42)
1-19. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Hahn: 20 Mélodies, 2e recueil-14. À Chloris (03:13)
1-20. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Fauré: Cinq Melodies ‘de Venise’, Op.58 (1891)-II: En sourdine (03:07)
1-21. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: La Courte Paille-4. Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu (00:39)
1-22. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon & François Verly – Rosenthal: Chansons du monsieur Bleu-2. L’Éléphant du Jardin des Plantes (01:42)
1-23. François Verly and Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Rosenthal: Chansons du monsieur Bleu-3. Fido, fido (01:11)
1-24. Patricia Petibon & Susan Manoff & François Verly – Rosenthal: Chansons du monsieur Bleu-10. Le vieux chameau du Zoo (02:55)
1-25. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Poulenc: Banalités-1. Chanson d’Orkenise (01:36)
1-26. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: Trois poèmes de Louise de Vilmorin-3. Aux officiers de la garde blanche (03:05)
1-27. Susan Manoff & Patricia Petibon – Poulenc: Banalités-2. Hôtel (01:45)
1-28. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Cockenpot: Colchique dans les prés (03:02)
1-29. Patricia Petibon and Susan Manoff – Fauré: Three Melodies for Voice and Piano, Op.23-1. Les berceaux (02:48)

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