Episode 3
Napoleon was quick to recognise the political value in supporting the arts. His rationalisation of the theatres in Paris had a direct affect on Opéra-Comique both as an organisation and as an operatic form. With Donald Macleod and Karen Henson.
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François‐Adrien Boïeldieu
La Fête du village voisin: Boléro
Performer: Sumi Jo (soprano), English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge (conductor)
- DECCA 4406792.
- 12.
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François‐Adrien Boïeldieu
La Dame Blanche (Act 2) : Ce domaine est celui des comtes d'Avenel …. Foyons ….laissons lu
Performer: George Brown - Michel Sénéchal (tenor), Anna - Françoise Louvay (soprano), Symphony Orchestra of Paris, Pierre Stoll (conductor)
- ACCORD 220862.
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Gioachino Rossini
Le Comte Ory : Trio from Act 2 - A la faveur de cette nuit obscure
Performer: Isolier - Diana Montague (mezzo soprano), Count Ory - John Aler (tenor), Countess Adele - Sumi Jo (soprano), Lyon Opera Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)
- PHILIPS 422 4062 2.
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Daniel François Esprit Auber
Fra Diavolo (Act 2): "Oui, c'est demain, qu'enfin l'on nous marie"
Performer: Zerline - Mady Mesplé (soprano), Fra Diavolo - Nicolai Gedda (tenor), Beppo - Michel Hamel (tenor), Giacomo - Michel Trempont (bass), Ensemble Choral Jean Laforge, Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Marc Soustrot (conductor)
- EMI CDS 754810 2.
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Adolphe Adam
Adolphe Adam - Le Postillon de Lonjumeau (Act 1) : Mes amis, écoutez l'histoire; Un mo
Performer: Chapelou - John Aler (tenor), Le Marquis de Courcy - François le Roux (baritone), Ensemble Choral Jean Laforge, Monte Carlo Philharmonic, Thomas Fulton (conductor)
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