Les Talens Lyriques - Fausto (CD)

Details: It was around 1825 that Louise Bertin, pupil of Reicha and friend of Berlioz, tackled the subject of Faust with all the energy and confidence of a young woman of twenty. She entirely exceeded the public's expectations and won over the critics with her daring. Colourful orchestration, charming cantabiles, vigorous choruses - everything seemed to promise the work would enter the repertory. But the closure of the Théâtre-Italien after just three performances in 1831 decided otherwise, and the score languished in the vaults of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France for 190 years. The leading role, conceived for the mezzo-soprano Rosmunda Pisaroni, was finally created by the tenor Domenico Donzelli. In this complete recording with period instruments, Christophe Rousset presents the work in it's original form, which has never been heard before, even in the composer's lifetime. Once again, Les Talens Lyriques and the Palazzetto Bru Zane join forces in an adventurous French operatic rediscovery.

Tracklist:

1. Ouverture [09:34]
2. Act I "Temptation" Scene 1: Introduction: Tutte Volsi E Rivolsi (Fausto) [02:07]
3. Act I "Temptation" Scene 1: Aria: Il Vago Sol Del Mondo (Fausto) [02:20]
4. Act I "Temptation" Scene 1: Qual M'assorda Rumor? (Fausto Chorus) [03:54]
5. Act I "Temptation" Scenes 2-3: Recitative: Chi Fia Quest'importuno? (Fausto Wagner) [00:50]
6. Act I "Temptation" Scene 3: Trio: Vezzosa Giovinetta (Fausto Wagner Margarita) [07:16]
7. Act I "Temptation" Scenes 3-6: Recitative: Debbo Venir Anch'io? (Fausto Wagner) [01:56]
8. Act I "Temptation" Scene 7: Duet: Sorgi Al Mio Cenno O Satana (Fausto Mefistofele) [08:30]
9. Act I "Temptation" Scene 8: Finale: Zitto Zitto State Attenti (Fausto Mefistofele Chorus) [03:28]
10. Act I "Temptation" Scene 8: Dite Amici Ove N'andò la Vecchia? (Fausto Mefistofele Chorus) [04:46]
11. Act I "Temptation" Scene 8: Qual Sovramana Possa (Fausto Mefistofele Una Strega Chorus) [05:08]
12. Act II "Happiness" Scene 1: Fuggite Amor (Margarita Marta Catarina Chorus) [04:15] (Margarita Marta Catarina Chorus) [04:15]
13. Act II "Happiness" Scene 2: Recitative: Ecco Tornata È in Casa (Fausto Mefistofele) [00:45]
14. Act II "Happiness" Scene 3: Duet: Signora Amabile (Fausto Margarita) [04:21]
15. Act II "Happiness" Scene 4: Chi Sarà Mai Quel Vago (Margarita) [02:05]
16. Act II "Happiness" Scene 4: Cavatina: Palpita Nel Seno Gelido Il Cor (Margarita) [02:35]
17. Act II "Happiness" Scene 5: Recitative: Quanto Tempo Mia Cara (Margarita Catarina) [00:31]
18. Act II "Happiness" Scene 6: Duet: VI Saluto Madama (Mefistofele Catarina) [04:08]
19. Act II "Happiness" Scene 7: Recitative: Chi Avrebbe Mai Creduto (Mefistofele) [00:21]
20. Act II "Happiness" Scene 7: Finale: Fra Quell'ombra (Margarita Catarina Fausto Mefistofele) [06:28]
21. Act III "Crime" Scene 1: Preghiera: Abbassa Ohimè Madre Beata E Santa (Margarita 6 Donne CH... [04:09]
22. Act III "Crime" Scene 1: Vergogna! (Margarita Chorus) [05:03]
23. Act III "Crime" Scene 2: Aria: Ah Mi Batte Il Cor Nel Petto (Valentino) [04:11]
24. Act III "Crime" Scene 3: Recitative: Ecco Il German! Conviene (Mefistofele Valentino) [02:04]
25. Act III "Crime" Scene 4: Finale: Che Intesi! O Cruda Sorte! Il Patrio Tetto (Valentino Fausto... [04:41]
26. Act III "Crime" Scene 4: O Trionfo! (Valentino Fausto Mefistofele) [02:28]
27. Act III "Crime" Scene 5: Stretta: Che Sussurro! Che Spavento! (Margarita Marta Valentino Cho... [06:16]
28. Act IV "Punishment" Scene 1: Recitative: Ebben Che C'È Di Nuovo? (Fausto Mefistofele) [01:32]
29. Act IV "Punishment" Scene 2: Aria: O Fier Tormento Rio! (Fausto) [02:24]
30. Act IV "Punishment" Scene 2: Cantabile: Deh Guarda O Ciel Clemente (Fausto Un Banditore) [03:23]
31. Act IV "Punishment" Scene 2: Stretta: A Morte Vergognosa! (Fausto) [01:56]
32. Act IV "Punishment" Scenes 2-3: Recitative: Risolvete Dottor! (Mefistofele Fausto) [00:13]