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.
8 Donizetti: La Favorite: "L'ai-Je Bien Entendu ?... Ô Mon Fernand... Venez Cruels" (Léonor)
9 Donizetti: La Favorite: Overture
10 Berlioz: Les Troyens: "Ah, Ah, Je Vais Mourir... Adieu Fière Cité" (Didon)
11 Gounod: Sapho: "Où Suis-Je ?... Ô Ma Lyre Immortelle" (Sapho)
12 Saint-Saëns: Samson Et Dalila: "Samson Recherchant Ma Présence... Amour, Viens Aider Ma Faiblesse" (Dalila)
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.