Offenbach Jacques - 10CD-BOX: Divine Ease - Various Artists
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The works of Jacques Offenbach - a man who was "French" by choice - were spirited, bold and full of witty ideas and none less than Rossini himself gave the...
The works of Jacques Offenbach - a man who was "French" by choice - were spirited, bold and full of witty ideas and none less than Rossini himself gave the composer the honorary title "Mozart of the Champs-Elysées". This compilation pays tribute to the man who "invented" operetta and unites a selection of his equally delightful and refined compositions - a veritable champagne glass full of overtures, spiritedly conducted by
brilliant stars of the baton like Herbert von Karajan, Robert Stolz, René Leibowitz and Ernest Ansermet. In addition this compilation features highlights from the great opera, The Tales Of Hoffmann, the operettas The Beautiful Helen and The Duchess Of Gerolstein, a complete recording of Orpheus In The Underworld as well as the sparkling ballet music Gaîte parisienne. The recordings made between 1948 and 1959 are complemented by
Arias and Couplets performed by great singers like Nicolai Gedda, Jussi Björling and Giacomo Lauri-Volpi. These special recordings were made between 1916 and 1958 and treat listeners to a generous taste of vocal art history.