Bizet: Clovis et Clotilde / Te Deum
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GEORGES BIZET
Bizet: Clovis et Clotilde / Te Deum
Katarina Jovanovic (soprano) / Philippe Do (tenor) / Mark Schnaible (bass) / Orchestre National de Lille / Jean-Claude Casadesus
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 27 January 2011
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"There are many moments to cherish, notably Clotilde's prayer, starting on an exquisitely delicate pianissimo." Gramophone Magazine, February 2011
"Plainly, even in his teens, Bizet had a fully developed talent...There are many moments to cherish, notably Clotilde's prayer, starting on an exquisitely delicate pianissimo. Otherwise Jovanovic is fearless in tackling exposed top notes cleanly and precisely...The Te Deum makes an ideal coupling...in every way a delightful discovery." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice, February 2011
This fascinating disc presents the young Georges Bizet's first composition after having won the prestigious Prix de Rome, the grandiose Te Deum, which remained unpublished until 1971.
It is coupled with his Prix de Rome cantata Clovis et Clotilde, which recounts the tale of the Frankish King Clovis's conversion to Christianity by his wife Clotilde.
Both scores are abundantly theatrical, as one would expect from the future composer of Carmen (8660005-07), and are performed by three outstanding young singers and two internationally renowned French ensembles directed by the distinguished conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus.
