Melissa Harvey: Nadia Boulanger: La ville morte - COMPACT DISCS
Title: Nadia Boulanger: La ville morte
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
Title: Nadia Boulanger: La ville morte
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
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Title: Nadia Boulanger: La ville morte
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
Artist: Melissa Harvey
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264921
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 2
Long overshadowed by her towering legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential music teachers, Nadia Boulanger's creative voice as a composer is rediscovered in La ville morte (The Dead City) - a haunting opera of passion, loss, and psychological intensity. Composed in collaboration with Raoul Pugno and based on a libretto by Gabriele D'Annunzio, the work was originally slated for it's world premiere in Paris in 1914, but the outbreak of World War I silenced it before it could be heard. More than a century later, this long-buried score rises from obscurity, where forgotten desires return to life against the backdrop of ancient ruins.Set in the crumbling city of Mycenae, the opera explores obsession, betrayal, and blurred boundaries, it's emotional landscape shaped by impressionistic orchestral textures and arioso-style intimacy reminiscent of both Debussy and Wagner. Here, Boulanger reveals a daring and expressive side that transcends her image as the stern guardian of musical tradition.This landmark recording marks the PENTATONE debut of soprano Melissa Harvey, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, tenor Joshua Dennis, baritone Jorell Williams, the Talea Ensemble, and conductor Neal Goren. The orchestration-by Joseph Stillwell and Stephan Cwik under the supervision of David Conte-breathes new life into the long-silent score. A co-production between Catapult Opera and the Greek National Opera, La ville morte not only resurrects Boulanger's compositional brilliance but also secures her place in the modern operatic repertoire.
Tracks:
1.1 ville morte~Act I. Introduction
1.2 ville morte~Act I. Eros invaincu au combat
1.3 ville morte~Act I. Comme tu aimes le soleil ...
1.4 ville morte~Act I. D'où viens-tu, Alexandre?
1.5 ville morte~Act I. L'or, l'or... Une immensite d'or...
1.6 ville morte~Act I. Non, non, Léonard ! Je t'en prie!
1.7 ville morte~Act II. Introduction
1.8 ville morte~Act II. Ah, vous êtes seule...
1.9 ville morte~Act II. Ah! les spirales...
1.10 ville morte~Act II. Alexandre!... Me voici, Anne!
1.11 ville morte~Act II. Tu regardes les joyaux de Cassandre?
1.12 ville morte~Act II. Oui, je parlerai
1.13 ville morte~Act II. Tu la connais...
2.1 ville morte~Act III. Les étoiles commencent à paraître?
2.2 ville morte~Act III. Vous appelez Léonard?
2.3 ville morte~Act III. Non, non! Je ne veux pas!
2.4 ville morte~Act III. Vous me voyez, mes soeurs, voyez!
2.5 ville morte~Act IV. Prelude
2.6 ville morte~Act IV. Ne la touche pas!
2.7 ville morte~Act IV. Si elle se levait maintenant...
2.8 ville morte~Act IV. Un pas!
2.9 ville morte~Act IV. Hébé! Hébé!
