New Album Releases: MIRAGES - THE ART OF FRENCH SONG (Roderick Williams & Roger Vignoles)

Artist:
Roderick Williams
Roger Vignoles

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
72:46

Record Label:
Champs Hill Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Apple Music

Release Date
February 4, 2022

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Product Description: In their latest release for Champs Hill Records, distinguished baritone Roderick Williams and acclaimed pianist Roger Vignoles join forces once again to offer a stunning recording, this time inspired by their critically acclaimed Wigmore Hall recital of French Song. Williams and Vignoles guide the listener through much-loved and lesser-known songs by the most celebrated French song composers, and others perhaps less well-known to English audiences. 'One of the particular joys of recording for Champs Hill is to be allowed to programme discs with freedom,' comments Williams. 'We assembled the programme as one would a recital programme, contrasting the delicate austerity of late Faureģ with the rich sonority of Caplet. We hoped the resulting shape would resemble an evening’s song recital, in which the first half begins gently, grows into something more voluptuous before finishing with a riotous drinking song to lead to the interval; the second begins with a challenging contemporary piece before the reward of great fun, and the whole evening ends with hilarity, mischief and bravura. And not to forget a brief encore, a nod to the most quintessential of French early-twentieth-century composers. To create and record this programme in such charming, relaxed surroundings was a treat; we hope you will enjoy listening in the same quixotic mood.' Williams and Vignoles’ prior releases for Champs Hill include Brahms’ only song cycle, Die Schone Magelone (2017, CHR108). BBC Music Magazine said: 'Williams delivers the narration naturally, while proving once again to be a thoughtful exponent of sung text, an interpreter consistently attentive to its meaning. As an accompanist, Vignoles is every bit as engaged, his delicate and resourceful playing joining with Williams’ vocalism to point up significant detail. 'Prior to this, Williams and Vignoles joined Joan Rodgers CBE to present Wolf's Italian songbook (2013, CHR054). In their review, Gramophone commented: 'Inspired by Vignoles humorous relish and luminous delivery of touch, Rodgers and Williams form a persuasive duo.'

TRACK LIST:

1 . Mirages, Op. 113: I. Cygne sur l'eau (3:18)

2 . Mirages, Op. 113: II. Reflets dans l'eau (4:35)

3 . Mirages, Op. 113: III. Jardin nocturne (3:00)

4 . Mirages, Op. 113: IV. Danseuse (2:46)

5 . 5 .Ballades Françaises: I. Cloche d’aube (4:29)

6 . 5 .Ballades Françaises: II. La Ronde (1:23)

7 . 5 .Ballades Françaises: III. Notre chaumière en Yveline (2:37)

8 . 5 .Ballades Françaises: IV. Songe d’une nuit d’été (2:28)

9 . 5 .Ballades Françaises: V. L’adieu en barque (4:09)

10 . Petits cours de morale: I. Jeanne (0:35)

11 . Petits cours de morale: II. Adèle (0:45)

12 . Petits cours de morale: III. Cécile (0:58)

13 . Petits cours de morale: IV. Irène (0:52)

14 . Petits cours de morale: V. Rosemonde (1:08)

15 . Don Quichotte à Dulcinée: I. Chanson Romanesque (1:56)

16 . Don Quichotte a Dulcinée: II. Chanson Épique (2:56)

17 . Don Quichotte a Dulcinée: III. Chanson à boire (1:55)

18 . Les ténèbres de l'amour: I. La dure épreuve va finir (3:23)

19 . Les ténebres de l'amour: II. Va, chanson à tire-d’aile (3:07)

20 . Les ténebres de l'amour: III. Hier, on parlait de choses et d’autres (4:52)

21 . Les ténebres de l'amour: IV. Nous sommes en les temps infâmes (2:40)

22 . Saluste du Bartas: I. Le château du Bartas (1:10)

23 . Saluste du Bartas: II. Tout le long de la Baïse (1:26)

24 . Saluste du Bartas: III. Le départ (1:10)

25 . Saluste du Bartas: IV. Le promenade (1:30)

26 . Saluste du Bartas: V. Nérac en fête (0:49)

27 . Saluste du Bartas: VI. Duo (2:00)

28 . 2 .poèmes d'Apollinaire, Op. 94: I. Dans le jardin d’Anna (3:05)

29 . 2 .poèmes d'Apollinaire, Op. 94: II. Allons plus vite (2:57)

30 . Parisiana, Op. 157: I. Jouer du bugle (1:23)

31 . Parisiana, Op. 157: II. Vous n'écrivez plus? (0:54)

32 . Beau soir (2:30)

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