Etoiles De La Chanson [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. J'attendrai
2. Changer D'adresse
3. L'hironell D'amour
4. Serenade Pres De Mexico
5. Printemps
6. L'auberge Au Crepuscule
7. C'est Un Oiseau Qui Passe
8. Berceuse Du Reve Bleu
9. Un Tour Petit
10. Les Printemps D'amour
11. Modone Aux Fleurs
12. Un Regard Un Sourire
13. Pour Un Beau Voyage
14. L'amour Que J'avais
15. Montevideo
16. Tout S'efface
17. Seranade Seans Espoir
18. Pourquoi Loin De Toi
19. Je N'ai Qu'une Maman
20. Le Clochere Serenade
See all 22 tracks on this disc

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Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles
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  • Lovely
  • An unexpected glimpse of happiness.
  • Enchanting recital of French Melodies
  • Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles
  • An Outstanding Vocal Performance
Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles
Gabriel Fauré , Claude Debussy , Francis Poulenc , Véronique Gens , and Roger Vignoles
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ASIN: B00003ZKR9
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

  1. Apres un reve, Op. 7 No. 1
  2. Sylvie, Op. 7 No. 3
  3. Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8 No. 1
  4. Lydia, Op. 4 No. 2
  5. Le papillon et la fleur, Op. 1 No.1
  6. Mandoline, Op. 58 No. 1: 5 Melodies de Venise
  7. Clair de lune, Op. 46, No. 2
  8. Les berceaux, Op. 23 No. 1
  9. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: I. La flute de Pan
  10. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: II. La chevelure
  11. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: III. Le tombeau des Naiades
  12. Fetes galantes: I. En sourdine
  13. Fetes galantes: II. Fantoches
  14. Fetes galantes: III. Clair de lune
  15. Nuit d'etoiles
  16. Beau soir
  17. Fleur des bles
  18. La Belle au bois dormant
  19. Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison
  20. BANALITES: I. Chanson d'Orkenise
  21. BANALITES: II. Hotel
  22. BANALITES: III. Fagnes de Wallonie
  23. BANALITES: IV. Voyage a Paris
  24. BANALITES: V. Sanglots
  25. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: I. Montparnasse
  26. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: II. Hyde Park
  27. Les chemins de l'amour - valse chantee

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2005-08-30

I recommend this to any art-song lover, and really, anybody at all. Gens does an excellent performance of a great collection of beautiful French songs. Her voice is enjoyable all the way, she has great expression, and a convincing mastery of the genre.

5 out of 5 stars An unexpected glimpse of happiness........2001-07-21

Stendhal wrote that "the sight of anything extremely beautiful, in nature or in art, brings back the memory of what one loves, with the speed of lightning. That is, ... all that is beautiful and sublime in the world takes part in the beauty of what one loves, and this unexpected glimpse of happiness immediately fills the eyes with tears. This is how love of the beautiful and love give each other life." This is what Ms. Gens will do to you when you listen to this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Enchanting recital of French Melodies.......2000-07-07

This is a most enjoyable release, all the more so because Veronique Gens, who is generally considered a baroque specialist on the lyric stage, may well be a torch-bearer of the elusive art of the French song in the coming decades. The voice of Gens, which is solid and well-integrated with an alluring dash of vibrancy embedded therein, is eminently suited to the repertoire represented in this new Virgin Classics release. Her secure technique (just a hint of strain in one or two high notes) also renders it possible for her to fine down her voice in the ending of phrases to a charming effect. Being a native French speaker certainly helps, too. Although hers is perhaps not the most strongly-etched of readings, she is able to inflect the text intelligently, and her subtle but heart-felt stresses on particular words not only serve to illuminate the poetic prose, but also meld beautifully with the notes that she sing.

The CD opens with songs by Faure, and while Gens may not possess the charm and naturalness of utterance of Maggie Teyte, whose recordings of Faure's songs are, in the opinion of this reviewer, unsurpassable, she can conjure up the right kind of feeling for every song as no one can. Her tempo for the popular "Apres un reve" is a trifle too laid back. Yet, she conveys to perfection the dream-like quality of the song, as well as the sense of confusion and regret at awakening. Her singing of "Le papillon et la fleur" is delightfully vivid, and her evocation of the feeling of sadness being kept in restraint in "Les berceaux" makes the performance both intimate and touching.

The Debussy group is no less impressive. Despite the innovative idiom in which most of these songs are composed, Gens is able bring them off effortlessly and stylishly. She is in total command whether in the serenity of "Beau soir", the romanticism of "Nuit d'etoiles", the rustic charm of "Fleur des bles", or the harrowing grimness of "Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison", the last one composed when Debussy was being haunted by the atrocities of the Great War. In "Fetes galantes I", although the vocal and piano parts are often independent of each other, Gens's remarkable interpretation succeeds in unifying the two strands into a picturesque and colourful whole. The "3 Chansons de Bilitis", which are composed very much in the style of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE, also find an ideal interpreter in Gens where, blessed with a keen sense of rhythm, she succeeds in propelling the texts forward with musical grace and dramatic import. She would surely make a wonderful Melisande.

The Poulenc is equally fine. The young soprano is able to do full justice to the diverse moods in "Banalites", which, according to Olivier Opdebeeck, who penned the CD notes, is composed in a "part-melancholy, part-joyful tone with a barb of irony which the composer identified in the poet". The "2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire" are sharply contrasted, one (Montparnasse) languid and brooding and the other (Hyde Park) gusty and piquant. Gens's singing of "Les chemins de l'amour", a cross between a Viennese waltz and a cabaret song, is loveliness itself and provides a delicious end to an enchanting recital.

The major reservation that this reviewer has involves the accompaniment of Roger Vignoles. While he is able to provide secure support for the singer, his playing is uncharacterful and even bland. Besides, the piano tone seems to be rather thin at times. Nonetheless, this should not detract one from the sensuous beauty of Gens's performance. This reviewer hopes that Virgin Classics would be encouraged by the success of this release so that they can present this most promising singer in further volumes of French songs by, say, Chausson, Ravel and Duparc.

5 out of 5 stars Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles.......2000-06-13

Not being a professional, but loving the genre of French melodies I'll avoid technical commentary; I have become a collector of these in recent years and find this one extremely satifying and appreciate the variety this CD presents.

5 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Vocal Performance.......2000-05-01

This ranks as one of the very best recordings of French 'melodies' that I have yet heard. Unlike most other singers, Gens gives the words drama and meaning. Too many singers perform these works in a detached 'artistic' manner that often makes them all sound almost alike. I say this not to belittle Gens' voice (which is superb), but to indicate that this disk will take you beyond the 'standard' interpretations of these works. I had a chance to compare one of the melodies with another recent recording by Schafer, another singer whom I respect Both were being featured in a local record store. It was hard to realize they were actually singing the same piece. I recently saw Gens perform much of the same program at a recital in NYC. This was the best recital I had heard in a very long time (I go to many). The disk is almost as good. It suffers a bit from a very unnatural recorded sound: the microphone is much too close to the singer and the piano is much too forward. Also the accompaniest in NYC was clearly better. Nevertheless, it would be hard to find a better recorded performance. The more I listen to the disk, the less I notice these drawbacks. The choice of repetoire is also well done. I particularly liked the Debussy 'Trois chansons de Bilitis.' She ends with 'Les chemins de l'amour' which Poulenc wrote for Jean Anouilh's play 'Leaocadia'. This has become very popular outside the normal recital circuit. If you get only one disk of French melodies, this is the one to get.
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Release Date: 2005-04-26

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  2. Vous Qui Faites L'Endormie
  3. Si Les Filles D'Arles Sont Reines
  4. Voyons: 'Pour Hoffmann'...Dans Les Roles D'Amoureux Langoureux
  5. Scintille, Diamant
  6. Bien Des Jeunes Gens
  7. Lakme, C'est Toi Qui Nous Proteges!
  8. Tra La La...Quand La Flamme De L'Amour
  9. Elle Ne M'Aime Pas
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  12. Louange A Vous
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  15. Quand Apparaissent Les Etoiles - Teresa Berganza
  16. Je Suis Le Chevalier Errant - Teresa Berganza
  17. Ecoute, Mon Ami - Teresa Berganza

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  2. IV. Absence
  3. VI. L'Ile Inconnue
  4. Tendrement Enlaces, Ma Chere Bien-Aimee
  5. Danse Macabre
  6. Clair De Lune
  7. Chanson Romanesque
  8. Chanson Epique
  9. Chanson A Boire
  10. Chanson A Dulcinee
  11. Elegie
  12. I. La Maitresse Volage
  13. II. Chanson A Boire
  14. III. Madrigal
  15. IV. Invocation Aux Parques
  16. V. Couplets Bachiques
  17. VI. L'Offrande
  18. VII. La Belle Jeunesse
  19. VIII. Serenade
  20. Malvina
  21. Wo Ist Er?
  22. Wird Dir Nicht Bange?
  23. Die Frist Ist Um
  24. Herr, Lehre Doch Mich
  25. Libera Me, Domine

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5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2005-11-02

This collection represents Jose Van Dam at his best. The two arias from Faust are a little low for him but he sings them with great musicality. The aria from Mireille which is a rarity is sung brilliantly. Mr. Van Dam gets up to those high notes so easily. This collection mostly contains French Repertoire which was ideal for his voice. Several of the arias are rarely performed and I think should be performed more often. The few German selections are very effective as well. I think he was one of the finest Brahms Requiem soloists of all time.

Mr. Van Dam is still singing well at age 65. I think he is one of the finest singers and musicians because everything he sings means something to him internally. That is something that defines a great artist for me. I highly recommend this collection because it is a tool for singers to learn how to pronounce French properly. The diction is so clear that you can practically write it down.
Etoiles de la Chanson
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    ASIN: B000006SO4
    Release Date: 2001-03-13

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    2. Y'a Pas Trois Moyens
    3. Chiquita Madame
    4. Te Voyo Benn
    5. Paris, Paris
    6. Minuit
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    Satie: The Complete Solo Piano Music
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    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars complete but lacking.......2005-06-14

    While I am a fan of Thibaudet in general, he just seems lost here. Satie is deceptively difficult to judge as a performer, the music is at times mercurial or static, profound or frivolous, or all of the above. Yet one hardly needs to underline the oddness, it's perfectly revealed if you play it straight.
    While some misread notes suggest he may not really know these pieces, Thibaudet manages to project something less than a competent sight reading. In such an endeavor he would certainly get the right feel occasionally by accident. Instead, he regularly puts the wrong foot forward, with odd accents and effects getting in the way, perhaps trying too hard to add spin to music whose mysteries refuse to unfold under such duress.
    I would recommend collecting a number of different performers: Reinbert DeLeeuw, Pascal Roge, Anne Queffelec, JoAnna MacGregor and Michel Legrand have all made worthy contributions to the recent discography and their combined recordings would make a pretty-near complete survey.

    3 out of 5 stars good for completists, but..........2004-05-18

    I jumped at the chance to buy this set; a new digital recording of Satie's complete solo piano music. I had admired Jean-Yves Thibaudet in the past and had seen him perform Messiaen's "Turangalila Symphony"; a great performance. However, after listening to this set for three straight months, I'm rather frustrated with it, mostly on aesthetic grounds, since I can't deny Thibaudet's talents; I just disagree with some of his interpretations.

    To start, most of the shorter, "lite" pieces are performed very well on disc 4. Even the most popular, (Gymnopedies, Gnossiennes) are excellent. I am also thankful I now have performances of "Uspud" and many of Satie's conservatory assignments, played expertly and with good humor. For these, the set is worth having.

    But now, the bad news. As I have complained about in the past with Thibaudet's Ravel discs, I'm frankly rather put-off by his inexplicable, pointless staccato in many of the pieces. "Petite Overture a la Danser" is one of my favorite Satie miniatures, and here Thibaudet botches it by playing it way too fast with no pedal. It sounds like a joke, and I think he totally misses the point of the piece. In the "Nazareen" preludes, he adds his own extreme dynamics which are not indicated in the original scores, and the effect seems like a cheap attempt to add "spice" to what are supposed to be meditative sound constructions, based on poetry forms rather than classical forms.

    "Prelude to the Heroic Gate of Heaven" is taken far too slow, and Thibaudet completely cuts out the "Curtain" coda in the original Salabert edition for no apparent reason; he seems determined to give the piece a more "proper" ending, and for this listener, it's a terrible, narcissistic, and disrespectful miscalculation.

    I will keep this set since it is a complete document, flawed though it may be. But I still must insist that the best living interpreter of Satie's piano music is the ever-underrated Reinbert DeLeeuw, who is completely in-tune with Satie's sly magic. His tempos may be slow, his dynamics few, but that's the whole point; this is highly personal music, and DeLeeuw has an aesthetic I can personally agree with. For an audible explanation of what I'm talking about, compare the performances of "Petite Overture a la Danser" by DeLeeuw and Thibaudet, and you'll see what I mean.

    5 out of 5 stars Yes, its worth five discs.......2003-12-17

    Each disc averages about 75 minutes of music. Over six hours of Satie? Definitely yes. If you have an affinity for Satie's classic pieces you should not pass up this set. There are so many standout pieces in so many wonderful styles you can only leave this set with wonder. And Thibaudet seems made for this music. The best interpreter of Satie that I've heard. His technique is amazing with such a range of subtle fingering tempo and dynamics. Its as though I've heard some of these for the first time with new shocks of emotion I hadn't experienced before. Not to be missed.
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      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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      GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000093U3N
      Release Date: 2004-01-07
      Etoiles de la Chanson
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        Etoiles de la Chanson
        Josephine Baker
        Manufacturer: Etoiles de Chanson
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
        CabaretCabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00000DY56
        Release Date: 1999-08-31

        Tracks:

        1. Revoir Paris
        2. Y'a Pas Trois Moyens
        3. Chiquita Madame
        4. Te Voyo Benn
        5. Paris, Paris
        6. Minuit
        7. Bahiana
        8. Princesse Sans Amour
        9. Olele Olela
        10. Romance aux oiles (A Noche Hable con la Luna)
        11. Petite Tonkinoise - Josephine Baker, Melodic-Jazz Du Casino De Paris
        12. Mon Coeur Est un Oiseau des es - Josephine Baker
        13. Ram-Pam-Pam - Josephine Baker, ,
        14. Si J'Etais Blanche - Josephine Baker
        15. Haiti
        16. Comme une Banque - Josephine Baker
        17. Sur Deux Notes - Josephine Baker
        18. C'Est Lui
        19. Nuit d'Alger
        20. Bonsoir My Love - Josephine Baker
        21. Madiana
        22. J'Ai Deux Amours - Josephine Baker
        Etoiles De La Chanson
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          Etoiles De La Chanson
          Marlene Dietrich
          Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GermanyGermany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          NostalgiaNostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
          Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
          CabaretCabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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          GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
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          Broadway & VocalistsBroadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music
          PopPop | Imports | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000006Y7X
          Release Date: 2004-04-27

          Tracks:

          1. Ich Bin von Kopf bis Fuss
          2. Moi, J'M'ennuie
          3. Nimm Dich in Acht Vor Blonded Frauen
          4. Assez
          5. Ich Bin Die Fesche Lola
          6. Quand l'Amour Meurt
          7. Leben Ohne Liebe Kannst du Nicht
          8. Peter
          9. Wenn Ich Mir 'Was Wunsche
          10. Jonny
          11. Mein Blondes Baby
          12. Allein in Einer Groben Stadt
          13. Wo Ist der Mann?
          14. Ja So Bin Ich
          15. Give Me the Man
          16. Kinder, Heut' Abend da Such Ich Mir Was Aus
          17. Wenn Die Beste Freundin
          18. You Go to My Head
          19. You Do Something to Me
          20. I've Been in Love Before
          21. You've Got That Look
          22. Boys in the Back Room
          Anthologia
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            Anthologia

            Manufacturer: Xxi-21 Canada
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            All Works by BerliozAll Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by DonizettiAll Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by GluckAll Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by GounodAll Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by MassenetAll Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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            All Works by OffenbachAll Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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            GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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            Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00013NDR8
            Release Date: 2003-12-23

            Tracks:

            1. Damnation de Faust, For Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, B: Nature Immense
            2. Romet Juliette, Opera: Ah! L-Toi Soleil
            3. L' Africaine, Grand Opera in 5 Acts: Pays Merveilleux... Paradis!
            4. Hdiade, Opera in 4 Acts: Adieu Donc!
            5. Manon, Comic Opera in 5 Acts: Ah! Fuyez Douce Image
            6. Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: Pourquoi Me Riller?
            7. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
            8. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: C'est Toi? C'est Moi!
            9. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Il ait une Fois a Cour ...
            10. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Allons! Courage et Confiance
            11. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: l'Amour dans le Bruit et le Vin
            12. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Dieu Quelle Ivresse!
            13. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: C'est une Chanson d'Amour
            14. Lohengrin, Opera, WWV 75: Aux Bords Lointains
            15. Siegfried, Opera, WWV 86c: Air de la Forge
            16. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
            17. Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: J'Aurai Sur Ma Poitrine
            18. Tosca, Opera: de Beautales!
            19. Tosca, Opera: Le Ciel Luisait d'oiles

            Tracks:

            1. Faust, Opera: Rien! En Vain J'Interroge
            2. Faust, Opera: Mais Ce Dieu, Que Peut-Il Pour Moi?
            3. Faust, Opera: Moi Les Plaisirs!
            4. Faust, Opera: Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Ptre?
            5. Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste et Pure
            6. Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast Announcement, D
            7. Fille du Rment, Opera: Ils l'Ont Emmen. Quoi, Vous M'Aimez?
            8. Fille du Rment, Opera: Ah! Mes Amis, Quel Jour de F?
            9. Fille du Rment, Opera: Tous Les Trois Ris
            10. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
            11. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Las, Las dans la Montagne
            12. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Non! Je Ne Veux Plus T'outer
            13. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Qui Est-LBel Officier
            14. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Il Est Temps Encore
            15. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Ma M, Je la Vois
            16. Romet Juliette, Opera: Ange Adorable
            17. Romet Juliette, Opera: Sc du Balcon
            18. Romet Juliette, Opera: Ah! L-Toi Soleil
            19. Romet Juliette, Opera: Va, Je T'Ai Pardonn

            Tracks:

            1. Radio Interview with Raoul Jobin, CHRC, Quc, Ca
            2. Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: Pourquoi Me Riller?
            3. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
            4. Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
            5. Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Lnde de Klainzach
            6. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), Opera: Vogliatemi Bene
            7. Alceste (Italian Version), Opera, In 3 Acts, WQ. 3: Misero! E Che Far
            8. Agnus Dei, For Voice & Piano (Or Orchestra) (Inter
            9. e: O Doux Printemps d'Autrefois, For Voice &
            10. Work(s): Je T'Ai Donnon Coeur/Le Pays du Sourire
            11. Si Vous l'Aviez Compris for Voice & Piano (Or Ense
            12. Rameaux, For Voice & Piano (Or Orchestra)
            13. Notre P
            14. Mariage des Roses, Song for Voice & Piano, M. 8
            15. Rosary, For Voice & Piano
            16. Hosanna for Voice & Orchestra
            17. Work(s): Sancta Maria
            Etoiles de la Chanson
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              Etoiles de la Chanson
              Fernandel
              Manufacturer: Etoiles De Chanson
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              FranceFrance | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
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              GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B00000JRXZ
              Release Date: 1999-09-14

              Tracks:

              1. Barnabe: Barnabe
              2. Le Schpountz: L'amour Incompris
              3. Ignace: Redis-Le Me
              4. Agathe
              5. Le Club Des Soupirants: Je Connais Des Baisers
              6. Monsieur Hector: Hector
              7. Felicie Aussi
              8. Barnabe: Ne Me Dis Plus Tu
              9. Je Suis L'homme Qu'il Vous Faut
              10. Ignace: Quelle Famille
              11. Ernest, Le Rebelle: Ernestito
              12. Les Cinq Sous De Lavarede: Je Suis Une Petite Nature
              13. Les Cinq Sous De Lavarede: C'est Comme Ca A Calcutta
              14. Simplet: On M'appelle Simplet
              15. Idylle A Bois-Le-Roi
              16. Ignace: Lequel Des Deux
              17. Le Rosier De Madame Husson: Si J'osais
              18. Les Jours Sans
              19. Elle A Tout Ca
              20. Berlingot Et Compagnie: Pourquoi Que Tu Me Vexes Victor?
              21. Josette: C'est La Fete A Tante Aurore
              22. Raphael, Le Tatoue: Un Dur, Un Vrai, Un Tatoue
              23. Le Rosier De Madame Husson: Maintenant, Je Sais Ce Que C'est
              24. Les Degourdis De La Lleme: C'est Toujours Comme Ca
              25. Le Rosier De Madame Husson: Un Homme

              Album Details

              French Legendary Comics from the 50's.
              Les Etoiles de la Chanson  [IMPORT]
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                Les Etoiles de la Chanson [IMPORT]
                Fernandel
                Manufacturer: Disky
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
                ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
                French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
                CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
                InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
                ASIN: B000007WHZ
                Release Date: 1998-02-13

                Tracks:

                1. Barnab
                2. Amour Incompris
                3. Redis le Me
                4. Agathe
                5. Je Connais des Baisers
                6. Hector
                7. Fcie Aussi
                8. Ne Me Dis Plus Tu
                9. Je Suis l'Homme Qu'il Vous Faut
                10. Quelle Famille
                11. Ernestito
                12. Je Suis une Petite Nature
                13. C'Est Comme Ca a Calcutta
                14. On M'Appelle Simplet
                15. Idylle Boise-Le-Roi
                16. Lequel des Deux
                17. Si J'Osais
                18. Jours Sans
                19. Elle a Tout Ca
                20. Pourquoi Que Tu Me Vexes Victor?
                21. C'Est le F Tante Aurore
                22. Dur, un Vrai, un Tatou
                23. Maintenant Je Sais Ce Que C'Est
                24. C'Est Toujours Comme Ca
                25. Homme

                Album Details

                Recordings from 1934-1942 Tracks Include T'aimer Une Demi-journee, Au Petit Bar Du Coin, Je Me Mens, J'aime Toutes Les Femmes, and 18 More Classics.

                Pop Music:

                1. For the Love of France
                2. Forza Francesco [Import]
                3. French Rockin' Boogie
                4. From the Heart
                5. Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow 2000 Millenium Celebration, Vol. 2
                6. Greatest Hits
                7. Greek Bouzouki
                8. Hahani Mai
                9. Hashem: A Lifetime to Love, Pt. 1 [Import]
                10. He Hawaii Au

                Pop Music

                Pop Music