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Composer:
Ambroise Thomas

Artist(s):
Laura Claycomb
Alastair Miles

Conductor:
Andrew Litton

Background: The Ambroise Thomas opera, La Cour de Célimène (Célimène’s Court) is set in 1750 in a château near Paris. The opera deals with a young widowed Countess who has no fewer than 14 suitors. The role was written for the legendary coloratura Marie Miolan-Carvalho, who also created roles in four of Gounod’s operas.

Here, the Countess is sung by Laura Claycomb, with Alastair Miles, Joan Rodgers and Sébastien Droy at her side. Given the large cast, it’s not surprising that the work’s ensembles have been picked out by scholars as highlights of a score that is sure to delight lovers of French opera.

The 2CD set comes with a lavishly illustrated book including libretto with an English translation. Richard Langham Smith gives a detailed account of the composer, the opera and its composition.

CATALOGUE NR: ORC37
RECORD LABEL: Opera Rara
FORMAT: 2 CD Set
PRICE: £ 25.00 including VAT, or £ 21.28 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 28-Apr-2008

COMPOSER: Ambroise Thomas
TITLE: La Cour de Celimene - complete
ORCHESTRA: Philharmonia Orchestra
CONDUCTOR: Andrew Litton
ARTISTS: Laura Claycomb   Alastair Miles   Joan Rodgers   Sebastien Droy

- Aug-2008 Gramophone Editor's Choice 'We are in Opera Rara's debt again as they offer another obscure delight.'

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