Title:
An introduction to-- Debussy, Pelléas et Mélisande / written by Thomson Smillie.
Author:
Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918.
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949.
Smillie, Thomson.
Timson, David.
Delünsch, Mireille.
Golfier, Françoise.
Jossoud, Hélène.
Théruel, Gérard.
Arapian, Armand.
Doumène, Jean-Jacques.
Bacquier, Gabriel.
Casadesus, Jean-Claude.
Chœur régional Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
Orchestre national de Lille.
Publication Information:
[Kowloon, Hong Kong] : Naxos, ℗2005.
Call Number:
B DEBU ITD T72 1856
Abstract:
Presents historical background, an explanation of the plot, and a presentation of the main arias and themes from the opera, interspersed with historical and musicological narration.
ISBN:
9781843790990
Series:
Opera explained
Opera explained.
Physical Description:
1 audio disc : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Compact disc.
Libretto by Maurice Maeterlinck.
Music excerpts are from Naxos 8.660047-9 (1997).
Subject Term:
Contents:
Introduction to Claude Debussy (4:08) -- The influence of Wagner and atonality (3:14) -- Debussy's childhood and development (5:47) -- Maurice Maeterlinck (4:50) -- The story and opening (5:28) -- Golaud encounters Melisande (5:07) -- King Arkel's acceptance and the entrance of Pelleas (5:44) -- Pelleas and Melisande together (4:41) -- Golaud lies ill (5:12) -- Melisande at the window and Golaud's suspicion (6:15) -- Golaud uses Yniold (4:45) -- Act IV. Pelleas to depart ; Arkel and Melisande ; Golaud's anger (5:51) -- Yniold's scene ; the love duet (4:46) -- Pelleas : "We have broken the ice with red hot irons" (6:07) -- Act V (6:48).
Personal Subject:
Uniform Title:
Pelléas et Mélisande. Selections
Personal Author:
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