Offenbach/Dorati: Suites from Bluebeard and Helen of Troy; Meyerbeer: Les Patineurs

from: Angel Records

Disc 1:

1. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Prologue - King Bobiche
2. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Prologue 2 - Bluebeard Enters
3. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The Queen and Her Courtiers
4. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The King Engages Oscar
5. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Hermilia and Prince Sapphire
6. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Bluebeard in the Village
7. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Bluebeard and Boulette
8. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Oscar and the Suitors
9. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Oscar and Hermilia Depart
10. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The Carriages Meet
11. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Bluebeard and Hermilia
12. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The Alchemist in the Crypt
13. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The Alchemist Takes Pity
14. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Hermilia is Welcomed Home
15. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: The Duel - Bluebeard & Sapphire
16. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Thrashing of Bluebeard
17. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Wives and Lovers
18. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Waltz Reprise
19. Barbe-bleue, operetta in 3 acts: Final Celebration
20. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Prologue on Mount Ida
21. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Aphrodite Wins the Golden Apple
22. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: The King and his Court
23. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: The King is Deceived
24. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Helen Gives Paris the Key
25. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Helen and Paris Make Love
26. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: King Menelaus Returns
27. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Helen and Paris Flee
28. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: The Port of Sparta
29. La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts: Helen and Paris Set Sail
30. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Allegro moderato e pesante, un poco più mosso
31. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Molto allegro
32. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Andante espressivo
33. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Tempo di valse
34. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Allegro con spirito
35. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Allegretto scherzoso
36. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Andantino
37. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Allegro molto moderato
38. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Allegro con spirito

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Average Rating:

Rating: - Ballet suites after oper(ett)as: zestful and fluffy
The liner notes are a bit misleading in calling these two orchestral suites arranged by Antal Dorati (better known as a conductor) from Offenbach scores, "suites from the ballet" Bluebeard and Helen of Troy. No, they are orchestral suites from ballet arrangements of two Offenbach operettas - "opera-bouffe" is what Offenbach called them both. The Bluebeard-ballet was first performed in Mexico City on October 27, 1941 - way too late for Offenbach to attend -, by the dance company called Ballet Theatre ... Read More

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Rating: - Scintillating
This is the only recording of the Offenbach-Dorati Suites. I'm surprised that Dorati never recorded them in his career, but he would have had a tough time surpassing these performances. Joseph Levine was an excellent ballet conductor. His album of Tchaikovsky ballet music is one of the best ever. He approaches the Offenbach-Dorati Suites with zest and precision. His orchestra is excellent, and the 1954 recorded sound is clear if somewhat distant. The sound on the 1956 Meyerbeer-Lambert ballet is ... Read More