English National Opera Orchestra, Paul Daniel - Poulenc: The Carmelites (2006)
BAND/ARTIST: Paul Daniel, Catrin Wyn-Davies, Ashley Holland, Peter Wedd, Felicity Palmer, Orla Boylan, Josephine Barstow, Sarah Tynan, English National Opera Orchestra
- Title: Poulenc: The Carmelites
- Year Of Release: 2006
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: FLAC (tracks, booklet)
- Total Time: 2:24:13
- Total Size: 613 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:
Disc 1
1. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Where is Blanche? (Chevalier de la Force, Marquis de la Force) (07:23)
2. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Blanche, your poor brother was so very impatient (Marquis, Blanche de la Force, Chevalier) (03:31)
3. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Her poor imagination always flies from one extreme to another (Marquis, Chevalier, Blanche, (01:42)
4. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Dear father, there is no incident so small or unimportant (Blanche, Marquis) (04:04)
5. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: Prelude (01:41)
6. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: Do not believe this comfortable chair is a privilege (Prioress Mme de Croissy, Blanche) (03:08)
7. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: What has driven you here? (Prioress, Blanche) (01:30)
8. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: My daughter, the outside world often questions (Prioress, Blanche) (05:36)
9. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 3: Prelude (02:36)
10. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 3: Oh no, not more beans! (Constance, Blanche) (07:09)
11. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Prelude (02:11)
12. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Would you be so kind as to raise my pillow (Prioress, Mother Marie of the Incarnation) (08:21)
13. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: You may get up my child (Prioress, Blanche, Monsieur Javelinot) (05:09)
14. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Monsieur Javelinot, you must know it's customary (Prioress, Mother Marie) (03:42)
15. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Please inform your sisters (Mother Marie, Prioress) (03:14)
16. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: Qui Lazarum resuscutasti a monumento foetidum (Constance, Blanche) (02:20)
17. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: What are you doing? (Mother Marie, Blanche) (02:51)
18. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: Interlude. Dear Sister, I'm afraid that our cross is just a bit too big (Constance, Blanch (03:55)
19. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: My dear daughters, I don't need to remind you (Prioress Mme Lidoine, Mother Marie) (05:40)
20. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: Ave Maria (Mother Marie, Prioress, Carmelites) (01:45)
21. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: What is going on? (Prioress, Constance, Mother Marie) (02:10)
Disc 2
1. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Prelude (01:45)
2. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Blanche, why do you believe like this? (Chevalier, Blanche) (07:22)
3. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Compose yourself, Sister Blanche (Mother Marie, Blanche) (01:50)
4. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: My faithful daughters, I know that some among you (Chaplain, Carmelites) (03:27)
5. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: But what will become of you? (Blanche, Chaplain, Sister Mathilde, Constance, Mother Marie, (02:50)
6. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: Someone is ringing the bell (Constance, Sister Mathilde, Chaplain, Carmelites, Crowd) (01:09)
7. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: Open the door, open the door now! (Mother Marie, First Commissioner, Second Commissioner, (04:08)
8. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: My sisters, our Reverend Mother is coming (Mother Jeanne, Blanche, Crowd) (01:59)
9. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Father, speak to them (Mother Marie, Chaplain, Mother Jeanne, Sister Mathilde) (04:22)
10. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: There is only one vote against. That is enough (Mother Marie, Sister Mathilde, Constance, (03:12)
11. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Interlude. Fellow citizens, we congratulate you all (Officer) (02:21)
12. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Sister Gerald, we have to warn the priest (Prioress, Mother Marie) (01:45)
13. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: Prelude (01:53)
14. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: It's you! (Blanche, Mother Marie, A Woman's Voice) (05:30)
15. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: My daughters, we have almost come to the end (Prioress, Mother Jeanne) (04:09)
16. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: And what of Sister Blanche? (Constance, Prioress, Sister Mathilde) (00:35)
17. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: The Tribunal of the Revolution declares (Gaoler) (02:26)
18. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: My daughters, I wanted to save you (Prioress) (02:07)
19. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: It is done. They have been condemned (Chaplain, Mother Marie) (01:55)
20. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 4: Prelude (02:41)
21. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 4: Salve Regina, Mater misericordiae (Prioress, Mother Jeanne, Sister Mathilde, Constance, C (06:46)
Disc 1
1. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Where is Blanche? (Chevalier de la Force, Marquis de la Force) (07:23)
2. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Blanche, your poor brother was so very impatient (Marquis, Blanche de la Force, Chevalier) (03:31)
3. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Her poor imagination always flies from one extreme to another (Marquis, Chevalier, Blanche, (01:42)
4. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 1: Dear father, there is no incident so small or unimportant (Blanche, Marquis) (04:04)
5. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: Prelude (01:41)
6. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: Do not believe this comfortable chair is a privilege (Prioress Mme de Croissy, Blanche) (03:08)
7. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: What has driven you here? (Prioress, Blanche) (01:30)
8. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 2: My daughter, the outside world often questions (Prioress, Blanche) (05:36)
9. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 3: Prelude (02:36)
10. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 3: Oh no, not more beans! (Constance, Blanche) (07:09)
11. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Prelude (02:11)
12. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Would you be so kind as to raise my pillow (Prioress, Mother Marie of the Incarnation) (08:21)
13. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: You may get up my child (Prioress, Blanche, Monsieur Javelinot) (05:09)
14. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Monsieur Javelinot, you must know it's customary (Prioress, Mother Marie) (03:42)
15. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act I Scene 4: Please inform your sisters (Mother Marie, Prioress) (03:14)
16. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: Qui Lazarum resuscutasti a monumento foetidum (Constance, Blanche) (02:20)
17. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: What are you doing? (Mother Marie, Blanche) (02:51)
18. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 1: Interlude. Dear Sister, I'm afraid that our cross is just a bit too big (Constance, Blanch (03:55)
19. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: My dear daughters, I don't need to remind you (Prioress Mme Lidoine, Mother Marie) (05:40)
20. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: Ave Maria (Mother Marie, Prioress, Carmelites) (01:45)
21. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 2: What is going on? (Prioress, Constance, Mother Marie) (02:10)
Disc 2
1. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Prelude (01:45)
2. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Blanche, why do you believe like this? (Chevalier, Blanche) (07:22)
3. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 3: Compose yourself, Sister Blanche (Mother Marie, Blanche) (01:50)
4. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: My faithful daughters, I know that some among you (Chaplain, Carmelites) (03:27)
5. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: But what will become of you? (Blanche, Chaplain, Sister Mathilde, Constance, Mother Marie, (02:50)
6. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: Someone is ringing the bell (Constance, Sister Mathilde, Chaplain, Carmelites, Crowd) (01:09)
7. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: Open the door, open the door now! (Mother Marie, First Commissioner, Second Commissioner, (04:08)
8. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act II Scene 4: My sisters, our Reverend Mother is coming (Mother Jeanne, Blanche, Crowd) (01:59)
9. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Father, speak to them (Mother Marie, Chaplain, Mother Jeanne, Sister Mathilde) (04:22)
10. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: There is only one vote against. That is enough (Mother Marie, Sister Mathilde, Constance, (03:12)
11. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Interlude. Fellow citizens, we congratulate you all (Officer) (02:21)
12. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 1: Sister Gerald, we have to warn the priest (Prioress, Mother Marie) (01:45)
13. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: Prelude (01:53)
14. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: It's you! (Blanche, Mother Marie, A Woman's Voice) (05:30)
15. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: My daughters, we have almost come to the end (Prioress, Mother Jeanne) (04:09)
16. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: And what of Sister Blanche? (Constance, Prioress, Sister Mathilde) (00:35)
17. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: The Tribunal of the Revolution declares (Gaoler) (02:26)
18. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: My daughters, I wanted to save you (Prioress) (02:07)
19. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 2: It is done. They have been condemned (Chaplain, Mother Marie) (01:55)
20. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 4: Prelude (02:41)
21. The Carmelites, FP 159, Act III Scene 4: Salve Regina, Mater misericordiae (Prioress, Mother Jeanne, Sister Mathilde, Constance, C (06:46)
The release of The Carmelites continues Chandos' English-language recordings of productions from the English National Opera, and while these may not be definitive versions of the operas, they constitute valuable contributions to a deeper appreciation of the works. The experience of hearing an opera in one's first language (assuming that the piece is performed well, using a sensitive translation) cannot help but increase the listener's understanding. Hearing the words sung in English cements them in the listener's memory in a way that simply reading a translated libretto cannot, and that's particularly important in an opera as talky as The Carmelites. There are several outstanding recordings in French, so the Chandos CD may not be the first choice for the listener who plans to own only one version, but for anyone who loves the opera who isn't fluent in French, this CD could be of real interest. Joseph Machlis' translation succeeds extraordinarily well in rendering the original into idiomatic English. The performances are consistently strong, though for the most part they don't erase the memory of the singers on Pierre Dervaux's first recording, or Kent Nagano's version with Opéra de Lyon. Felicity Palmer is outstandingly dramatic as the first Prioress, and her death scene is chilling, one of the most poignant on disc. As Blanche, Catrin Wyn Davies sings with elegance and warm tone, but seems a little too mature to be ideal for the role. Sarah Tynan has a crystalline and effortless upper register and brings just the right youthful exuberance to Sister Constance. In terms of pure vocal radiance, her Constance is probably the finest on disc. Paul Daniel's conducting is sensitive and incisive, and he brings an original but effective sense of pacing to the score. The playing of the English National Opera Orchestra rivals that of any of the other recorded versions. The quality of Chandos' recording is uneven. Some voices seem very distant, perhaps in an attempt to create the illusion of stage space, but the result simply sounds muffled, as if the singers were standing with their backs to the microphones. Unfortunately, Blanche, the central character, is most affected by the poor balance, and her musical and dramatic presence is diminished in many scenes.
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