Lafont, Jean-Philippe

The Very Best of Jessye Norman from the EMI Catalog [2 CDs]

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-07-17

Works: Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser; The Flying Dutchman; Tristan und Isolde; Wesendonck Lieder; Franz Schubert: Dem Unendlichen, D 291; Der Winterabend, D 938; Auflösung ("Verbirg dich, Sonne"), so...
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Alliot-Lugaz, Colette; Balwin, Dalton; Baquier, Gabriel; Burles, Charles; Carreras, Nicole; Debost, Michel; Duesing, Dale; Fontanarosa, Renaud; Gage, Irwin; LaFont, Jean-Phi...
Conductors: Tennstedt, Klaus; Cambreling, Sylvain; Muti, Riccardo; Plasson, Michel

If anyone may lay claim to the title of prima donna assoluta of the late 20th century, it is surely Jessye Norman. She is one...continue...

Massenet: Cendrillon / de Billy, DiDonato, Gutierrez, Coote, Podles [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Virgin Classics / 2012-05-22

Works: Jules Massenet: Cendrillon
Performers: Coote, Alice; DiDonato, Joyce; Gutierrez, Eglis; Lafont, Jean-Philippe; Podles, Ewa
Conductors: De Billy, Bertrand
Ensemble: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus

With Joyce DiDonato as Cinderella capturing all hearts – not just Prince Charming’s – Massenet’s enchanting, sophisticated retelling of the classic fairytale makes its debut...continue...
Run Time: 165 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Subtitles: English
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Poulenc: Dialogues de Carmélites / Matthews, Polaski, Brunner, Breedt

2 CD / Oehms / 2012-02-28

Works: Francis Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites, opera, FP 159
Performers: Arman, Erik; Beuron, Yann; Breedt, Michelle; Brunner, Heidi; Hofmann, Magdalena Anna; Koninger, Dominik; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Marinkovic, Nenad; Matthews, Sally; Polaski, Deborah; Ratzenbock, Chris...
Conductors: De Billy, Bertrand
Ensemble: Arnold Schoenberg Choir

Poulenc's opera premiered at the Milan Scala on January 26, 1957 (in Italian). The work is currently experiencing a renaissance in the most important opera...continue...
Recording information: Theater an der Wien (01/2008/04/2011)....continue...

Berlioz: La Carnaval romainm, Lélio / Dausbaard, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-07-31

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Qui ne se souvient, for two voices (or male chorus) and piano (or orchestra),...
Performers: Henning-Jensen, Gert; Hjerrild, Sune; LaFont, Jean-Philippe
Conductors: Dausgaard, Thomas
Ensemble: Danish National Orchestra

In the whole of the twentieth century no other instrumentalist exercised such an enduring influence in the international saxophone world as Jean-Marie Londeix. In celebration...continue...

Best Opera Classics 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-08-29

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Don Giovanni; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Così fan tutte, K 588; Gioachino Rossini: Il ba...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Alagna, Roberto; Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Allen, Thomas; Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Bacquier, Gabriel; Baltsa, Agnes; Behrens, Hildegard; Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Be...
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel; Haitink, Bernard; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Norrington, Roger; Böhm, Karl; Levine, James; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Mehta, Zubin; Ceccato, Aldo; Karajan, Herbert von; Barbirolli, John...

An impressive collection of the best-loved opera arias ever, sung by the world's greatest stars: Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Maria Callas, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf,...continue...

100 Best Opera Classics

6 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2005-07-19

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Don Giovanni; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Così fan tutte, K 588; Gioachino Rossini: Il ba...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Alagna, Roberto; Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Allen, Thomas; Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Bacquier, Gabriel; Baltsa, Agnes; Bastin, Jules; Behrens, Hildegard; Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Sopr...
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel; Haitink, Bernard; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Norrington, Roger; Böhm, Karl; Levine, James; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Serafin, Tullio; Mehta, Zubin; Ceccato, Aldo; Karajan, Herbert von;...

This six CD set contains the most important sections of key Operas through history. 100 Best Opera Classics is the companion to last years 100...continue...

Salieri: Les Danaïdes

2 CD / Dynamic / 2005-07-01

Works: Antonio Salieri: Les Danaïdes, opera
Performers: Bladin, Christer; Caballe, Montserrat; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Maria Trabucco; Martin, Andreas [Baritone Vocal]; Tuand, Carlo
Conductors: Gelmetti, Gianluigi

Salieri: Tarare [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2005-02-22

Works: Antonio Salieri: Tarare
Performers: Caleb, Anna; Crook, Howard; Lafont, Jean-Philippe; Lorenz, Eberhard Francesco
Conductors: Malgoire, Jean-Claude
Ensemble: Deutsche Handel Solisten

The historic revival of this important treasure is mentioned even in the standard opera reference work Piper's Encyclopedia of Music Theater, singling out Jean-Louis Martinoty's...continue...
Run Time: 184 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Digitally Processed
Subtitles: French, German, English, Ita...continue...

Offenbach: Orphee Aux Enfers, La Belle Helene, La Perichole (Highlights)

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2004-05-04

Works: Jacques Offenbach: Orphée aux enfers, operetta; La belle Hélène, operetta in 3 acts; La Périchole, operetta in 2 acts; La belle Hélène
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Bacquier, Gabriel; Benoit, Jean-Christophe; Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Carreras, Jose [Tenor Vocal]; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Mesple, Mady; Norman, Jessye; Senec...
Conductors: Plasson, Michel

The Very Best of Jessye Norman

2 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2003-04-22

Works: Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser; The Flying Dutchman; Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90; Wesendonck Lieder; Franz Schubert: Dem Unendlichen, D 291; Der Winterabend, D 938; Auflösung, D 807; Joha...
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Alliot-Lugaz, Colette; Bacquier, Gabriel; Baldwin, Dalton; Burles, Charles; Carreras, Nicole; Debost, Michel; Duesing, Dale; Fontanarosa, Renaud; Gage, Irwin; LaFont, Jean-P...
Conductors: Tennstedt, Klaus; Cambreling, Sylvain; Muti, Riccardo; Plasson, Michel
Ensemble: Ambrosian Opera Chorus; Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Philadelphia Orchestra; Toulouse Capitole Orchestra

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis / Soustrot, Martinpelto, Zaremba

2 CD / MD&G / 2003-01-21

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109; Ernst Krenek: Karl V, stage work with music; Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini...
Performers: Baker, Mark; Coburn, Pamela; Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Halem, Victor von; Hirzel, Franziska; Johansen, Ronnie; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Lippert, Herbert [Tenor Vocals]; Martinpelto, Hillevi
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra; Brno Philharmonic Choir

"After a long run of performances of Beethoven's great Mass with reduced forces, it is regreshing to hear the massive work with a large chorus...continue...

Beethoven: Leonore (Version 1806) / Soustrot, Coburn, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 1999-01-19

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109
Performers: Baker, Mark; Brunnert, Christian; Coburn, Pamela; LaFont, Jean-Philippe
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Cologne West German Radio Chorus

Beethoven had begun composing his only opera in 1804, and it was performed for the first time in the early summer of 1814 in the...continue...

Bizet: Djamileh

1 CD / Orfeo / 1988-10-27

Works: Georges Bizet: Djamileh, comic opera in 1 act
Performers: Bonisolli, Franco; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Popp, Lucia
Conductors: Gardelli, Lamberto

Gounod: St. Cecilia Mass / Prêtre, Hendricks

1 CD / EMI Classics / 1985-02-06

Works: Charles Gounod: Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile
Performers: Dale, Laurence; Gil, Jean-Louis; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; LaFont, Jean-Philippe
Conductors: Jouineau, Jacques; Lanceron, Alain; Prêtre, Georges