Composer(s): Not Applicable, na
Artist(s): Timson, David
Label: Naxos Educational
Series: Naxos Opera Explained
Genre: Music Education
Catalogue No: 8.558172
Barcode: 636943817223
Release Date: 04/2005

Opera Explained: DEBUSSY - Pelleas et Melisande (Smillie)

Tracklist

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Timson, David (reader)
1Introduction to Claude Debussy04:08
Timson, David (reader)
2The influence of Wagner and atonality03:14
Timson, David (reader)
3Debussy's childhood and development05:47
Timson, David (reader)
4Maurice Maeterlinck04:50
Timson, David (reader)
5The story and opening05:28
Timson, David (reader)
6Golaud encounters Melisande05:07
Timson, David (reader)
7King Arkel's acceptance and the entrance of Pelleas05:44
Timson, David (reader)
8Pelleas and Melisande together04:41
Timson, David (reader)
9Golaud lies ill05:12
Timson, David (reader)
10Melisande at the window and Golaud's suspicion06:15
Timson, David (reader)
11Golaud uses Yniold04:45
Timson, David (reader)
12Act IV: Pelleas to depart; Arkel and Melisande; Golaud's anger05:51
Timson, David (reader)
13Yniold's scene; the love duet04:46
Timson, David (reader)
14Pelleas: 'We have broken the ice with red hot irons'06:07
Timson, David (reader)
15Act V06:48
Timson, David (reader)

Total Playing Time: 01:18:43