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So Poetique!

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Details

Composer
Felicien David, Theodore Dubois, Gabriel Faure, Cesar Franck, Benjamin Godard, Charles Gounod, Augus
Artist
Cyrille Dubois, Pierre Dumoussaud, Brussels Philharmonic
Format
CD
Label
Alpha
Released
Apr 10, 2026
Catalog #
ALPHA1214
UPC
3701624512142

About

After exploring lesser-known works for light lyric tenor from the opéra-comique repertoire with the multi-award-winning So Romantique ! (ALPHA924), this new recording focuses on a unique genre: French mélodie with orchestra. "Deeply attuned to the chamber dimension of music, I was naturally drawn to this form, which is rarely programmed today. Attention to tone colour is essential here, particularly in the interpretation of such brief pieces, an exercise at the very heart of my approach as a mélodiste," says Dubois. Designed by the researchers and editors of the Palazzetto Bru Zane, this programme allows us to rediscover lost treasures of French heritage: refinement, the art of suggestion, delicacy, nobility of expression - everything here is so poetic!

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 Le soir (version for voice and orchestra) 03:20
    Track
    1
    Title
    Le soir (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    Charles Gounod
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  2. 2 Embarquez-vous! (version for voice and orchestra) 02:02
    Track
    2
    Title
    Embarquez-vous! (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Benjamin Godard
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  3. 3 Aimons-nous (version for voice and orchestra) 04:22
    Track
    3
    Title
    Aimons-nous (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    04:22
    Composer
    Camille Saint-Saëns
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  4. 4 3 Mélodies, Op. 13: No. 1. Chanson d'automne (version for voice and orchestra) 01:58
    Track
    4
    Title
    3 Mélodies, Op. 13: No. 1. Chanson d'automne (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  5. 5 Printemps 03:36
    Track
    5
    Title
    Printemps
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Théodore Dubois
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  6. 6 Harmonies poétiques et religieuses: La retraite 00:09
    Track
    6
    Title
    Harmonies poétiques et religieuses: La retraite
    Duration
    00:09
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
  7. 7 I. Depuis l'heure charmante 03:09
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Depuis l'heure charmante
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Benjamin Godard
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  8. 8 Ma belle amie est morte (version for voice and orchestra) 03:09
    Track
    8
    Title
    Ma belle amie est morte (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Charles Gounod
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  9. 9 Les roses d'Ispahan, Op. 39, No. 4 (version for voice and orchestra) 03:09
    Track
    9
    Title
    Les roses d'Ispahan, Op. 39, No. 4 (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Gabriel Fauré
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  10. 10 Berceuse pyrénéenne 03:14
    Track
    10
    Title
    Berceuse pyrénéenne
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Fernand de La Tombelle
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  11. 11 Ne nous oubliez pas (version for voice and orchestra) 03:12
    Track
    11
    Title
    Ne nous oubliez pas (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Augusta Holmès
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  12. 12 Le poète et le fantôme (version for voice and orchestra) 02:52
    Track
    12
    Title
    Le poète et le fantôme (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Jules Massenet
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  13. 13 Poésies nouvelles: Lucie 00:31
    Track
    13
    Title
    Poésies nouvelles: Lucie
    Duration
    00:31
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
  14. 14 II. Un soir nous etions seuls 05:25
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Un soir nous etions seuls
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Benjamin Godard
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  15. 15 Sonnet d'Estienne de La Boétie (version for voice and orchestra) 03:38
    Track
    15
    Title
    Sonnet d'Estienne de La Boétie (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Fernand de La Tombelle
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  16. 16 En prière (version for voice and orchestra) 02:24
    Track
    16
    Title
    En prière (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Gabriel Fauré
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  17. 17 Pourquoi les oiseaux chantent (version for voice and orchestra) 02:17
    Track
    17
    Title
    Pourquoi les oiseaux chantent (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Théodore Dubois
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  18. 18 La procession, M. 88 (version for voice and orchestra) 04:36
    Track
    18
    Title
    La procession, M. 88 (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    04:36
    Composer
    César Franck
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  19. 19 La Vengeance des fleurs (version for piano and orchestra) 02:56
    Track
    19
    Title
    La Vengeance des fleurs (version for piano and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Félicien David
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  20. 20 Les Orientale: Lazzara 00:20
    Track
    20
    Title
    Les Orientale: Lazzara
    Duration
    00:20
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
  21. 21 III. Elle est jeune et rieuse 01:43
    Track
    21
    Title
    III. Elle est jeune et rieuse
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Benjamin Godard
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  22. 22 Extase (version for voice and orchestra) 03:33
    Track
    22
    Title
    Extase (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Camille Saint-Saëns
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  23. 23 Le soir (version for voice and orchestra) 02:54
    Track
    23
    Title
    Le soir (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Ambroise Thomas
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud
  24. 24 Lever de soleil sur le Nil (version for voice and orchestra) 04:02
    Track
    24
    Title
    Lever de soleil sur le Nil (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Camille Saint-Saëns
    Performer
    Cyrille Dubois
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Pierre Dumoussaud