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Summary:

The celebrated American mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne has divided her career between the operatic and concert stage, proving herself equally masterful in both genres. This televised 1966 concert with the Montreal Symphony captures Miss Horne in the early prime of her career, displaying the voluptuous vocal tone and consummate artistry that have secured her place among the greatest singers of the 20th century.

Table of Contents:

• Les nuits d'été. I. Villanelle (2:18) ; II. Le spectre de la rose (6:56) ; III. Sur les lagunes (8:12) ; IV. L'absence (5:07) ; V. Au cimetière : Clair de lune (5:13) ; VI. L'île inconnue (3:36) / Hector Berlioz.

Contributors:

Horne, Marilyn

Hétu, Pierre, 1936-1998

Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872

Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Video Artists International

Languages:

French

Language Notes:

Sung in French.

Included Works:

Motion picture adaptation of: Nuits d'été [by Berlioz, H.]

Alternate Titles:

Title on container: Marilyn Horne, Berlioz Les nuits d'été
Title on cassette: Marilyn Horne, Les nuits d'été

Subjects:

Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 — Musical settings

Songs with chamber orchestra

Song cycles

Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872

Genres:

Music videos

French language films

Foreign language films

Musical settings

System Details:

VHS.

Performers:

Marilyn Horne, mezzo-soprano ; Montreal Symphony Orchestra ; Pierre Hétu, conductor.

Production Credits:

Text, Théophile Gautier.

General Notes:

French texts with English translations (6 p.), inserted.
"69426."

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (36 min.) : sound, black & white ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 6867

Other Standard Numbers:

Publisher Number, Video Artists International: 69426

OCLC Numbers:

46382886