Berlioz Les Nuits d'Été , Op.7 Villanelle

From the Wigmore Hall, London
Oct 13, 2008
Veronique Gens (soprano)
Jeff Cohen (piano)

Berlioz Les Nuits d'Été , Op.7 Villanelle

When verdant spring again approaches,
When winter's chills have disappeared,
Through the woods we shall stroll, my darling,
The fair primrose to cull at will.

The trembling bright pearls that are shining,
Each morning we shall brush aside;
We shall go to hear the gay thrushes
Singing.

The flowers are abloom, my darling,
Of happy lovers 'tis the month;
And the bird his soft wing englossing,
Sings [carols sweet]1 within his nest.

Come with me on the mossy bank,
Where we'll talk of nothing else but love,
And whisper with thy voice so tender:
Always!

Far, far off let our footsteps wander,
Fright'ning the hiding hare away,
While the deer at the spring is gazing,
Admiring his reflected horns.

Then back home, with our hearts rejoicing,
And fondly our fingers entwined,
Lets return, let's return bringing fresh wild berries
Wood-grown.


Quand viendra la saison nouvelle,
Quand auront disparu les froids,
Tous les deux nous irons, ma belle,
Pour cueillir le muguet aux bois.

Sous nos pieds égrénant les perles
Que l'on voit, au matin trembler,
Nous irons écouter les merles
Siffler.

Le printemps est venu, ma belle;
C'est le mois des amants béni;
Et l'oiseau, satinant son aile,
Dit [ses]1 vers au rebord du nid.

Oh! Viens donc sur ce banc de mousse,
Pour parler de nos beaux amours,
Et dis-moi de ta voix si douce:
Toujours!

Loin, bien loin égarant nos courses,
Faisons fuir le lapin caché,
Et le daim, au miroir des sources
Admirant son grand bois penché;

Puis chez nous, tout heureux, tout aises,
En paniers, en laçant nos doigts,
Revenons, rapportant des fraises,
Des bois.

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[rustablejan]

Nice music ..Beautifull lady

[chaoscraig5v7o]

@3tristan It's the correct and appropriate tempo that is marked in the music. Look at a score.

[pauletteandscott]

Beautiful and beautiful voice!

[3tristan]

A little bit too fast for me. I like more the tempo of Régine Crespin.

And .....it's music from the Romantic period. So, some portamento shouldn't be bad.

[beethomozart]

poems from french poet Teophile Gautier inspired Berlioz the compósition of this cycle of 6 songs, this 1st one is the one that stands out from the rest

[rossinimeaburre]

divina, la adoro

[fellnerx]

Yes, I was at this concert and thought she wasn't as good as usual at least in these songs. I think they need a heavier voice. That said, her Debussy selection suited her much more she is a very fine singer and musician. One of the best around at the moment.

[moghedien13]

Hmmm her voice doesnt sound as fresh as it usually does. maybe an off night.

[vocalvideos]

Excellent job! 5 stars. Beatiful voice too and GREAT dynamics. I love the decrescendos.

[Sunkissed04643]

This is beautiful!