"Nuit d'Espagne" Jules Massenet -L.Gallet

Massenet was one of the best-respected French composers of his day .He also was one of the most prolific and celebrated composer in the world.His gift for melody is reflected in a variety of arias that are among the most beautiful in the French operatic repertoire."Nuit d'Espagne"is written by Louis Gallet.The colors and nuances of the voice of Philippe Jaroussky are remarkable especially in this piece.

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Music

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• Jaroussky
• Massenet
• Ducros

[tuffy942]

That is a painting by William Adolphe Bouguereau, Rest in Harvest.Thanks for your comment!

[tuffy942]

You are welcome,LydianAirs, Glad you liked it.The painter is Russian, and his name is Mikhail Aleksandrovitch Vrubel.

[angreagach]

This song was orchestrated by Massenet as the second movement (Air de Ballet) of his orchestral suite "Scenes Pittoresques."

[dramafreakforever]

Love it! Who is the artist during the words "Voici l'instant de l'amour"? I have been trying to find that painting!

[elvenlove]

Ack, gorgeous! 

[Louvahh]

Bravo a l'interprète!

Ho Massnet!!! Quel compositeur,négligé par la France.

[Lullamy69]

This song is so beautiful... and Jaroussky sings so sweetly... I love it! Thanks!

[LydianAirs]

Another beautiful selection. Many thanks!

Who is the artist of the third picture?