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Special offer. Le Bal Des Animaux
Sophie Karthäuser (soprano), Eugene Asti (piano)
Sophie Karthäuser and Eugene Asti are both accomplished mimics, and miss no opportunities among the larks (Lalo’s L’Alouette’), cicadas (Chabrier’s ‘Les Cigales’), cats (Rossini’s famous cat...
Special offer. Le Bal Des Animaux
Sophie Karthäuser (soprano), Eugene Asti (piano)
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Sophie Karthäuser and Eugene Asti are both accomplished mimics, and miss no opportunities among the larks (Lalo’s L’Alouette’), cicadas (Chabrier’s ‘Les Cigales’), cats (Rossini’s famous cat...
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The inhabitants of the animal kingdom have long been a subject of fascination for visual artists and a source of inspiration for composers as well.
Whether voicing their affection and awe, or mocking the human animal, composers have paid tribute to our furry and feathered friends by producing masterpieces of invention, musical mimicry and wit.
Peacocks, ducks, dromedaries, pigs, butterflies, carp, cicadas and owls are just some of the creatures in the menagerie assembled for this recording, featuring the mischievous voice of Sophie Karthäuser deftly accompanied by Eugene Asti.
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February 2019
Sophie Karthäuser and Eugene Asti are both accomplished mimics, and miss no opportunities among the larks (Lalo’s L’Alouette’), cicadas (Chabrier’s ‘Les Cigales’), cats (Rossini’s famous cat duet, where Kärthauser is assisted by countertenor Dominique Visse), and other fauna. They also deftly change mood when animals are employed as mournful metaphors.
