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Adam - Le Toréador / Sumi Jo, Aler, Trempont, Bonynge
Adolphe Adam, Richard Bonynge, Sumi Jo
Adam - Le Tor�ador / Sumi Jo, Aler, Trempont, Bonynge
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Adolphe Adam, Richard Bonynge, Sumi Jo, John Aler, Michel Trempont, John Burgess, Kenneth Chalmers, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
Title: Adam - Le Tor�ador / Sumi Jo, Aler, Trempont, Bonynge
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Label: Decca
Release Date: 3/17/1998
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028945566429

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Charmant!
M. Ramos | 08/24/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This delightful opéra-comique deserves to be incorporated to the standard repertoire. And there is not a better introduction to the work than this excellent recording. Richard Bonynge deserves praise for his interest in reviving these masterpieces of French light opera. The plot is funny and amusing and the music is sparkling. The cast is simply ideal. Sumi Jo positively shines once more with her virtuoso technique and engaging personality, even though she is sustituted by an actress for the spoken parts. John Aler is very idiomatic and is always involved and Michel Tremplont is a perfect basso buffo. The most memorable part of their performance is, of course "Ah vous dirai-je, maman". This scene was used as a solo showpiece by famous coloraturas of the past like Amelita Galli-Curci, but it is in its original setting, as a trio, when it is possible to appreciate Adam's ability to integrate words and music for an amusing effect. The use of the children's rhyme is the base for a double entendre between Coraline, Tracolin and Don Belflor, something that will be essential for the slighty amoral ending of the piece. The orchestra of the Welsh National Opera shines under the energetic conducting of Richard Bonynge. I hope that there will be more recordings by Sumi Jo of other works by Adam, Auber, Meyerbeer and others in the future!"
Grateful to the ear, tuneful, light and accessible op�ra...
J. E. ASENCIO-NEGRON | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico USA | 04/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sumi Jo strikes you with her great ease at coloratura, and at the same time, her capability to deliver her art with expression & cheer happiness. Here, in this London's record, you could appreciate her performig Coraline in Adam's: Le Toréador (Théâtre de la Opéra-Comique, 5/18/1849). Her technique is evident, and she sings with a very good control. She never sounds shrill, or strained as sometimes did Mr. Aler (tenor) performing Tracolin, her musicality shinning & bringing her technical brilliance and charm to Coraline in this "opéra-bouffon" (as the author calls it)."Ah! vous dirai-je, maman" (Ah! mother, let me tell you) (Track 15), is a delightful comic trio (Jo/Aler/Trempont) that deserves to be staged more often. The "grand-air": "Temps heureux de la féerie" (Happy fairytale days) (Track 20), allows Ms. Jo display her lively & fresh coloratura. The overture is elegantly delicious, and immediately grateful to the ear, with its abundance of melodies/motifs (although I prefer Adam's overture to "Si j'etais roi" (1852)). I want to suggest other opéra-comiques from this 19th century french composer which you might enjoy (they are also tuneful, light and accessible): "Le Postillon de Lonjumeau" (1836), and "Si j'etais roi" (1852))."
A rare gem
J. E. ASENCIO-NEGRON | 11/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sumi Jo's rendition of 'Coraline' is particularly outstanding, and don't believe in the first reviewer's remark that Mady Mesple is better than Jo. He must be joking! I wonder if he really bought this CD. Or he must be a big fan of Mesple. The harmony shown in "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman" is celestial and unbelievably beautiful. While listening to "Avec son petit air" and "Car la femme, sans cesse", I felt as if I were floating over clouds. What an indredible vocal facility Jo has! Recommendable for all the lovers of French Opera comique!"