Lemieux,Marie-Nicole / Orchestre National Bordeaux Mer(S) CD

'Mer(s)' brings together three sumptuous late-19th century works for female voice and orchestra: Chausson's 'Po?me de l'amour et de la mer', Elgar's 'Sea Pictures' and, in a world premiere recording, an 'ode-symphonie' by Victorin Jonci?res entitled 'La mer'. Following her triumphant performance as Cassandre in Berlioz's 'Les Troyens', Marie-Nicole Lemieux embarks on this musical sea voyage in the company of the Orchestre et Choeurs Nationaux Bordeaux Aquitaine under their music director Paul Daniel.

1. Sea Pictures, Op. 37: I. Sea Slumber Song 2. Sea Pictures, Op. 37: II. In Haven (Capri) 3. Sea Pictures, Op. 37: III. Sabbath Morning at Sea 4. Sea Pictures, Op. 37: IV. Where Corals Lie 5. Sea Pictures, Op. 37: V. The Swimmer 6. Po?me de l'amour et de la mer, Op. 19: I. La Fleur des eaux 7. Po?me de l'amour et de la mer, Op. 19: Ia. Interlude 8. Po?me de l'amour et de la mer, Op. 19: II. La Mort de l'amour 9. La Mer: I. Le Calme 10. La Mer: II. Contemplation 11. La Mer: III. La Temp?te 12. La Mer: IV. Epilogue