L'Amour Des 3 Oranges
Sergei Prokofiev's Love for Three Oranges is a wildly imaginative fairy tale opera written for Chicago in 1921. This 1989 recording from Kent Nagano and the Lyon Opéra captures the work's anarchic spirit perfectly, with conductor and ensemble fully embracing the surreal humor and sharp orchestration. Backed by a stellar cast including baritone Gabriel Bacquier and bass Jules Bastin, the performance crackles with theatrical energy. The music darts between grotesque marches, languid love scenes, and brilliant orchestral bursts—Prokofiev's gift for memorable melody shines alongside his knack for the weird and wonderful. It's clever without being cold, accessible without losing its edge. An essential introduction to Prokofiev's operatic voice for anyone curious beyond the War Requiem or Classical Symphony.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera Modern |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Virgin Classics |
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Classical
Style:
Opera, Modern
Label:
Virgin Classics,Virgin Classics
Country:
Europe
Year:
1989
. L'Amour Des Trois Oranges (Opera In Four Acts With A Prologue)
1-1. Prologue 3:44
. Acte 1
1-2. Tableau I: Le Palais Du Roi 9:40
1-3. Tableau II: Tchélio Et Fata Morgana 3:35
1-4. Tableau III: Le Palais Du Roi 10:01
. Acte 2
1-5. Tableau I: La Chambre Du Prince 6:49
1-6. Tableau II: La Grande Cour Du Palais 15:51
. Acte 3
2-1. Tableau I: Le Désert 9:38
2-2. Tableau II: Chez Créonte 7:56
2-3. Tableau III: Le Désert 23:05
. Acte 4
2-4. Tableau I: Tchélio Et Fata Morgana 3:33
2-5. Tableau II: La Salle Du Trône Du Palais 7:49
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