César Frank & Charles Gounod: Sept Paroles
 | Label: Mirare Catalog: MIR106 Format: CD Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, directed by Michel Corboz; soloists: Sophie Graf, soprano; Valérie Bonnard, alto; Valerio Contaldo, ténor; Mathias Reusser, ténor II & Fabrice Hayoz, barytonCésar Frank Paris, between 1850 and 1860: two of the greatest composers of the time, César Frank and Charles Gounod, both set the 'Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross'. Two opposing temperaments, two violently contrasted works; yet the same vibrant faith shines out of both these two masterpieces.  Price: $26.98 |