Patricia Petibon Gets Eccentric In A Very French Way For DG

"With this new record, soprano Patricia Petibon makes a welcome return to French repertoire on disc, exploring the fascinating world of French art song in this extraordinary new album, titled La Belle Excentrique. The record features all-time favourites by Satie, Fauré, Poulenc, Reynaldo Hahn, Manuel Rosenthal, but also popular hits by Léo Ferré. This selection takes the listener on an exciting journey of discovery: from the decadence of the cabarets of turn-of-the-century Paris to the melancholy of the 60s, from the eccentricity of the fin-de-siècle to modern-day spleen. This original program is a collection of often humorous and eccentric songs with a deeper subtext. Petibon is joined on this occasion by her accompanist and partner of many years,

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the superb pianist Susan Manoff, and a number of high-profile guests stemming from diverse musical backgrounds and influences, including star violinist Nemanja Radulovic and actor Olivier Py. This is a wonderful new release from one of DG’s key vocalists. Featuring music of exceptional variety and contrast, it showcases Petibon’s versatility and multi-faceted artistry in an intimate setting as never before, while paying homage to the great tradition of French mélodie and chanson." [Source] Watch the EPK video for the album, complete track list, and audio samples after the jump. (Photos: Inge Prader/DG)

Track List
Erik Satie (1866 - 1925)
Sports et Divertissements
1. Les Courses 0:22
Susan Manoff

Léo Ferré (1916 - 1993)
2. Jolie môme 3:21
Patricia Petibon, Olivier Py, Susan Manoff, David Venitucci, François Verly

Erik Satie (1866 - 1925)
La Belle Excentrique (fantasie sérieuse)
Version for four-handed piano
3. Grand ritournelle 1:48
Susan Manoff, David Levi

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
Chansons villageoises
4. 2. Les gars qui vont à la fête 1:53
Banalités
5. 4. Voyage à Paris 1:24
Trois poèmes de Louise Lalanne
6. 3. Hier 1:52
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff

Manuel Rosenthal (1904 - )
Trois Poémes de Marie Roustan
7. 1. Rêverie 2:54
Trois Poémes de Marie Roustan
8. 2. Pêcheur de Lune 2:40
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff, François Verly

Erik Satie (1866 - 1925)
3 Mélodies (1916)
9. 2. La statue de bronze 2:01

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
Quatre chansons pour enfants
10. 1. La tragique histoire du petit René 1:21
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff

Erik Satie (1866 - 1925)
Sports et Divertissements
11. Le Picnic 0:25
Susan Manoff
12. Allons-y, chochotte! 4:06
Patricia Petibon, Olivier Py, Susan Manoff
13. Je te veux 4:18
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff, Christian-Pierre La Marca
La Belle Excentrique (fantasie sérieuse)
Version for four-handed piano
14. 3. Cancan grand-mondain 2:04
Susan Manoff, David Levi

Léo Ferré (1916 - 1993)
15. On s'aimera 4:18
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff, Nemanja Radulovic

Erik Satie (1866 - 1925)
Six Pièces de la période 1906-1913
16. 1. Désespoir agréable 1:11
Susan Manoff

Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)
4 Mélodies, Op.51
17. 3. Spleen 2:02

Reynaldo Hahn (1874 - 1947)
10 Études latines
18. 8. Pholoé 1:43
20 Mélodies, 2e recueil
19. 14. À Chloris 3:13

Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)
Cinq Melodies 'de Venise', Op.58 (1891)
I: Mandoline
20. II: En sourdine 3:08

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
La Courte Paille
21. 4. Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu 0:40
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff

Manuel Rosenthal (1904 - )
Chansons du monsieur Bleu
22. 2. L'Éléphant du Jardin des Plantes 1:43
Chansons du monsieur Bleu
23. 3. Fido, fido 1:12
Chansons du monsieur Bleu
24. 10. Le vieux chameau du Zoo 2:56
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff, François Verly

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
Banalités
25. 1. Chanson d'Orkenise 1:36
Trois poèmes de Louise de Vilmorin
26. 3. Aux officiers de la garde blanche 3:05
Banalités
27. 2. Hôtel 1:45
Francine Cockenpot
28. Colchique dans les prés 3:02
Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)
Three Melodies for Voice and Piano, Op.23
29. 1. Les berceaux 2:49
Patricia Petibon, Susan Manoff

Total Playing Time 1:04:52