Marie-Nicole Lemieux sings Mahler, Berlioz & Wagner

The unguarded emotionalism that has made this not-so-cool Canadian endearing is in evidence in almost every song here, with a particularly penetrating response to 'Schmerzen' in the Wesendonck... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2012 More…

Release Date: 12th Dec 2011
Catalogue No: CYP8605
Label: Cypres

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Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7

Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto) & Daniel Blumenthal (piano)

Wagner: Wesendonck-Lieder (5)

Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto) & Daniel Blumenthal (piano)

Mahler: Rückert-Lieder

Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto) & Daniel Blumenthal (piano)

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A native of Québec, Marie-Nicole Lemieux gained international attention in 2000 when she won both the Prix de la Reine Fabiola and the Prix du Lied in Belgium. She has given recitals across Europe, Canada and the United States. The American pianist Daniel Blumenthal performs an encyclopaedic repertoire and has premiered many works, including the Debussy Piano Trio.

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March 2012

The unguarded emotionalism that has made this not-so-cool Canadian endearing is in evidence in almost every song here, with a particularly penetrating response to 'Schmerzen' in the Wesendonck songs. However, such interpretative responses come in primary colours, tempered by a steady stream of vocal tone....admirers of Lemieux will understand and appreciate this artist more having heard this recital.

March 2012

Her French is, as you'd expect, impeccable; so is her German, in the Wagner and Mahler sets. Each unfolds unhurriedly but with a clear sense of direction...Lemieux sustains a fine flow of even tone across all the range...Lemieux's beautifully controlled performance suggests that the [Concours Reine-Elisabeth de Belgique] jury back in 1998 was more than justified in its verdict.

Marie-Nicole Lemieux sings Mahler, Berlioz & Wagner

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