French star tenor Benjamin Bernheim announces his first solo song album Douce France: Mélodies & Chansons. Inspired by his long study and experience of French song, Bernheim imaginatively couples the famous 19th-century melodies of Berlioz, Chausson and Duparc with the classic 20th-century chansons by Brel, Kosma and Trenet. While some of these cycles are nowadays associated with the female voice accompanied by orchestra, the tenor was determined to return to the deep intimacy that a keyboard accompaniment can conjure. Bernheim’s regular duo partner, pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, transcribed the relevant orchestral scores into the more idiomatic versions heard on this album.
French star tenor Benjamin Bernheim announces his first solo song album Douce France: Mélodies & Chansons. Inspired by his long study and experience of French song, Bernheim imaginatively couples the famous 19th-century melodies of Berlioz, Chausson and Duparc with the classic 20th-century chansons by Brel, Kosma and Trenet. While some of these cycles are nowadays associated with the female voice accompanied by orchestra, the tenor was determined to return to the deep intimacy that a keyboard accompaniment can conjure. Bernheim’s regular duo partner, pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, transcribed the relevant orchestral scores into the more idiomatic versions heard on this album.
A loving tribute to French Song, by one of the greatest voices. With exceptional sensibility and understanding of the French language, the renowned Swedish singer pays a loving homage to French melody and song. Known for her artistic journeys which transcend the borders of musical genre, Anne Sofie von Otter’s collaborations include those with Elvis Costello and Brad Mehldau, with whom she recorded her ‘Love Songs’ album on Naïve.
Mohamad, armé, attaque une église à Bagneux, blessant un prêtre. L'intervention de la BAC entraîne la mort d'un jeune et des émeutes dans toute la France. Yves Le Naour, conseiller sécurité à l'Elysée, frustré par l'inaction des hauts fonctionnaires, s'allie à un sénateur et un opposant pour solliciter l'armée, alors que la France est au bord du chaos. …
Mohamad, armé, attaque une église à Bagneux, blessant un prêtre. L'intervention de la BAC entraîne la mort d'un jeune et des émeutes dans toute la France. Yves Le Naour, conseiller sécurité à l'Elysée, frustré par l'inaction des hauts fonctionnaires, s'allie à un sénateur et un opposant pour solliciter l'armée, alors que la France est au bord du chaos. …