Philippe Katerinetotal à L'ouest

A first-rate recital of rare cantatas and operatic arias . . . . Philippe Jaroussky is described as a countertenor, but in his tone and vocal range he sounds more like a soprano. He soars as effortlessly as a bird, with no sense of strain: perhaps –- for we can never know for certain -– this is how the great castrati of the 18th century sounded. . . . Philippe Jaroussky . . . is sweet-toned, and as well as singing the divisions with wonderful control he shows care for the meaning of the words. The aria from Tito Manlio, which really was written for contralto, finds him duetting with the cello obbligato of Emilia Gliozzi – superb!

Agostino Steffani’s sumptuous 1688 opera Niobe, Regina di Tebe has proved a revelation to audiences since its first modern production in 2008. The spellbinding French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, who appeared in its US premiere at the Boston Early Music Festival in 2011, stars in this new recording, with Canadian soprano Karina Gauvin in the title role of the proud, but tragic Theban queen.

Philippe Petit - Écoute (2004) {Paris Jazz Corner PJCP222014 rec 1979-96}
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© 1979-96, 2004 Paris Jazz Corner Productions / Harmonia Mundi | PJCP 222014
Jazz / Contemporary Jazz / Guitar

After the 2003 Febuary release, the duo with Barney Willem, Paris Jazz Corner Production continues the adventure with Philippe Petit. This album was originally released in 1979 on the Musica label (under the name: "For all the life you are in my heart"). This session, never published in CD, is not a 'guitarist' record strictly speaking, in this context each one plays his part at the perfection: the opportunism of Aldo Romano, luminous skill of Dominique Lemerle, remarkable improvisations of Michel Graillier who always transcend the melody lines. As for Philippe Petit, the ardour and freshness from his playing, but also from his leadership talents: he instills, suggests, animates and preaches respect, because the strong idea of a group is equality. The title "Les Solitudes" was added as a bonus to the session. It's a solo by Philippe Petit dedicated to the memory of these missing friends.