"Nuit d'Espagne" Jules Massenet -L.Gallet

Massenet was one of the best-respected French composers of his day .He also was one of the most prolific and celebrated composer in the world.His gift for melody is reflected in a variety of arias that are among the most beautiful in the French operatic repertoire."Nuit d'Espagne"is written by Louis Gallet.The colors and nuances of the voice of Philippe Jaroussky are remarkable especially in this piece.

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This song was orchestrated by Massenet as the second movement (Air de Ballet) of his orchestral suite "Scenes Pittoresques."

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Ack, gorgeous!