Credits:

Veronique Gens

Description:

[Four Forms of Night as Sung by Jans]An album featuring French art songs centered on the period from the late 19th century to the eve of World War Icommonly known as the Belle poque. This album features a collaboration between French soprano Vronique Janswho has specialized in Baroque repertoire since her debut and has recently garnered high acclaim for her interpretations of modern worksand the ensemble I Giardini, led by the up-and-coming Bordeaux-born violinist Shuichi Okada.Drawing from the glamorous repertoire of the Belle poque, this intriguing selection is organized into four themes exploring the relationship between the soul and the various facets of night. With her uniquely rich expressiveness, Jans delves deep into the world of each piece. Its also a delight to hear dith Piafs classic La Vie en Rose. The chamber ensemble arrangements, by Dratovitskidirector of the Center for Romanti