Experience the breathtaking vocal prowess of Jodie Devos, the Belgian operatic coloratura soprano who captivated audiences and judges alike as the second-prize winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2014. This live album, recorded during the competition on May 18 and 28, 2014, showcases Devos' remarkable range and versatility, accompanied by Daniel Thonnard on piano and the Monnaie Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Roland Boer.
Spanning a diverse repertoire of opera arias and art songs, "Queen Elisabeth Competition: Voice 2014" offers a thrilling journey through the world of classical vocal music. From the dramatic intensity of Beethoven's "Christus am Ölberge" to the playful charm of Leonard Bernstein's "Candide," Devos' performances are marked by technical brilliance and profound musicality. Highlights include her renditions of Mozart's "Vorrei spiegarvi, o Dio" and Gounod's "Les oiseaux dans la charmille," each demonstrating her ability to convey a wide range of characters and narratives.
This 54-minute album, released on May 4, 2015, under the Queen Elisabeth Competition label, is a testament to Jodie Devos' extraordinary talent and her promising future in the world of opera. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this live recording is sure to leave you in awe of Devos' remarkable voice and artistry.
2015 Off The Records2015 Queen Elisabeth Competition
Tracks
Christus am Ölberge, Op. 85: Erzittre, Erde - Preist des Erlösers Güte (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Der Schauspieldirektor, K. 486: Da schlägt die Abschiedsstunde - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Fünf Lieder, Op. 48: No. 2, Ich schwebe - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Fünf Lieder, Op. 48: No. 3, Kling! - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Apparition, CD 57 - LiveClaude Debussy, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Rigoletton, Act I: Gualtier Maldè - Caro nome (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveGiuseppe Verdi, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Act I: Les oiseaux dans la charmille (Version for Soprano and Piano) - LiveJacques Offenbach, Jodie Devos, Daniel Thonnard
Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2: Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor - Nun beut die Flur - LiveJoseph Haydn, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Vorrei spiegarvi, o Dio, K. 418 - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Linda di Chamounix, Act I: Ah tardai troppo - O luce di quest’anima - LiveGaetano Donizetti, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Sechs Lieder, Op. 68: No. 5, Amor - LiveRichard Strauss, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer
Candide, Act I, Scene 3: Glitter and Be Gay - LiveLeonard Bernstein, Jodie Devos, The Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Roland Boer