Gounod Mireille EMI Atlas vintage classic opera CD Jacket André Cluy

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Description

This audio CD features Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille," from the "Les Génies de l’Opéra" collection by Éditions Atlas. The visible album cover showcases an artistic depiction of a southern landscape, in harmony with the work's theme, and a simple presentation typical of classic collections from the late 20th century. The EMI label is clearly visible in the upper right, indicating an officially licensed pressing, known for its sound quality in classical music.

The cover explicitly mentions the cast: Gedda, Dens, Vivalda, Gayraud, Jacquin, with the participation of the Chœurs du Festival d’Aix-en-Provence under the direction of choirmaster Élisabeth Brasseur, and the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, conducted by André Cluytens. These names are printed in black characters on a light background, ensuring good readability of all key information.

The CD jewel case, visible from the front, is standard for classic Atlas editions, with a black spine and a transparent front revealing the cover. No major defects are visible on the front, apart from some reflections and minor signs of wear on the plastic, common for a used disc. The mention "Version de concert" appears at the bottom of the cover, specifying the recording format.

The dominant tones of the album cover are beige, burgundy red, and the green of the illustrated landscape, which gives the whole an authentic and elegant look, true to the presentation standards of Atlas/EMI collections from the late 20th century. The ensemble suggests a vintage edition, sought after for its faithfulness to the original work.

The inscription "Éditions Atlas" in the bottom left confirms the origin, while the EMI logo in the upper right attests to the seriousness of the edition. Only the front of the jewel case is visible in the photo; no information is available concerning the back or the condition of the CD itself.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Shows slight signs of use on the front of the case (reflections, possible fine scratches on the plastic). Album cover is clearly legible, with vibrant colors. The CD and the back are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille," created in 1864 in Paris, is inspired by Frédéric Mistral's epic poem "Mirèio," a major figure in Provençal literature. The version conducted by André Cluytens, a renowned Franco-Belgian conductor, is particularly appreciated for the quality of its interpretation and its faithfulness to Gounod's spirit.

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