The 'Mesdames' to whom Fauré dedicated his duets were Claudie and Marianne, daughters of the celebrated singer and composer Pauline Viardot, who also has a piece on this album.
Composition History
Three duets on this album, by Pauline Viardot, Cécile Chaminade, and Charlotte Devéria, all set poems by Armand Silvestre.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Charlotte Devéria's Les Papillons, Paul Puget's Au bord de la mer, and Paul Puget's Chanson andalouse.
Composition History
The dedication of Gabriel Fauré's two duets, 'à Mesdames Georges Chamerot et Alphonse Duvernoy,' served as a guiding theme for the entire album's program.
Performer Biography
Adriana González and Marina Viotti, the performers on this album, first met in 2017 during a production of Il viaggio à Reims at the Liceu in Barcelona.
Performer Biography
The two singers, Adriana González and Marina Viotti, developed a strong friendship after their initial meeting and a subsequent performance in The Tales of Hoffmann.
Recording & Production
The program for this album was specifically devised by Iñaki Encina Oyón for Adriana González and Marina Viotti, as they wished to perform together outside of opera productions.
