Sénéchal, Michel
Overview
| Works: | 595 works in 1,656 publications in 8 languages and 15,191 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Operas Drama Live sound recordings Excerpts Musical settings History Filmed operas Song cycles Symphonic poems Televised operas |
| Roles: | Performer, Singer, Vocalist, Author, Author of introduction, Other, Actor, Musician, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Michel Sénéchal
The tales of Hoffmann by
Jacques Offenbach(
)
21 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pierre Monteux, a master of French repertoire, conducts in this 1955 performance of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffman. This Metropolitan Opera production features an all-star cast that includes Rise Stevens, Richard Tucker, Roberta Peters, and Lucine Amara
21 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pierre Monteux, a master of French repertoire, conducts in this 1955 performance of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffman. This Metropolitan Opera production features an all-star cast that includes Rise Stevens, Richard Tucker, Roberta Peters, and Lucine Amara
L'heure espagnole by
Maurice Ravel(
)
45 editions published between 1965 and 1998 in 6 languages and held by 730 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'Heure espagnole: Comédie musicale en un acte. Livret: Franc-Nohain (Maurice Etienne Legrand)
45 editions published between 1965 and 1998 in 6 languages and held by 730 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'Heure espagnole: Comédie musicale en un acte. Livret: Franc-Nohain (Maurice Etienne Legrand)
Eugene Onegin by
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky(
)
27 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin on two CDs
27 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin on two CDs
Dialogues des Carmélites by
Francis Poulenc(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tragic fate of the nuns of the Carmelite convent at Copiègne during the French Revolution inspired one of Francis Poulenc's most personal works, and one of the most profoundly moving operas in the repertoire. At its center is Isabel Leonard as Blanche de la Force, a shy young aristocratic woman who joins the order on the eve of the Revolution, flees when the sisters, forced to leave their convent, take a vow of martyrdom, and is finally reunited with them as they face death by the guillotine. Felicity Palmer is Madame de Croissy, Patricia Racette is Madame Lidoine, and Elizabeth Bishop is Mother Marie. Paul Appleby and David Pittsinger co-star as Blanche's brother and father
14 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tragic fate of the nuns of the Carmelite convent at Copiègne during the French Revolution inspired one of Francis Poulenc's most personal works, and one of the most profoundly moving operas in the repertoire. At its center is Isabel Leonard as Blanche de la Force, a shy young aristocratic woman who joins the order on the eve of the Revolution, flees when the sisters, forced to leave their convent, take a vow of martyrdom, and is finally reunited with them as they face death by the guillotine. Felicity Palmer is Madame de Croissy, Patricia Racette is Madame Lidoine, and Elizabeth Bishop is Mother Marie. Paul Appleby and David Pittsinger co-star as Blanche's brother and father
Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
9 editions published between 1991 and 2000 in Italian and German and held by 647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1991 and 2000 in Italian and German and held by 647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louise by
Gustave Charpentier(
Recording
)
33 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louise: Roman musical en quatre actes
33 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louise: Roman musical en quatre actes
L'enfant et les sortilèges by
Maurice Ravel(
Recording
)
44 editions published between 1961 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sur un livret de Colette, Ravel fait vivre en musique l'univers qu'il ne quitta jamais véritablement: celui de l'enfance. Une histoire féérique de fauteuil qui danse, de théière endiablée et d'écureuil en colère contre l'enfant terrible
44 editions published between 1961 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sur un livret de Colette, Ravel fait vivre en musique l'univers qu'il ne quitta jamais véritablement: celui de l'enfance. Une histoire féérique de fauteuil qui danse, de théière endiablée et d'écureuil en colère contre l'enfant terrible
Mélodies by
Francis Poulenc(
)
27 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 4 languages and held by 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poèmes de Mallarmé. voix. Ravel, Maurice
27 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 4 languages and held by 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poèmes de Mallarmé. voix. Ravel, Maurice
Eugen Onegin by
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky(
Recording
)
7 editions published between 1975 and 1990 in 4 languages and held by 396 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1975 and 1990 in 4 languages and held by 396 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Madama Butterfly : highlights by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
6 editions published between 1974 and 1989 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1974 and 1989 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Works of Lili Boulanger by
Lili Boulanger(
)
3 editions published in 1960 in French and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Psaume, "Du Fond de l'Abime" (23:40); Psaume 24 (3:10); Psaume 129 (6:05); Vielle Priere Bouddhique (7:05); Pie Jesu (4:35) Igor Markevitch, conductor Orchestra Lamoureux Oralia Dominguez, contralto Elizabeth Basseur Chorale
3 editions published in 1960 in French and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Psaume, "Du Fond de l'Abime" (23:40); Psaume 24 (3:10); Psaume 129 (6:05); Vielle Priere Bouddhique (7:05); Pie Jesu (4:35) Igor Markevitch, conductor Orchestra Lamoureux Oralia Dominguez, contralto Elizabeth Basseur Chorale
Andrea Chenier by
Umberto Giordano(
)
21 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tale of the young poet and his tragic life and death during the French Revolution
21 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tale of the young poet and his tragic life and death during the French Revolution
Manon by
Jules Massenet(
)
6 editions published in 2003 in French and Undetermined and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who can resist the charms of Manon or remain unmoved by her fate? Ruth Ann Swenson takes on Massenet's title heroine, the equally beautiful and high-spirited young girl who turns her back on life in a convent when she meets the handsome des Grieux (Giuseppe Sabbatini)--only to be seduced by the promise of a luxurious existence as the mistress of the rich old Brétigny (Kim Josephson). When she learns that des Grieux, desperate she has left him, is about to take holy orders, she changes her mind--but it is too late, and their love story ends in tragedy
6 editions published in 2003 in French and Undetermined and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who can resist the charms of Manon or remain unmoved by her fate? Ruth Ann Swenson takes on Massenet's title heroine, the equally beautiful and high-spirited young girl who turns her back on life in a convent when she meets the handsome des Grieux (Giuseppe Sabbatini)--only to be seduced by the promise of a luxurious existence as the mistress of the rich old Brétigny (Kim Josephson). When she learns that des Grieux, desperate she has left him, is about to take holy orders, she changes her mind--but it is too late, and their love story ends in tragedy
La belle Hélène by
Jacques Offenbach(
Recording
)
20 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Light-hearted opera based on the story of Helen of Troy. La Belle Hélène mercilessly satirizes the social mores of the declining Parisian upper classes under the Second Empire
20 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Light-hearted opera based on the story of Helen of Troy. La Belle Hélène mercilessly satirizes the social mores of the declining Parisian upper classes under the Second Empire
La dame blanche : opéra-comique en trois actes by
A Boieldieu(
)
19 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in French and Undetermined and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in French and Undetermined and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orphée aux enfers by
Jacques Offenbach(
Recording
)
37 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Booklet contains article by Maurice Tassart and synopsis plus libretto
37 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Booklet contains article by Maurice Tassart and synopsis plus libretto
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by
Richard Wagner(
)
5 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in German and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Master-Singers of Nuremberg): Overture performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra with Yevgeny Mravinsky conducting. [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]
5 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in German and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Master-Singers of Nuremberg): Overture performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra with Yevgeny Mravinsky conducting. [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]
Madama Butterfly : Japanese tragedy by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1989 and 2005 in Italian and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heart-rending story about a sweet-natured Japanese girl and the caddish American lieutenant who marries then deserts her
4 editions published between 1989 and 2005 in Italian and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heart-rending story about a sweet-natured Japanese girl and the caddish American lieutenant who marries then deserts her
Manon : opéra comique en 5 actes et 6 tableaux by
Jules Massenet(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in French and held by 263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Chevalier des Grieux meets and seduces the young Manon when she is being escorted by her brother to a convent. Manon lives with des Grieux in Paris, but leaves him for a rich admirer. She is later arrested, charged with prostitution, and deported to Louisiana. Des Grieux accompanies her and during an escape attempt she dies in his arms
7 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in French and held by 263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Chevalier des Grieux meets and seduces the young Manon when she is being escorted by her brother to a convent. Manon lives with des Grieux in Paris, but leaves him for a rich admirer. She is later arrested, charged with prostitution, and deported to Louisiana. Des Grieux accompanies her and during an escape attempt she dies in his arms
Tosca : highlights by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
13 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :
13 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Freni, Mirella 1935- Other Singer Performer Musician
- Berbié, Jane Other Singer Performer
- Bacquier, Gabriel Singer Performer
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Other Singer Performer Vocalist
- Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924 Author Composer
- Dam, José van Singer Performer
- Offenbach, Jacques 1819-1880 Bibliographic antecedent Author Composer
- Hamari, Julia Singer Performer
- Ludwig, Christa Other Singer Performer
- Meilhac, Henri 1831-1897 Other Librettist
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Apollinaire, Guillaume, Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Bernanos, Georges, Bouchor, Maurice, Charles,--d'Orléans, Chénier, André, Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Women's voices) with orchestra Colette, Éluard, Paul, France Franc-Nohain, Helen,--of Troy, Queen of Sparta Hoffmann, E. T. A.--(Ernst Theodor Amadeus), Illica, Luigi, Live sound recordings Malherbe, François de, Manon (Massenet, Jules) Manon Lescaut (Prévost, abbé) Meistersinger Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Wagner, Richard) Morand, Paul, Motion picture music Music--Computer network resources Music rehearsals New York (State)--New York Onegin, Evgeniĭ--(Fictitious character) Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Librettos Orchestral music Orpheus--(Greek mythological character) Prévost,--abbé, Psalms (Music)--129th Psalm Psalms (Music)--130th Psalm Psalms (Music)--24th Psalm Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Sacred songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble Song cycles Songs (High voice) with orchestra Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with orchestra Songs (Medium voice) with piano Symphonic poems Tosca (Puccini, Giacomo) Tosca (Sardou, Victorien) Vocal duets with piano
Alternative Names
Michel Sénéchal
Michel Sénéchal Frans operazanger
Michel Sénéchal French opera singer
Michel Sénéchal tenore francese
Sénéchal, M.
Sénéchal, M. (Michel)
Sénéchal, Michel 1927-
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