Delibes: Lakmé - Duo des fleurs (Flower Duet), Sabine Devieilhe & Marianne Crebassa

Soprano Sabine Devieilhe’s signature operatic role, Lakmé, forms the starting point for her enticing album Mirages. A collection of opera and song in French, its theme is the exotic allure of faraway – and imagined – places and people. In addition to three numbers from Delibes’ opera, it features music by Berlioz, Debussy and Stravinsky and some rarer names: Thomas, Messager, Koechlin and Delage. Devieilhe is joined by mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa, pianist Alexandre Tharaud and the period-instrument orchestra Les Siècles under its founder, François-Xavier Roth.

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[Falindae]

This man out here conducting with a PENCIL. And these gorgeous women in their Sunday comfy wear just absolutely pulling on my every heart string... Utterly divine

[stevec]

It’s almost like it can’t be real. Such control, poise, elegance, just absolutely beautiful

[Apri_Ori]

Happy and blessed to be one of the 19 people who have watched this about 1 million times.

[scottbarrette]

The first time I heard this was about 25 yrs ago. It was a cloudy cold late November day. I was driving my car and turned on the radio. A very light fluffy snow started coming down ever so gently. The snow flakes were the size of quarters and seemed to defy gravity. It was so surreal just witnessing this weather phenomenon. Then this particular duet started to chime in. The two sinced together at the same time. It was what I would equate to a religious experience. My heart was taken back. Something in the ethereal world had placed me in the moment to witness both the weather and the music dancing together as one. I’ll never forget that day.

[echowit]

The word "duet" has now been officially defined.

[sietze]

When i was in Rehab last year, every saturday morning i woke up and listened to this masterpiece. Now being 13 months clean, i still listen to it every saturday morning. It gives me so much peace.

[bohorosewellness]

Absolute perfection. It's like your ears are being massaged with flower petals.

[Kjeesle]

A routine rehearsal that turned out to be "THE BEST" the world has ever witnessed.

[Kade_Bauman]

This is the most flawless Flower Duet I’ve ever heard

[Rodrifuuu]

I have heard dozens of versions of this song. I think this performance will never be surpassed. This is as close to perfection as we'll ever experience.

[peterhutchison]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. It transcends time and space. We’re so fortunate to have the ability to rewatch this at our leisure.

[SkidVicious]

I'm a 50 yr old contractor, GenX, biker, metal head, blue collar guy and this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.❤

[jitsukerr]

The balance is exquisite -- it's so easy for the soprano to dominate in this duet, but here she is playing the character, not just singing the aria, and lets the mezzo through. Superb musicianship, and a true duet partner. Her tone and delivery of 'bleu' just before the reprise of the chorus for the last time takes my breath away every time. Stunning singing. And Marianne Crebassa is the perfect foil, authoritative without dominating, supporting the soprano line and allowing her to float it effortlessly without having to compete. Roth supports them sensitively, and the period ensemble make it intimate. I think they knew they had it in the bag after this take

[alexandergayowsky]

If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not coming

[cannibale]

Sabine Devieilhe's voice is the sound the light that sparks on a crystal makes.

[infinitum]

The exquisite voices of Sabine Devieilhe and Marianne Crebassa elevate this duet to a whole new level. Their harmonies blend seamlessly, for an ethereal and captivating performance. This duet truly showcases the beauty and artistry of operatic soprano singing. Bravo!

[Bogart]

They both shine because they don't try to over-sing the other one.

[OYisit]

I do not understand a single word but it's the most beautiful song I have ever heard.

[joboje]

This left me with goosebumps, tears running and breathless....OUT OF THIS WORLD!!

[stevenhigh]

This is what heaven is going to sound like.