Clair de lune, Fauré + Chanson triste, Duparc-Timothy Stoddard, tenor

Clair de lune-Fauré (text: Verlaine)
Chanson triste-Duparc (text: Lahor)
Timothy Stoddard, tenor
Ellen Fast, piano
As part of the Midweek Music Ministry of Shadyside Presbyterian, Pittsburgh
Audio/Video: Mark Boyle

[@johnhowardesq]

I love these together, and nobody knows that op.46 and the Verlaine poem was the basis for his op 112 masques et bergamasques. It’s no. 6 of the suite and done with an orchestra. Good video. Thanks.

[@timothystoddard]

I knew Clair de lune was orchestrated, but I didn't realize it was a part of the original Masques et Bergamasques written (or I guess "pastiched") for Opera de Monte Carlo. Thanks for that bit of history!

[@Restless318]

so beauiful love your style too

[@Restless318]

thank you means so much

[@shawnbuck829]

Absolutely exquisite!

[@timothystoddard]

Thank you!

[@supersingerdelmundo]

You are amazing!

[@timothystoddard]

Aww, thank you--and thanks for listening :)

[@davidholloway7738]

What a pleasure to hear you, Timothy, after all these years. You still have a wonderful depth to your expression and you handled the tessitura and range beautifully. When you were a student at CCPA you always had the ability to “touch” me and you have come a long way. You still touch me. My wife just walked by and asked, “Who is that singer? How beautiful.” I am happy to hear how you have grown. All good wishes, always!

[@timothystoddard]

Thanks for reaching out, David. I'm very touched by your words. Big hug to you!

[@EE33339]

One of my favorites,

[@timothystoddard]

Mine too!

[@lasopranita]

Such an exquisite music you both have created. I must say I absolutely love your voice. My most sincere congratulations. Bravi!!

[@timothystoddard]

Thank you :)

[@glb289]

You have a beautiful voice, and your rendering of the French repertoire is very refreshing. Thank you.

[@timothystoddard]

Thank you! :)

Searching for a reference recording of Chanson triste, I stumbled upon this. Such a great performance! Bravo, both of you 😍

[@timothystoddard]

Thank you so much

@@timothystoddard anytime!

[@ngatihine6072]

Too fast too much reverb nice voice nice piano

[@timothystoddard]

It's a huge stone church sanctuary. The reverb is a product of its natural acoustics.