Gounod's Faust is one of the most performed operas in the world... in its final version. The original 1859 edition, however, is not so common. This week, you can discover how music and words enhance each other in this celebrated production from Opéra de Lille. 🎥 Full interview with conductor Louis Langrée and director Denis Podalydès: operavision.eu/performance/faust 🔔 Friday 12 September at 19:00 CET Credit: Opéra de Lille – Réalisation Déroute vidéo | OperaVision

Mariam Batsashvili plays Liszt's Paraphrase on a Waltz from Gounod's 1859 opera Faust, live at Wigmore Hall. 🎥 Watch the complete performance: https://youtu.be/090QK8CfiIY She has recorded this transcription and more for her newest studio recording, Romantic Piano Masters. Out now on CD and digital platforms! 🎹 | Warner Classics & Erato

A devilish deal 😈 Disillusioned with life, the aged philosopher Faust calls upon Satan to help him. The devil Méphistophélès appears and strikes a bargain with the philosopher: Faust can have youth and the love of the beautiful Marguerite, but only in exchange for his soul. Gounod’s opera Faust premiered on this day in Paris in 1859, and was one of the world’s most popular operas from the 1860s to World War II Immerse yourself in the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar’s spec

Happy Monday BrassNation! We have a beautiful Tuba Solo with Piano version of "Ave Maria" by J.S.Bach/Gounod arr. The Music of Drew Fennell, recorded for you by Brian Kelley today. This amazing arrangement comes in five keys: A flat, B flat, C, E flat and F Major with transposing parts in every practical key and clef. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to show love and support by sharing, liking and commenting. DOWNLOAD SHEET MUSIC & PIANO BACKING TRACKS at https://www.matonizz.com/product/ave-mari