Natalie Dessay extends beyond opera with a tribute to the legendary Michel Legrand, who has scored some of the most famous musical soundtracks in history. Launched with an important promotional support and an international concert tour – still on going  –  the CD is a big hit and has been  No.1 in classical sales in France since its release date (oct 21) and No.7 in the pop charts the first week of release.

This album that Dessay and Legrand have recorded together focuses on voice, piano, bass, and drums. It includes Legrand’s Oscar-winning compositions; the duet from Les Parapluies de Cherbourg which brings Dessay together with her husband; the bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, the Lilac Fairy’s song from Peau d’ane; and the sisters’ sassy duet from Les Demoiselles de Rochefort…

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