The opera Dimitri by the French composer Victorin Joncières (1839-1903) is an inspiring discographic discovery. Not only is this opera beautifully made but it also of an ardent lyricism.

As Hervé Niquet, the musical director of this recording that was produced by the foundation Bru-Zane, says, we discover the „French Verdi" thanks to this masterpiece. Gabrielle Philiponet sings the beautiful role of Marina and the press is enthusiastic about her: "Gabrielle Philiponet is pleasing us with a juicy Marina of irresistible physical seduction expressed in her vocal performance." (Classica); "Gabrielle Philiponet has the transparence and ingenuousness of Marina" (Opéra Magazine); "the young Gabrielle Philiponet is a captivating Marina" (OperaLounge); "a balanced homogeneity all along the pitch of the voice characterise the Marina by Gabrielle Philiponet who seduces with her wide vocal modulation" (Anaclase); "the delicious and enamoured Gabrielle Philiponet as Marina" (AgoraVox). To get linked to excerpts of Gabrielle Philiponet as Marina, please click here.

15.07.2014