DESCRIPTION:
Félicien David (13 April 1810 – 29 August 1876) was a French composer.

Work: Herculanum, opéra in four acts, first performance 4 March 1859, Opéra, Paris.

Libretto: Joseph Méry & T. Hadot

Act V, Prelude
Recitative: Oui, Satan est vainqueur! (Satan)
Scene: Le proconsul! (Slaves, Satan)
Air: Amis, marchons! Frappons! dévastons (Satan, slaves)
Air II: Allez, dans la nuit profonde, Allez! et brisez vor fers! (Satan, slaves)

Nicanor / Satan: Nicolas Courjal

Chorus: Flemish Radio Choir

Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic

Conductor: Hervé Niquet