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We are the premier source for otherwise unavailable performances by some of the most celebrated musicians of their time, as well as memorable work by artists all but forgotten today.
Our December release:
Jean Martinon conducts the Chorus and Orchestra of the French National Radio:
BERLIOZ: L'Enfance du Christ
Alain Vanzo (t), Jane Berbie (ms), Claude Cales (bar), Roger Soyer (b), Robert Andreozzi (t), Jen-Pierre Brossmann (bar), Juan Soumagnas (b)
ReDiscovery Stereo RD 178/179 - 1:34:15
2 CDs: $20 - Download: $7
Jean Martinon's acclaimed recording of L'Enfance du Christ appeared on Nonesuch records in the US, but it originated with the Concert Hall label, which had long earlier withdrawn from the American market. Critics reacted positively, with David Hall designating the release a Recording of Special Merit. Robert C Marsh expounded on the virtues of Martinon's reading:
The performance is an excellent one, refined, idiomatic, completely in sympathy with the composer's designs.... L'Enfance du Christ is a sort of undeveloped opera, too rich in characterization and action to be a cantata, yet concert music rather than a theater piece.... But in a performance as good as this one, that fact ceases to mean a great deal. Listen to the Hosannas and Alleluias, the exquisite shepherds' chorus, or the reverent yet musically exciting writing for Joseph and Mary, and the very special qualities of this work and this performance will become clear.
The transfer is sourced from a mint-condition vinyl pressing. Due to lengthy sides and a low cutting level, there is some light surface noise audible at times. But weeks of intensive restoration work have minimized vinyl artifacts, and the first-rate stereo sound can be appreciated as never before. RD 177/178 is also available via download: unencrypted 320kbps mp3 files, properly labeled and tagged. High-resolution jpgs of the cover and insert are included. Please see our download tips before purchasing.
BERLIOZ: L'Enfance du Christ
Alain Vanzo (t), Jane Berbie (ms), Claude Cales (bar), Roger Soyer (b), Robert Andreozzi (t), Jen-Pierre Brossmann (bar), Juan Soumagnas (b)
ReDiscovery Stereo RD 178/179 - 1:34:15
2 CDs: $20 - Download: $7
Jean Martinon's acclaimed recording of L'Enfance du Christ appeared on Nonesuch records in the US, but it originated with the Concert Hall label, which had long earlier withdrawn from the American market. Critics reacted positively, with David Hall designating the release a Recording of Special Merit. Robert C Marsh expounded on the virtues of Martinon's reading:
The performance is an excellent one, refined, idiomatic, completely in sympathy with the composer's designs.... L'Enfance du Christ is a sort of undeveloped opera, too rich in characterization and action to be a cantata, yet concert music rather than a theater piece.... But in a performance as good as this one, that fact ceases to mean a great deal. Listen to the Hosannas and Alleluias, the exquisite shepherds' chorus, or the reverent yet musically exciting writing for Joseph and Mary, and the very special qualities of this work and this performance will become clear.
The transfer is sourced from a mint-condition vinyl pressing. Due to lengthy sides and a low cutting level, there is some light surface noise audible at times. But weeks of intensive restoration work have minimized vinyl artifacts, and the first-rate stereo sound can be appreciated as never before. RD 177/178 is also available via download: unencrypted 320kbps mp3 files, properly labeled and tagged. High-resolution jpgs of the cover and insert are included. Please see our download tips before purchasing.
