I have read about the 1933 "Faust" recording, but have never had the opportunity to hear it. Do you know if it's available online? Thanks and best wishes, Steve
I Dont no but i have a lp of it I can put a part of it on line in the nex days-FAUST CESAR VEZZANI-MEPHISTO- MARCEL JOURNET-VALENTIN LOUIS MUSY-MARGUERITE MIREILLE BERTHON-SIEBEL MARTHE COIFFIER -CHOEUR AND ORCHESTRA OF PARIS OPERA CONDUCT BY HENRI BUSSER RECORD EMI OVD50045
Though not in German, I've always thought Journet's "Farewell" one of the finest on record. Such a beautiful, well-used voice and heartfelt interpretation.
Keep in mind, too, that he was between 58 and 66 when he sang this. Not sure when exactly this was recorded, but electrical recording began in 1925 and Journet lived (and as far as I know, kept singing) for another eight years --
@stevevandien Journet recorded this "Farewell" in a studio with rather dry acoustics. A fairly common occurrence during the first few years of electrical recording and concurrent technological limitations. We get Journet's full, free, handsome sound. But less sheer resonance and ring than we would have enjoyed had we heard this great singer in an acoustically excellent theater at this time --
Un cantante que conozco muy poco, de hecho sino fuera por el disco de Wagner francais ni siquiera lo conocería me hace falta mucho que oír de él para poder emitir un jucio sustancioso sin embargo me ha dejado un grato sabor de boca. Gracias como siempre por recuperar a estos grandiosos cantantes.
Accent épouvantable,mais bonne interprétation.
abracadabranque 9 months ago
His last recording FAUST the year of His death with tenor VEZZANI in 1933-he had recorded before with CARUSO and FARRAR
alainwilliam 2 years ago
I have read about the 1933 "Faust" recording, but have never had the opportunity to hear it. Do you know if it's available online? Thanks and best wishes, Steve
stevevandien 2 years ago
I Dont no but i have a lp of it I can put a part of it on line in the nex days-FAUST CESAR VEZZANI-MEPHISTO- MARCEL JOURNET-VALENTIN LOUIS MUSY-MARGUERITE MIREILLE BERTHON-SIEBEL MARTHE COIFFIER -CHOEUR AND ORCHESTRA OF PARIS OPERA CONDUCT BY HENRI BUSSER RECORD EMI OVD50045
alainwilliam 2 years ago
Thank you very much!
stevevandien 2 years ago
Though not in German, I've always thought Journet's "Farewell" one of the finest on record. Such a beautiful, well-used voice and heartfelt interpretation.
Keep in mind, too, that he was between 58 and 66 when he sang this. Not sure when exactly this was recorded, but electrical recording began in 1925 and Journet lived (and as far as I know, kept singing) for another eight years --
stevevandien 2 years ago 3
@stevevandien Journet recorded this "Farewell" in a studio with rather dry acoustics. A fairly common occurrence during the first few years of electrical recording and concurrent technological limitations. We get Journet's full, free, handsome sound. But less sheer resonance and ring than we would have enjoyed had we heard this great singer in an acoustically excellent theater at this time --
stevevandien 1 year ago
How expressive and beautiful.
Thank you-John
65attila 2 years ago
Un cantante que conozco muy poco, de hecho sino fuera por el disco de Wagner francais ni siquiera lo conocería me hace falta mucho que oír de él para poder emitir un jucio sustancioso sin embargo me ha dejado un grato sabor de boca. Gracias como siempre por recuperar a estos grandiosos cantantes.
LauritzMelchior 3 years ago
What a gorgeous recording, thank you so much for posting these French gems!
Imogenn 3 years ago 2