Pol Plançon (French Bass) (1851-1914)Gounod-Philémon et Baucis "Au bruit de laurds marteaux"

Pol Plançon French Bass
(1851-1914)
Gounod-Philémon et Baucis (Opera)
"Au bruit de laurds marteaux"

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Pol Plançon was considered to be the most aristocratic of all basses and incomparable in any part he truly made his own. Pol Plançon made his first appearance in 1877 and came to the Metropolitan some 16 years later, already established as one of the world's foremost basses. He sang at the Metropolitan through 1908, when despite unfailing vocalism, he decided to retire. Pol Plançon's voice was of superb quality and an ability at runs and trills usually associated with a coloratura soprano.

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[UtDePoitrine]

Is this the 1902 version?

[meltzerboy]

The recording features Plancon's famous trill, but the elegance of the master's singing is heard throughout. Thanks for posting!