Title: Extraordinary Recording in Coliln Davis's Berlioz cycle
Product review: Truly a bravado performance totally underseving of the very negative review the recording has unjustly recieved. French opera is not always accessible on first hearing. French opera is often very subtle and doesn't grab the listener immediately. I think Berlioz and Wagner have one unforutnate characteristic in common, you either get their music or you don't.This score sparkles from beginning to end especially under the baton of Colin Davis. Nicholai Gedda remains one of the finest interpreters of French music and here, as in the "Damnation of Faust", excels with beautiful tone and delivery. His French is impeccable. Edda-Pierre is not to my personal taste but she is excellent. Bastin, Berbie, Soyer and Massard sing their roles with vocal aplomb and dramatic involvement. A wonderful set! If you like French opera, and Berlioz in particular this belongs in your collection. A valuable addition to the catalogue. Buy if before it disappears.
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