Gounod Faust - André Cluytens Théâtre National de l'Opéra, Paris
Captured in the golden acoustic of the Salle de la Mutualité in Paris, this legendary 1958 recording of Gounod's Faust remains the definitive benchmark of French lyricism on disc. Under the vibrant, idiomatic direction of André Cluytens, the native forces of the Théâtre National de l'Opéra bring an unmatched theatrical pulse and stylistic authority to the score.
The stellar cast features Victoria de los Ángeles as an exquisitely vulnerable Marguerite, Nicolai Gedda bringing clarion elegance and ardour to the title role, and Boris Christoff delivering a masterclass in dark, sardonic majesty as Mephistopheles. A monumental achievement in operatic interpretation, this release marries supreme vocal artistry with historic Parisian tradition.
Artist(s): Conductor – André Cluytens
Orchestre – Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra, Paris
Chorus – Chorus Of The Théâtre National De L'Opéra, Paris
Chorus Master – René Duclos
Tenor Vocals [Faust] – Nicolai Gedda
Soprano Vocals [Marguerite] – Victoria De Los Angeles
Baritone Vocals [Valentine] – Ernest Blanc
Baritone Vocals [Wagner] – Victor Autran
Bass Vocals [Mephistopheles] – Boris Christoff
Soprano Vocals [Siebel] – Liliane Berton
Recording Info: Recording Dates: September 23, 27, 29–30, and October 1–4, 6–9, 1958
Recording Venue: Salle de la Mutualité, Paris, France
Engineer: Walter Ruhlmann Producer: René Challan
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