Description

French Song Recital - Gérard Souzay, Dalton Baldwin (piano) - Gounod, Chabrier, Bizet, Franck, Roussel, Poulenc, Fauré, Ravel, Leguerney, Hahn / Philips LP Stereo

A 02324 L

Product Details

Label: Philips – A 02324 L
Series: Collection Trésors Classiques
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: France
Genre: Classical
Style: French Art Song

Overview

This LP showcases the renowned French baritone Gérard Souzay, accompanied by the exceptional pianist Dalton Baldwin, performing a carefully curated selection of French art songs from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The album includes works by composers such as Gounod, Chabrier, Bizet, Franck, Roussel, Poulenc, Fauré, Ravel, Leguerney, and Hahn, highlighting the richness of French vocal music. Souzay’s expressive voice brings these songs to life, exploring themes of love, nature, and introspection, with Baldwin’s sensitive piano playing offering perfect support.

Track Listing

Side A

Charles Gounod – L'absent
Charles Gounod – Sérénade
Emmanuel Chabrier – Les Cigales
Emmanuel Chabrier – Chanson Pour Jeanne
Georges Bizet – Chanson D'avril Op. 21 No. 1
César Franck – Nocturne
Albert Roussel – Le Jardin Mouillé Op. 3 No. 3
Albert Roussel – Le Bachelier De Salamanque Op. 20 No. 1

Side B

Francis Poulenc – Air Vif / From "Airs Chantés"
Francis Poulenc – La Grenouillière
Francis Poulenc – Reine Des Mouettes / From "Métamorphoses"
Francis Poulenc – Priez Pour Paix
Gabriel Fauré – Arpège Op. 76 No. 2
Gabriel Fauré – Prison Op. 83 No. 1
Maurice Ravel – Les Grands Vents Venus D'outremer
Maurice Ravel – Sainte
Maurice Ravel – Sur L'herbe
Jean-Michel Damase – Ma Douce Jouvence Est Passée / From "Vingt Poèmes De La Pléides"
Jean-Michel Damase – A Son Page / From "Vingt Poèmes De La Pléides"
Reynaldo Hahn – L'heure Exquise