Saint-Saëns Mélodies

[jdperdrix]

Aparté has just released a CD of Camille Saint-Saëns's mélodies by Tassis Christoyannis and Jeff Cohen. The same singer had previously recorded mélodies by Félicien David, Edouard Lalo and Benjamin Godard. I've not listened to this one yet. In any case I have to say that Cristoyannis's French diction is perfect.
It will be available November 25 on Amazon. It can be streamed or downloaded from Qobuz already.

[Alan Howe]

The Greek baritone Tassis Christoyannis is a very fine singer indeed. This will be a top-class release. Excerpts here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LQT3XBG/ref=dm_cd_album_lnk

[mjmosca]

I just received my CD ordered from Amazon US, and it is excellent- both Mr. Christoyannis and Mr. Cohen are  superb- the piano part is often complex in these songs, so these artists deserve applause! I am hoping that this is the beginning of a series of recordings by these excellent artists to record all of Saint-Saens' songs- there are so many fine songs that still are neglected. A fine addition to the discography of Saint-Saens.

[Alan Howe]

It is a pleasure in itself to listen to a singer with such a beautifully produced voice.

[Ebubu]

And coming out soon, a second installment of songs, orchestral ones, this time :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dUwogr93c

[TerraEpon]

Niiiiiiiiiiice.

[jdperdrix]

Announced on Qobuz for Feb. 24, 2017...

[mjmosca]

Thank you for the alert about the second volume- the preview on Youtube is very promising- some of the most beautiful songs.... eager to get this!