(This "Discography" was generated by CLOR for THE COMPILER )
1 Adam Adolphe - Châlet (Le) - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1954?(RA)*
2 Adam Adolphe - Postillon de Lonjumeau (Le) - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1952(RA)*
3 Auber Daniel François Esprit - Domino noir (Le) - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1950(RA)*
4 Audran Edmond - Mascotte (La) - Orchestre Symphonique 1953(SE)*
5 Delibes Léo - Lakmé - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1955(RA)*
6 Ganne Louis - Hans le joueur de flüte - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1957(RA)*
7 Ganne Louis - Saltimbanques (Les) - ORCHESTRA 1953(SE)*
8 Gounod Charles - Faust - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1947(RE)*
9 Gounod Charles - Mireille - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
10 Gounod Charles - Mireille - Orchestre de Radio France 1959(RA)*
11 Gounod Charles - Roméo et Juliette - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France 1951(RE)*
12 Gounod Charles - Roméo et Juliette - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France 1954(RA)*
13 Lecocq Charles - Fille de Madame Angot (La) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1951?(SE)*
14 Lecocq Charles - Petit duc (Le) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1953(LE)*
15 Lehár Franz - lustige Witwe (Die) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1953(SE)*
16 Massenet Jules - Cendrillon - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1943(RA)*
17 Massenet Jules - Don Quichotte - Radio-Lyrique 1947(RE)*
18 Massenet Jules - Thaïs - Orchestre 1944(RE)*
19 Massenet Jules - Werther - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
20 Messager André - Madame Chrysanthème - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1956(RA)*
21 Messager André - Monsieur Beaucaire - Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Lamoureux 1951?(SE)*
22 Messager André - Monsieur Beaucaire - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1958(RA)*
23 Messager André - P'tites Michu (Les) - Orchestre 1954(SE)*
24 Messager André - Véronique - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1952(SE)*
25 Offenbach Jacques - Belle Hélène (La) - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
26 Offenbach Jacques - Belle Hélène (La) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1951?(SE)*
27 Offenbach Jacques - Contes d'Hoffmann (Les) - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1946(RA)*
28 Offenbach Jacques - Orphée aux Enfers - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1953(SE)*
29 Offenbach Jacques - Vie parisienne (La) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1950?(SE)*
30 Planquette Robert - Cloches de Corneville (Les) - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux 1951?(SE)*
31 Planquette Robert - Rip - Orchestre des Concerts Colonne 1958(SE)*
32 Rossini Gioacchino - barbiere di Siviglia (Il) - L'Opéra Comique de Paris 1954/55(STU)*
33 Saint-Saens Camille - Phryné - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F. 1960(RA)*
34 Strauß II Johann - Walzer aus Wien - Orchestre Symphonique 1957(SE)*
35 Thomas Ambroise - Mignon - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France 1947(RE)*
36 Verdi Giuseppe - Aida - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
37 Verdi Giuseppe - Otello - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
38 Verdi Giuseppe - traviata (La) - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique 1948(RA)*
*AUDIO **VIDEO ***AUDIO & VIDEO
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1954?(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Betley - Nadine Sautereau
Max - Julien Giovannetti
Daniel - Pierre Gianotti
Un soldat - Pierre Roi
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Black Disc; - Unique Opera Records Corporation UORC 314 {1LP} (1976)ª
Compact Disc; - Malibran Music MR 694 {1CD} (2008)ª
Open Reel Tape - mr. tape 3045
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Comments:- The dialogue is omitted on the UORC LP
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1952(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chapelou - Henri Legay
Madeleine - Janine Micheau
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Compact Disc - Omega Opera Archive 1635
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Recordings of Le Postillon de Lonjumeau by Adolphe Adam are surveyed in the following publications:-
CELLETTI p.17
Comments:- Recording of a broadcast performance. The cast also includes André Vessières and Lucien Lovano. The recording issued by the Omega Opera Archive is listed in their online catalogue (see CLORLINK.HTM) where it stated that their recordings are available «on CD, cassette or reel-to-reel tape».
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1950(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Horace de Massarena - Joseph Peyron
Angèle - Janine Micheau
Juliano - Gaston Rey
Jacinthe - Germaine Parras
Gil Perez - Gilbert Maurun
Brigitte - Liliane Berton
Ursule - Fréda Betti
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Compact Disc; - Melodram 270110 {2CDS} (1994)ª; Opera d'Oro OPD 1460 {2CDS} (2006)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.184 octobre 1994 p.75
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Diapason - No.414 avril 1995 p.74
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American Record Guide - Vol.57 No.3 May-June 1994 p.202
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1953(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre Symphonique
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Bettini - Nadine Renaux
Fiametta - Liliane Berton
Pippo - Michel Dens
Laurent XVII - Christian Duvaleix
Fritellini - Claude Devos
Rocco - René Hérent
Un Sergent - Jacques Pruvost
Deux pages - Denise Challan
- Linda Felder
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Black Disc; - Pathé DTX 143 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30144 {1LP}; EMI 2C 057 10843 (Stéréo artificielle) {1LP} (1980)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of La Mascotte by Edmond Audran are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opéra International No.258 juin 2001 pp.6-8
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
American Record Guide - November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.172 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.41
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - mars/avril 1954 No.63-64 p.224 [JB]
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Comments:- The cast also includes Denise Challan, Linda Felder
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1955(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Choeur de Radio France
Lakmé - Mado Robin
Gérald - Charles Richard
Nilakantha - Pierre Savignol
Mallika - Agnès Disney
Ellen - Nadine Sautereau
Rose - Denise Monteil
Frédéric - Camille Maurane
Mistress Bentson - Gabrielle Ristori
Hadji - René Lenoty
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Black Disc - Rodolphe RP 12426-12427 {2LPS}
Compact Cassette - Rodolphe RPK 22426-22427
Compact Disc - Rodolphe RPC 32426-32427 {2CDS}
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Recordings of Lakmé by Léo Delibes are surveyed in the following publications:-
CELLETTI p.185; Opera on CD (1) p.86 (2) p.95 (3) p.106; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.183 p.82; MET p.96; MET(VID) p.52; PENGUIN p.68; GIUDICI p.161; Répertoire No.170 juillet-aoüt 2003 p.22
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - March 1987 p.1325 [LS]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1957(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Hans le joueur de flüte - Michel Dens
Lisbeth - Nicole Broissin
Yoris - Joseph Peyron
Pippermann - André Balbon
Ketchen - Germaine Parat
Van Pott - Gaston Rey
Guillaume - René Lenoty
Mme. Pippermann - Marcelle Sansonetti
Tantendorf - Marcel Génio
Loskitch - Pierre Roy
Steinbeck - Marcel Enot
Karteifle - Raymond Liot
Marchande de Plaisirs - Janette Levasseur
Le veilleur de nuit - Jean Mollien
Le sergent - Albert Caurat
Marchande de gazettes - Martial Rossignol
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Compact Cassette - Musidisc «Gaieté Lyrique» 20151-4 (MU 454) (+Les Saltimbanques - highlights)
Compact Disc - Musidisc «Gaieté Lyrique» 20151-2 (+Les Saltimbanques - highlights) {2CDS}
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This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Diapason - No.379 février 1992 p.106 [BD]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1953(SE)
Orchestra - ORCHESTRA
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Suzon - Liliane Berton
Marion - Fréda Betti
Grand Pingouin - Lucien Lovano
André - Guy Godin
Paillasse - Claude Devos
Malicorne - Pierre Germain
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 136 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30141 {1LP}; EMI Pathé 2C 051 10842 {1LP}
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This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.173 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.50
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Comments:- An abridged version
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1947(RE)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Faust - José Luccioni
Méphistophélès - Paul Cabanel
Marguerite - Géori Boué
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Faust by Charles Gounod are surveyed in the following publications:-
HARRIS p.108; Opera on Record p.452; CELLETTI p.292; Opera on CD (1) p.75 (2) p.83 (3) p.93; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.2 (1976) mise à jour juin 1999; MET p.165; MET(VID) p.92; PENGUIN p.113; Opéra International No.168 April 1993 p.22; GIUDICI p.267 (2) p.454; American Record Guide May/June 1996 Vol.59 No.3 p.65; BBC Music Magazine June 2005 p.50; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.231 p.114
Comments:- Recording of the Scène de l'église and the finale broadcast on 5 November 1947
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Radio-Lyrique
Mireille - Martha Angelici
Vincent - Charles Richard
Taven - Suzanne Darbans
Ourrias - Michel Dens
Vincenette - Lili Danière
Maître Ramon - Lucien Lovano
Ambroise - André Vessières
Clémence - Andrée Cuvelier
Andreloùn - Michel Hamel
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª; Malibran Music 522 (+excerpts) {2CDRS} (2003)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Mireille by Charles Gounod are surveyed in the following publications:-
CELLETTI p.297; GIUDICI p.277 (2) p.467
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.288 mars 2004 p.79 [CC]
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Ópera Actual (Barcelona) - No.60 mayo 2003 p.81 [PN]
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Comments:- Recording of a performance broadcast on 9 July 1948
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1959(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre de Radio France
Mireille - Andrée Esposito
Vincent - Alain Vanzo
Taven - Suzanne Darbans
Ourrias - Gabriel Bacquier
Vincenette - Christiane Harbell
Maître Ramon - Julien Giovannetti
Ambroise - Lucien Lovano
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Compact Disc; - Le Chant du Monde 278 921 {1CD-double durée} Gala GL 100.722 (+Mireille +La Colombe - excerpts +Faust - Rudel 1968 -;; highlights) {2CDS} (2003)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Mireille by Charles Gounod are surveyed in the following publications:-
CELLETTI p.297; GIUDICI p.277 (2) p.467
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - Heft 11+12 November+Dezember 2003 S.62 [GH]
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Opéra International - No.288 mars 2004 p.79 [CC]
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American Record Guide - September/October 1990 Vol.53 No.5 p.68 [DA]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1951(RE)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France
Chorus - Choeur Lyrique de Radio France
Roméo - Georges Noré
Juliette - Lucienne Jourfier
Capulet - Lucien Lovano
Tybalt - Louis Rialland
Mercutio - Willy Clément
Stéphano - Jean Planel
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Compact Disc; - Malibran Music MR 513 {1CDR} (2002)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod are surveyed in the following publications:-
HARRIS p.246; Opera on Record 2 p.195; CELLETTI p.298; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.41p.84; Opéra International juillet-aoüt 1993 No.171 p.34; MET p.172; MET(VID) p.94; PENGUIN p.116; Opera on Video p.134; GIUDICI p.278
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Classic Record Collector - Spring 2003 pp.100-101 [JTH]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1954(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de Radio France
Roméo - Georges Noré
Juliette - Janine Micheau
Gertrude - Fréda Betti
Frère Laurence - Pierre Froumenty
Capulet - Charles Cambon
Tybalt - Louis Rialland
Le Prince - André Philippe
Gregorio - André Vessières
Mercutio - Pierre Mollet
Stéphano - Nadine Sautereau
Pâris - Julien Thirache
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Compact Disc; - Malibran Music MR 613 {2CDS} (2005)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod are surveyed in the following publications:-
HARRIS p.246; Opera on Record 2 p.195; CELLETTI p.298; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.41p.84; Opéra International juillet-aoüt 1993 No.171 p.34; MET p.172; MET(VID) p.94; PENGUIN p.116; Opera on Video p.134; GIUDICI p.278
Comments:- See http://www.malibran.com/acatalog/AD613.htm
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1951?(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Clairette - Lina Dachary
Mademoiselle Lange - Solange Michel
Ange Pitou - Michel Dens
Pomponnet - Joseph Peyron
Larivaudière - Pierre Germain
Amaranthe - Marguerite Legouhy
Cadet - René Ronsi
Trenitz - Raymond Bonté
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 110; Pathé DTX 30132 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C O51 12085 {1LP}; Vox PL 20000 {1LP}
Compact Disc; - Malibran Music CDR 549 {1CDR} (2003)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.287 février 2004 p.77 [JP]
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American Record Guide - April 1953 Vol.19 No.8 p.271 (mention) [FAL]: November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.172 [PLM]
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The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - May 1952 Vol.15 No.5 p.3
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.36
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Comments:- Described as an «Adaptaion phonographique» by Pierre Hiégel
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1953(LE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint Paul
Le Duc de Parthenay - Nadine Renaux
La Duchesse - Liliane Berton
Montlandry - Willy Clément
Frimousse - René Hérent
La Directrice - Fréda Betti
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Black Disc; - Pathé DTX 141 {1LP} (1953)ª; Pathé DTX 30142 {1LP}; EMI Pathé 2C 057 12107 {1LP}
Compact Disc; - EMI «La Belle Epoque» CZS 5 68295-2 (+La Basoche +Fortunio - excerpts) {2CDS} (1995)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opera - August 1995 p.1004; March 1997 p.362
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Opéra International - mars 1995 No.189 p.78
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American Record Guide - November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.172 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.36
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.60-61 Noël 1953 p.692 [JB2]
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Répertoire - No.77 février 1995 p.93
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1953(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint-Paul
Missia Palmieri - Denise Duval
Popoff - Christian Duvaleix
Danilo - Jacques Jansen
Camille de Coutançon - Claude Devos
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Black Disc; - Pathé DTX 113 {1LP} (1953)ª; EMI Pathé 2C 051 12072 {1LP}
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.58 Eté 1953 p.452 [HJ]
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Comments:- Recording of the French version «La Veuve Joyeuse». The cast also includes Gise Mey, René Lénoty, Aimé Doniath
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1943(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Radio-Lyrique
Cendrillon - Simone Blain
Le Prince charmant - Jean Guilhem
Mme. de la Haltière - Mireille Berthon
Pandolfe - Lucien Lovano
La Fée - Paule Touzet
Noémie - Germaine Parat
Dorothée - Denise Scharley
Le Roi - Gilbert Moryn
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Compact Disc; - Malibran Music MR 503 {1CDR} (2002)ª; Cantus Classics 500732 {2CDS} (2005)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Cendrillon by Jules Massenet are surveyed in the following publications:-
GIUDICI p.370 (2) p.645
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.278 avril 2003 p.72 [JP]
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Classic Record Collector - Spring 2003 pp.100-101 [JTH]
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Comments:- Recording of an abridged concert performance (25 December 1943). The CDR issued by Malibran Music is listed in their on line catalogue. (http://www.malibran.com/acatalog)
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1947(RE)
Orchestra - Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Radio-Lyrique
Don Quichotte - André Pernet
Sancho Panza - Lucien Lovano
Dulcinée - Solange Michel
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Compact Disc; - Malibran-Music CDRG 120 {1CD} (1998)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.241; CELLETTI p.396; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.93 p.96; PENGUINp.203; GIUDICI p.372, (2) p.649; Opéra International octobre 2000 No.250 p.14
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - August + September 1999 S.80 (mention) [GH]
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Opéra International - février 1999 No.232 p.72 [GC]
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Classical Express - Issue No.108 March 1999 p.2 [JTH]
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Répertoire - No.124 mai 1999 p.89 (mention)
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Comments:- Recording of an abridged version recorded on 17 April 1947. The finale of Act 2 and the start of Act 3 are omitted
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1944(RE)
Orchestra - Orchestre
Chorus - Choeurs
Thaïs - Elen Dosia
Athanaël - Paul Cabanel
Nicias - Georges Noré
Crobyle - Huguette Saint-Arnaud
Myrtale - Madeleine Drouot
Albine - Gilberte Alves-Bernay
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encylopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª; Malibran Music CDRG 132 {1CD} (2000)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Thaïs by Jules Massenet are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.234; CELLETTI p.403; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.109 p.96; MET p.243; GIUDICI p.367 (2) p.642; Orpheus Oktober 2000 S.53-S.55
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opéra International - No.246 mai 2000 p.75 [JP]
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Comments:- Recording of a broadcast on 13 June 1944
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Radio-Lyrique
Werther - Georges Noré
Charlotte - Suzanne Juyol
Sophie - Jane Rolland
Albert - Roger Bussonnet
Le Bailli - Charles Clavensy
Johann - André Basquin
Schmidt - Marcel Génio
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Compact Disc; - Malibran MR 524 (+Suzanne Juyol chante Carmen - short excerpts) {2CDRS} (2003)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Werther by Jules Massenet are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record p.495; CELLETTI p.405; Opera on CD (1) p.95 (2) p.105 (3) p.119; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.61 p.104; MET p.239; PENGUIN p.207; Répertoire No.89 mars 1996 p.13; GIUDICI p.362 (2) p.634; American Record Guide May/June 1996 Vol.69 No.3 p.66; International Opera Collector Autumn 1997 No.5 p.22
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opéra International - No.287 février 2004 p.78 [AT]
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Ópera Actual (Barcelona) - No.60 mayo 2003 p.83 [JS]
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Comments:- Recording of a performance broadcast on 20 August 1948.
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1956(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Pierre - Jean Mollien
Chrysanthème - Janine Micheau
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Compact Disc - Omega Opera Archive 1672
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Comments:- Recording of a performance broadcast on 30 August 1956. Solange? Michel and Raphael Romagnoni also take part. The recording issued by the Omega Opera Archive is listed in their online catalogue (see CLORLINK.HTM) where it stated that their recordings are available «on CD, cassette or reel-to-reel tape».
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1951?(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond St. Paul
Lady Mary Carlisle - Martha Angelici
Monsieur Beaucaire - Michel Dens
Lady Lucy - Liliane Berton
Philippe Molyneux - René Lenoty
Le Duc de Winterset - Gilbert Moryn
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 109 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30131 {1LP}; Vox PL 20300 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 051 12086 {1LP}; *EMI Pathé OPTG 3131 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 151 53332/6 (collection) {5LPS}
Compact Disc; - EMI «Belle Epoque» CZS 767 512-2 (+Veronique +Les P'tits Michu -; extracts) {2CDS} (1992)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1977 p.1187 [AML]
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Diapason - No.388 décembre 1992 p.148 [MP]
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The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - August 1952 Vol.15 No.8 p.4
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American Record Guide - April 1953 Vol.19 No.8 p.371 (mention) [FAL]
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Comments:- Described as an «Adaptation phonographique» by Pierre Hiégel. ADVERT: THE GRAMOPHONE September 1966 p.36 Advert
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1958(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Lady Mary Carlisle - Lina Dachary
Monsieur Beaucaire - Willy Clément
Lady Lucy - Nicole Broissin
Philippe Molyneux - René Lenoty
Le Duc de Winterset - Lucien Lovano
Nash - Henri Bédex
Bantinson - Jacques Pruvost
Townbrake - Georges Foix
Rakell - Marcel Enot
Captain Badger - André Balbon
Mirepoix - Gilbert Moryn
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Compact Disc; - Musidisc «Gaieté Lyrique» 20241-2 {2CDS} (1993)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - November 1993 p.139 [PO'C]
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Opéra International - avril 1993 p.72
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Comments:- Recording of a broadcast performance (27 March 1958)
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1954(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint-Paul
Blanche-Marie - Liliane Berton
Marie-Blanche - Nadine Renaux
Mme. Michu - Gisèle Desmoutiers
Gaston - Camille Maurane
Aristide - Claude Devos
Michu - Christian Duvaleix
le général - Lucien Lovano
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 157 {1LP}; EMI Pathé 2C 151 53332/6 (collection) {5LPS}
Compact Disc; - EMI CZS 767 512-2 (+Véronique +Monsieur Beaucaire - extracts) {2CDS} (1992)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Diapason - No.388 décembre 1992 p.148 [MP]
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High Fidelity Magazine - December 1959 Vol.9 No.12 p.98 [JFI]
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American Record Guide - January 1960 Vol.26 No.5 p.369 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.47
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.68 novembre 1954 p.730 [JB2]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1952(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint-Paul
Véronique (Hélène) - Martha Angelici
Ermerance - Fréda Betti
Agathe - Nadine Renaux
Florestan - Camille Maurane
Loustot - Claude Devos
Coquenard - Michel Roux
Séraphin - Aimé Doniat
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 125 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30138 {1LP} EMI Pathé 051 10841 {1LP}; Vox PL 21.100 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 151 53332/6 (collection) {5LPS}
Compact Disc; - EMI «Belle Epoque» CZS 767 512-2 (+Les P'tits Michu +Monsieur; Beaucaire - extracts) {2CDS} (1992)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1962 p.371 [PHW]
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Diapason - No.388 décembre 1992 p.148 [MP]
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High Fidelity Magazine - April 1954 Vol.4 No.2 p.49 [JFI]
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American Record Guide - November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.173 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.49
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Comments:- An abridged version
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Pâris - Louis Arnoult
Ménélas - Maurice Porterat
Calchas - René Ronsi
Achille - Willy Clément
Oreste - Marcelle Sansonetti
Ajax I - André Gueho
Ajax II - Marcel Génio
Hélène - Fanély Revoil
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Compact Disc; - Malibran Music MR 546 {1CDR} (2003)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of La Belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 3 p.156; Diapason No.474 octobre 2000 p.42
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - Mai+Juni 2004 S.64 [GH]
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Opéra International - No.288 mars 2004 p.79 [JP]
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Classic Record Collector - Winter 2003 pp.100-101 [JTH]
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Comments:- Recording of an abridged version broadcast on 9 May 1948.
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1951?(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint-Paul
Pâris - Claude Devos
Ménélas - Christian Duvaleix
Agamemnon - Willy Clément
Calchas - Lolita Rovira
Achille - Bernard Demigny
Oreste - Liliane Berton
Ajax I - Gaston Rey
Ajax II - Aimé Doniat
Hélène - Deva Dassy
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 118 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30137 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 051 10852 {1LP}; {1LP}; Vox PL 20500 {1LP}
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Recordings of La Belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 3 p.156; Diapason No.474 octobre 2000 p.42
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - August 1952 Vol.15 No.8 p.5
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American Record Guide - April 1953 Vol.19 No.8 p.272 (mention) p.272 (mention) [FAL]: November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.171 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.8
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1946(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Yvonne Gouverné
Hoffmann - Charles Richard
Olympia - Renée Doria
Giulietta - Marthe Bréga
Antonia - Jeanne Rolland
Coppélius - André Pernet
Dapertutto - André Pernet
Miracle - André Pernet
Nicklaus - Joseph Peyron
Spalanzani - Georges Foix
La Mère d'Antonia - Yvonne Corke
Lindorf - André Pernet
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Compact Disc; - Malibran Music CDRG 124 (+Pernet - recital) {2CDS} (1999)ª; *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera from Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Les Contes d'Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.219; CELLETTI p.551; Opera on CD (1) p.77 (2) p.85 (3) p.95; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.25 p.120; MET p.361; MET(VID) p.204; PENGUIN p.274; GIUDICI p.538 (2) p.882; American Record Guide May/June 1996 Vol.59 No.3 p.66; Diapason No.474 octobre 2000 p.54; l'opera (Milano) Anno XVI N.158 febbraio 2002 p.103
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Orpheus - August + September 1999 S.80 [GH]
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Comments:- Recording of a broadcast performance
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1953(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Pluton-Aristée - Aimé Doniat
Jupiter - Michel Roux
Mercure - Aimé Doniat
Orphée - Claude Devos
Mars - Pierre Germain
Euridice - Claudine Collart
Cupidon - Andrée Grandjean
L'Opinion Publique - Fréda Betti
Junon - Deva Dassy
Vénus - Deva Dassy
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Black Disc - Pathé 33 DTX 142 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30143 {1LP}; VOX PL 21200 {1LP}
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Recordings of Orphée aux Enfers by Jacques Offenbach are surveyed in the following publications:-
Diapason No.474 octobre 2000 p.44
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
American Record Guide - January 1954 Vol.20 No.5 p.172 [PLM]: November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.171 [PLM]
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High Fidelity Magazine - January-February 1954 Vol.3 No.6 p.61 [JH]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.5
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - janvier-février 1954 No.62 p.90 [JB2]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1950?(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
La Baronne de Gondremarck - Lina Dachary
Gabrielle - Nadine Renaux
Le Baron de Gondremarck - Michel Roux
Raoul de Gardefeu - Michel Hamel
Pauline - Liliane Berton
Frick - Willy Clément
Prosper - Willy Clément
Le Brésilien - Willy Clément
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 128 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30139 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 051 10851 {1LP}; Vox PL 21003 {1LP}
Compact Disc - EMI CZS 7 67515-2 {1CD}
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Recordings of La Vie parisienne by Jacques Offenbach are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 3 p.175; Diapason No.474 octobre 2000 pp.44-45; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.206 p.98
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - May 1993
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American Record Guide - April 1953 Vol.19 No.8 p.272 [FAL]: November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.171 [PLM]
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The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - February 1953 Vol.16 No.2 p.4
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.20
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.58 Eté 1953 p.452 [HJ]
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Comments:- An abridged version
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1951?(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Gaspard - Pierre Hiégel
Marquis - Michel Dens
Grenicheux - Joseph Peyron
Le Bailli - Julien Thirache
Serpolette - Nadine Renaux
Germaine - Martha Angelici
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 107 {1LP}; Pathé DTX 30144 {1LP} EMI Pathé 2C 051 12084 {1LP}; Vox 20100 {1LP}
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This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - April 1953 Vol.19 No.8 p.271 (mention) [FAL]: November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.38 (mention [PLM]
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The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - June 1952 Vol.15 No.6 p.7
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Comments:- Described as an «Adaptation phonographique» by Pierre Hiégel
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1958(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre des Concerts Colonne
Chorus - Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul
Rip - Michel Dens
Nelly - Liliane Berton
Kate - Monique Linval
Jacinthe - Janette Vivalda
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Black Disc - Pathé DTX 30158 {1LP}; ~Pathé Marconi DIX 30158 {1LP} Pathé C 067-12 899; EMI Pathé 2C 057 12899 {1LP}
Compact Disc - EMI 5 68894-2(+Les Noces de Jeannette + Les Mousquetaires au Convent - excerpts)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opera - March 1997 p.362
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Opéra International - février 1996 No.199 p.57
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Diapason - No.246
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American Record Guide - November 1959 Vol.26 No.3 p.172 [PLM]
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The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.39
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.105 janvier 1959 p.30 [YR]
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Répertoire - No.88 février 1996 p.82
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Comments:- See «The Daily Telegraph - Arts & Books» Saturday, July 13 1996 p.A 11
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1954-55(STU)
Orchestra - L'Opéra Comique de Paris
Chorus - L'Opera-Comique de Paris
Figaro - Michel Dens
Il Conte Almaviva - Jean Giraudeau
Rosina - Liliane Berton
Dr. Bartolo - Lucien Lovano
Don Basilio - Xavier Depraz
Berta - Fréda Betti
Fiorello - Jacques Pruvost
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Black Disc; - Pathé DTX 185-187 {3LPS} (1956)ª
Compact Disc; - EMI CZS 7 67756-2 {2CDS} (1993)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Il barbiere di Siviglia by Gioacchino Rossini are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record p.142; CELLETTI p.697; Opera on CD (1) p.29 (2) p.33 (3) p.36; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.37 p.142, mise à jour Juin 2002 p.2; MET p.480; MET(VID) p.282; PENGUIN p.353; Opéra International novembre 1992 p.18; Gramophone July 1992 p.29; GIUDICI p.699 (2) p.1169; Répertoire No.92 juin 1996 p.17; Opera Now November/December 1996 p.69; l'opera (Milano) Anno XII - N.124 dicembre 1998 - Speciale Scala - Stagione 1998/99 p.105; Classic CD August 2000 p.48; American Record Guide September/October 2000 Vol.63 No.5 pp.73-83; BBC Music Magazine April 2002 p.57; Classic Record Collector Autumn 2007 p.46: Winter 2007 p.38
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Fanfare - Vol.22 No.3 January/February 1999 p.347 [JC]
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Opéra International - No.176 janvier 1994 p.62
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Diapason - No.11 décembre 1956 p.44 (mention); No.401 février 1994 p.132
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High Fidelity Magazine - March 1960 Vol.10 No.3 p.76 [CLO]
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.86 15 février 1957 p.165
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Comments:- The opera is performed as an «Opéra Comique» with dialogue instead of recitatives
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1960(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Chorus - Chorale Lyrique de l'O.R.T.F.
Phryné - Denise Duval
Lampito - Nadine Sautereau
Dicéphile - André Vessières
Nicias - Michel Hamel
Cynalopex - Jean Mollien
Agoragine - Georges Ales
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Black Disc - Bismark Beane MRF 194 (+La Princesse jaune) {2LPS}
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This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opera Quarterly - Vol.4 No.1 Spring 1986 pp.165-166 [CPGP]
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1957(SE)
Orchestra - Orchestre Symphonique
Chorus - Choeurs Raymond Saint-Paul
Johann Strauß II - Michel Dens
Rési - Mado Robin
La Comtesse - Vivette Barthelemy
Léopold - Michel Sénéchal
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Black Disc; - Pathé DTX 233 {1LP} (1957)ª; EMI Pathé 2C 051 10354 {1LP}
Compact Disc; - EMI «Belle Epoque» CZS 767 869-2 (+La Chauve-Souris +Le Baron; tzigane - extracts) {2CDS} (1994)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Diapason - No.24 février 1958 p.30 (mention) [JP]; No.401 février 1994 p.174 [MP]
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Disques (Nouvelle Série) - No.94 décembre 1957 p.1154 [GE]
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Comments:- A recording of excerpts from the French version (Valses de Vienne) of this pasticcio put together by Korngold. The cast also includes Huguette Boulangeot, Daniel Murty, Jacques Pruvost
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1947(RE)
Orchestra - Orchestre Lyrique de Radio France
Mignon - Solange Michel
Philine - Odette Turba-Rabier
Wilhelm Meister - Charles Richard
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Mignon by Ambroise Thomas are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 3 p.128; CELLETTI p.810; MET p.562;
Comments:- Recording of a broadcast on 30 April 1947. The following excerpts are performed:Connais-tu le pays?; Plus de soucis, Mignon; Adieu, Mignon, courage; Elle ne croyais pas; Je suis hereuse
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Yvonne Gouverné
Aida - Maria Vitale
Radamès - José Luccioni
Amneris - Georgette Frozier-Marot
Amonasro - Charles Cambon
Ramphis - André Philippe
Il Re di Egitto - Jean Claverie
Una Sacerdotessa - Yvette Marras
Un Messaggero - Louis Rialland
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera from Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª; Malibran MR 508 (highlights) {1CD} (2002)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Aida by Giuseppe Verdi are surveyed in the following publications:-
High Fidelity January 1960 Vol.10 No.1 p.98, October 1963 Vol.13 No.10 p.146; HARRIS p.17; Opera on Record p.304; CELLETTI p.815; MARINELLI p.190; Opera on CD(1) p.57 (2) p.64 (3) p.72; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.4 p.114; MET p.643; MET(VID) p.400; PENGUIN p.461; Opera Quarterly Vol.2 No.4 p.68; GIUDICI p.1012 (2) p.1636; Opéra International No.258 juin 2001 p.22
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - Heft 7+8 Juli+August 2003 S.78 (highlights) [SL]
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Opéra International - No.280 juin 2003 p.71 (highlights) [JC]
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The Record Collector - Vol.48 No.2 June 2003 pp.151-152 (highlights) [LL]
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Comments:- Recording of a performance broadcast on 13 August 1948. Maria Vitale sings in Italian and the rest of the cast sing in French except José Luccioni who sings in Italian when he is addressing Aida.
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Radio-Lyrique
Otello - José Luccioni
Desdemona - Maria Vitale
Iago - Charles Cambon
Cassio - René Hérent
Rodrigo - André Philippe
Montano - Lucien Lovano
Emilia - Suzanne Darbans
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª; Malibran Music MR 512 (highlights) {1CD} (2002)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of Otello by Giuseppe Verdi are surveyed in the following publications:-
High Fidelity January 1960 Vol.10 No.1 p.101: December 1963 Vol.13 No.12 p.90; HARRIS p.205; Opera on Record p.319; CELLETTI p.963; Opera on CD (1) p.59 (2) p.66 (3) p.73; L'Avant Scène Opéra No 3 p.117, No.218 p.92; The Opera Quarterly Vol.4 No.2 Summer 1986 p.49; MET p.654; MET(VID) p.406; PENGUIN p.493; BBC Music Magazine April 1994 p.56; Stereophile December 1994 p.206; Répertoire No.86 décembre 1995 p.9; GIUDICI p.1027 (2) p.1660; Opéra International No.263 décembre 2001 p.16; l'opera (Milano) Anno XV N.156 dicembre 2001 p.124
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
The Record Collector - Vol.48 No.2 June 2003 pp.151-152 (highlights) [LL]
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Comments:- Recording of an abridged version broadcast on 18 December 1948. Maria Vitale sings in Italian and the rest of the cast sing in French except José Luccioni who sings in Italian when he is addressing Desdemona. According to Malibran Music the role of Cassio is sung by René Deshayes.
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Conductor Jules Gressier - 1948(RA)
Orchestra - Orchestre Radio-Lyrique
Chorus - Choeurs Radio-Lyrique
Violetta de Saint Y - Odette Turba-Rabier
Clara - Yvette Darasse
Annette - Germaine Parat
Rodolphe d'Orbel - Charles Richard
Georges d'Orbel - Charles Cambon
Emile de Letorière - Marcel Génio
Marquis d'Obigny - André Vasquin
Docteur Germont - Gilbert Moryn
Le Baron Reynal - Julien Thirache
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Compact Disc; - *Audio Encyclopedia AE 202 - Opera in Paris (A Mike Richter CD-ROM) (1999)ª
ª(year of issue or re-issue)
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Recordings of La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi are surveyed in the following publications:-
The Gramophone April 1957 p.402; High Fidelity January 1960 Vol.10 No.1 p.95, October 1963 Vol.13 No.10 p.52; HARRIS p.278; Opera on Record p.240; CELLETTI p.1022; Opera on CD (1) p.51 (2) p.57 (3) p.64; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.51 p.136,mise à jour p.2 (mars 2000); MET p.606; MET(VID) p.376; PENGUIN p.503; The Absolute Sound Issue 96 p.168; Opera Now June 1995 p.40; GIUDICI p.935 (2) p.1511; «Musica 99» p.70; Répertoire No.96 novembre 1996 p.88; Classic CD June 1997 p.52; Gramophone August 1999 p.22, October 1999 p.6 (letter); Opéra International No.255 mars 2001 p.14; CD Compact No.163 marzo 2003 p.16
Comments:- Recording of an abridged version for radio originally broadcast on 25 October 1948
Abbreviations
(STU), "Studio" Recording
(SE), "Studio" Recording of Excerpts
(STC), Composite "Studio" Recording made up from more than one source
(SCE), Composite "Studio" Recording of Excerpts from more than one source
(LI), "Live" Recording
(LE), "Live" Recording of Excerpts
(LC), "Live" Composite Recording from more than one performance
(LCE), Excerpts from more than one "Live" Performance
(RA), A Radio Performance
(RE), Excerpts from a Radio Performance
(RC), Composite Radio Performance from more than one broadcast
(RCE), Excerpts from more than one broadcast performance
(FI), Film or/and sound track of a film
(FE), Excerpts of an opera from a film or/and the sound track of a film
CELLETTI, Il Teatro d'Opera in Disco by Rodolfo Celletti - Rizzoli - 1988
EJS Discography, EJS: Discography of the Edward J. Smith Recordings - The Golden Age of Opera, 1956-71 by William Shaman, William J. Collins, and Calvin M. Goodwin - GreenwoodPress - 1994
GIUDICI, L'Opera in CD e Video by Elvio Giudici - il Saggiatore Milano - 1995. Second Edition - 1999 - is indicated by (2)
HARRIS, Opera Recordings - A Critical Guide by Kenn Harris - David and Charles - 1973
MARINELLI, Opere in Disco by Carlo Marinelli - Discanto Edizione - 1982
MET, The Metropolitan Opera Guide to Recorded Opera - edited by Paul Gruber - Thames and Hudson - 1993
MET(VID), The Metropolitan Guide to Opera on Video - edited by Paul Gruber - W.W. Norton & Co. Ltd. - 1997
More EJS, More EJS: Discography of the Edward J. Smith Recordings by William Shaman - William J. Collins - Calvin M. Goodwin - Greenwood Press 1999
NEWTON (Verdi), Verdi - Tutti i libretti d'opera edited by Piero Mioli
PENGUIN, The Penguin Guide to Opera on Compact Discs by Edwin Greenfield - Robert Layton - Ivan March - Penguin Books 1993
Discos Gramófono (Barcelona), Compañía del Gramófono Sociedad Anónima Española
Gramófono (Barcelona), Compañía del Gramófono Sociedad Anónima Española