The Vocal Masterworks series: Solo recital albums from the rich Sony Classical past

60577 - Available on CD

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Sony Classical is proud to present the first four titles in the new Vocal Masterworks series. This mid-price line features critically acclaimed recordings from vocal powerhouses and opera stars from the rich Sony Classical past. Remastered from original sources for optimal sound quality, the series includes contemporary stylish cover design featuring photos of the artist at the time the recording was made, and song and aria texts in the original language with English translations.

In the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, CBS Masterworks recorded solo recital albums with a number of opera stars, many at the height of their careers, that are both important recorded documents and regularly requested for reissue. Regine Crespin fans will enjoy this recording of favorite opera songs by Maurice Ravel and Erik Satie from the wonderful soprano. Many selections are making their first compact disc release!

"It happens that I have sung these songs often, and the audiences have liked them, even if the songs weren't always very familiar to them. In both of these composers, one finds the most wonderful effects! A singer discovers vowel colors to make them shine. We recorded the Ravel and Satie in the winter of 1979, and, since I rarely listen to my recordings, I believe I may never have heard this one. People have often told me that they are successful performances, so perhaps I will think so too when I hear the new CD!"

--Regine Crespin (from the CD booklet notes)