Michèle Losier, Daniel Blumenthal - Henri Duparc: Complete Melodies (2009)
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 227 MB | 01:01:36
Genre: Classical | Label: Fuga Libera
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 227 MB | 01:01:36
Genre: Classical | Label: Fuga Libera
The bulk of Henri Duparc's oeuvre consists of 17 songs, the 16 recorded here plus one duet for soprano and tenor. He was a master of the late Romantic mélodie, and many of these songs are masterpieces of the genre. The recital by Canadian mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier is to some degree a successful account of the songs, but her performance isn't entirely consistent. She sings with passion and nuanced intelligence and brings real understanding to her interpretations. Her voice is full and secure through her range, even down to the depths of La vague et la cloche.