Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ (1995)

If there were not already so many other superb recorded performances of Berlioz's L'Enfance du Christ, this 1994 Hyperion set with Matthew Best leading the Corydon Singers and Orchestra would be perfectly acceptable. It features strong solo singing by an array of better than average English soloists with mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby as warm-toned Marie, baritone Gerald Finley as a big-hearted Joseph, and Alastair Miles as a dark-souled Hérode. Though better known as a choral director in superb recordings of motets by Bach, ... Read More

If there were not already so many other superb recorded performances of Berlioz's L'Enfance du Christ, this 1994 Hyperion set with Matthew Best leading the Corydon Singers and Orchestra would be perfectly acceptable. It features strong solo singing by an array of better than average English soloists with mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby as warm-toned Marie, baritone Gerald Finley as a big-hearted Joseph, and Alastair Miles as a dark-souled Hérode. Though better known as a choral director in superb recordings of motets by Bach, Brahms, and Bruckner, Best turns in capable and energetic leadership, and he clearly enjoys leading the music. The Corydon chorus is impeccable; the Corydon orchestra is professional with lovely solos by harpist Skaila Kanga; and Hyperion's digital sound is clear, cool, and detailed. If this were the only recording of the work available, L'Enfance du Christ would be well represented. But with earlier performances of the work by Münch and Cluytens, plus Colin Davis twice in the studio and... Read Less

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  	Edition: 1995, Hyperion CD, Good	Details: Publisher: Hyperion Published: 09/01/1995 Alibris ID: 17958266212	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
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