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The gorgeous-voiced Ninon Vallin (1886-1961) had a repertoire that ranged from Carmen to Lohengrin and Madama Butterfly; her impeccable technique could carry her large lyric
This 68 minutes of highlights from Louise was recorded in 1935 by French Columbia under Gustave Charpentier’s supervision–or at least with him present and approving.
This first recording of Werther is still the best. There have been many others in up-to-date stereo sound with starry international casts, but none so
Werther seems to have edged out Manon in popularity among Massenet’s operas, judging from its numerous recordings. Their many excellences, however, yield pride of place
