Netania Davrath, Pierre De La Roche - Songs Of The Auvergne (1961) [2000 SACD]

Joseph Canteloube's compositions gained him eminence in French musical life, and his folk music research and arrangements added treasure to the heritage of song. His settings of Songs of the Auvergne are classics of their kind, and this rendition by the brilliant Netania Davrath is a jewel in the Vanguard crown. Remixed and remastered from the original session master tapes, Davraths soprano is perfectly adapted here to the Auvergne dialect and lends richness, beauty, and charm to this extraordinary musical compilation.

Tracks:

1 Malourous Qu'o Uno Fenno (Unfortunate Is He Who Has A Wife)
2 Lo Fiolaire (The Spinner)
3 Bailero (Shepherd's Song Of The Auvergne Hills)
4 Chut, Chut
5 La Delaissado (The Abandoned)
6 Deux Bourees
7 Trois Bourees (Three Bourees)
8 Lou Boussu (The Hunchback)
9 Oi Ayai (Oh! Ah!)
10 Passo Pel Prat (Go Through The Meadow)
11 Lou Coucut (The Cuckoo)
12 Brezairola (Lullaby)

Personnel:

Netania Davrath – soprano
Pierre de la Roche – conductor
Joseph Canteloube – Arranger