A special request from my wife:
Jean Cocteau, text
François Poulenc - La Voix Humaine
Orchestre du Théâtre National de L'Opéra-Comique, Georges Prêtre
Denise Duval, soprano
via Qobuz
 
Fascinating work, composed in '58, and recorded in '59.
When I read Fanfare Magazine, this still seems to be the reference performance.
Dynamics are very good, Duvall's voice wonderfully taped.
Interesting historical bonus: the '53 recording of 'Le Bel Indifférent' with Edith Piaf.
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