Thread: Songs of the Auvergne

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Post by armenian July 12, 2015 (1 of 11)
One of my all time favorites

Victoria de los Angeles, Songs of the Auvergne
http://wmg.jp/artist/victoriadelosangeles/WPCS000013219.html

Are there any other SACD’s of this work out there? Opinions, comments, recommendations are welcome.

Vahe

Post by JohnProffitt July 12, 2015 (2 of 11)
armenian said:

One of my all time favorites

Victoria de los Angeles, Songs of the Auvergne
http://wmg.jp/artist/victoriadelosangeles/WPCS000013219.html

Are there any other SACD’s of this work out there? Opinions, comments, recommendations are welcome.

Vahe

The "classic" recording is Natalia Davrath on an OOP Vanguard/Omega Classics 2-channel release, which I believe has appeared at various times as a DualDisc and an SACD -- as best I recall. A truly stunning recording in any case.

Multichannel SACD is a likewise OOP from Naxos, with Veronica Gens as soloist. Very nice also!

Post by Ubertrout July 12, 2015 (3 of 11)
JohnProffitt said:

The "classic" recording is Natalia Davrath on an OOP Vanguard/Omega Classics 2-channel release, which I believe has appeared at various times as a DualDisc and an SACD -- as best I recall. A truly stunning recording in any case.

There's the Vanguard SACD - Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne - Davrath, and the Silverline Dualdisc, the latter with questionable surround sound (likely an upmix).

Both of these are only volume 1, though. The disc to get is the Classic Records HDAD DVD-Audio, which has both volumes in excellent sound. The best way to get it by far is at Acoustic Sounds, which is selling a 13-disc "CDAD CHDD SET" including these discs for $29.99.

Post by sambaserge July 13, 2015 (4 of 11)
I like the 2 Naxos cd's best.
Veronique Gens French singing is spot on for these gems.
The sound is also excellent.
Being French I can understand what she is singing about perfectly which is not the case for the other versions mentioned.

Post by Claude July 13, 2015 (5 of 11)
Seeing that the Naxos SACD is now worth 500€, I'm not sure I can still take the risk of taking my copy out of the shelf and playing it.

Post by armenian July 13, 2015 (6 of 11)
Multichannel SACD is a likewise OOP from Naxos, with Veronica Gens as soloist. Very nice also!
I feel stupid for having to ask, English is not my first language, so let me ask what is OOP?

Vahe

Post by Arell July 13, 2015 (7 of 11)
armenian said:

I feel stupid for having to ask, English is not my first language, so let me ask what is OOP?

Vahe

Out of print. Took me some time as well to work out.
Sometimes written as NLA, no longer available.

Post by Ubertrout July 13, 2015 (8 of 11)
Claude said:

Seeing that the Naxos SACD is now worth 500€, I'm not sure I can still take the risk of taking my copy out of the shelf and playing it.

So strange that the DVD-A sells for $11 new.

Post by hiredfox July 17, 2015 (9 of 11)
Ubertrout said:

There's the Vanguard SACD - Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne - Davrath, and the Silverline Dualdisc, the latter with questionable surround sound (likely an upmix).

Both of these are only volume 1, though. The disc to get is the Classic Records HDAD DVD-Audio, which has both volumes in excellent sound. The best way to get it by far is at Acoustic Sounds, which is selling a 13-disc "CDAD CHDD SET" including these discs for $29.99.

That's true but like many lengthy compilations of songs - even these - they can out-stay their welcome.

Both the Naxox & Vanguard discs are excellent and beautifully recorded. As a Francophile and frequent visitor the songs have a particular nostalgic appeal for me.

OOP discs such as these are often quoted at high prices but it is doubtful anybody actually buys at those prices. As they say, why worry if you miss a bus another will come along soon enough!

Post by Adrian Cue July 18, 2015 (10 of 11)
Claude said:

Seeing that the Naxos SACD is now worth 500€, I'm not sure I can still take the risk of taking my copy out of the shelf and playing it.

Look again through the proper channels on this site. Amazon.com sells it for one zero less (50, not 500, used) and Amazon.fr for less than 10 euros (occasion). Catch the bus while you can!

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