For our second Christmas post, we move from Flanders to France for this fine 10-inch LP dating from 1955.
Nöel-France presents a selection of fare that is mainly unfamiliar to this middle American, in enchanting performances by the Janequin Chorale, led by Jean Périsson.
The liner notes tell us that the Chorale is an outgrowth of an ensemble led by Marcel Couraud, a relatively well known conductor. His younger colleague Périsson had won the Besançon conducing competition a few years before, and was embarking on a long career (he is apparently still with us). This is one of Périsson's few recordings.
Périsson provided the arrangements for the first six carols on the LP. The intimate sound is very pleasing - an enjoyable disc!
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Jean Périsson |
The liner notes tell us that the Chorale is an outgrowth of an ensemble led by Marcel Couraud, a relatively well known conductor. His younger colleague Périsson had won the Besançon conducing competition a few years before, and was embarking on a long career (he is apparently still with us). This is one of Périsson's few recordings.
Périsson provided the arrangements for the first six carols on the LP. The intimate sound is very pleasing - an enjoyable disc!