Saint-Saëns - Samson et Dalila - Vickers, Gorr, Blanc - Prêtre 1962Performer: Jon Vickers, Jean-Pierre Hurteau, Jacques Potier, Rita Gorr, Anton Diakov, Rémy Corazza, Ernst Blanc
Conductor: Georges Prêtre
Orchestra/Ensemble: René Duclos Chorus, Paris National Opera Orchestra
...Vicker's incomparable Samson, a role he sang from the beginning of his career till his retirement in the late 1980s, and Gorr's sensuous Delila. Vicker's singing is rich, full, beautiful and he is totally in his character. Gorr's tone is voluptuous and beautiful. To quote the Gramophone magazine "Pretre ... is lively and histrionic ... and secures good performances from his choir and orchestra." Yes, the sound is full and sumptuous and the performance is great. Is it worthy of the tag "Great Recording of the Century"? YES!! Especially with Vickers and Gorr around, this is a great performance to be cherished. Don't miss the incandescent performance from Jon Vickers and Rita Gorr. --Amazon customer
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