Gluck: Armide - Moizan, Lewis, Cuénod, Howitt, Combon; Appia. London, 1952

Armide Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714 - 1787) DESCRIPTION Gluck’s sorely underappreciated Armide receives star treatment in a performance that, despite predating the period-performance revolution by several decades, captures much of the late-Classical, proto-Romantic character so distinctive to Gluck’s writing. Geneviève Moizan sings the title role with considerable dramatic authority, creating a monumental figure without sacrificing Classical restraint. Richard Lewis brings sweetness of tone to Renaud, while Hugues Cuénod contributes characteristic style and élan in his roles as the Danish Knight and Artimideer. CAST Armide – Geneviève Moizan Renaud – Richard Lewis La Haine – Barbara Howitt Hidraot – Charles Combon Aubade – Dennis Noble Chevalier danois – Hugues Cuénod Artémidore – Hugues Cuénod Ubalde – Ian Wallace Sidonie – Margaret Field-Hyde Bergère – Margaret Field-Hyde Premier Écho – Margaret Field-Hyde Phénice – Beryl Hatt Le Plaisir – Beryl Hatt Deuxième Écho – Beryl Hatt Lucinde – Marion Studholme Naïade – Marion Studholme Amant fortuné – Marion Studholme DETAILS Location: London Date: 1952 Conductor: Edmond Appia Catalogue Number: OD 12406-2 Label: Opera Depot Number of Discs: 2 In Mono NOTE There are some digital artifacts during the final four minutes of the opera.