Should be called "André Pernet in Les Contes D'Hoffman"
L. Roncayolo | Bloomington, IN USA | 02/10/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"André Pernet is the headliner on the cover of this "Les Contes D'Hoffman" CD and it also includes a "recital" by André Pernet--more like assorted arias from different recording sessions used to fill up the CD--but it is the best part of this CD. This is my first introduction to this outstanding French bass. It is really wonderful to hear the old-school technique and crisp French diction. You'll never miss that it not in stereo... The opera is well-done but the real treat is Pernet. If you like him, you may also want to check out his Boris Godounov with Ansermet."