RUBINI GV52 - MAURICE RENAUD / LP Vinyl

Product Features:

• Artist: Maurice Renaud (1862-1933), baritone
• Release Year: 1901-1908 (multiple sessions)
• Label: Rubini GV52
• Recording Locations: Paris, London
• Key Works: Selections from Wagner, Donizetti, Massenet, Bizet, Gounod, and more
• Sound Format: Mono, 78 RPM, original analog recordings

Overview

Maurice Renaud, one of the most highly respected baritones of his generation, made significant contributions to opera and recital performances across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. This collection of Renaud's recordings—spanning over a decade of his career—captures the stunning artistry and unparalleled vocal technique that made him a favorite among audiences and critics alike. Known for his superb legato, elegant phrasing, and dramatic intensity, Renaud was a master at blending musicality with deep character portrayal. This album showcases some of his finest interpretations, including French, Italian, and Wagnerian arias.

Recorded between 1901 and 1908, these rare and precious discs provide a glimpse into the vocal artistry of a master whose recorded output, though limited, remains a treasure for classical music lovers. Renaud’s work with the Gramophone & Typewriter Company and Pathé Frères resulted in a series of performances that, while not commercially prolific, demonstrate the subtle beauty of his voice and the extraordinary technical control he wielded.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Vaisseau Fantome - Wagner - Du temps passé (1906)
2. Plaisir d'amour - Martini (1906)
3. La Favorita - Donizetti - Viens Leonore (1908)
4. La Favorita - Donizetti - Pour tant d'amour (1908)
5. Le Roi de Lahore - Donizetti - Promesse de mon avenir (1901)
6. Noël Paien - Massenet (1902)
7. Damnation de Faust - Berlioz - Sérénade (1902)
8. Damnation de Faust - Berlioz - Voici des roses (1908)

Side Two

1. Don Giovanni - Mozart - Sérénade (1908)
2. Hérodiade - Massenet - Vision fugitive (1908)
3. Carmen - Bizet - Toreador's Song (1902)
4. Tannhäuser - Wagner - Jadis quand tu luttas (1901)
5. Tannhäuser - Wagner - Ô douce étoile (1902)
6. Rondel de l'adieu - De Lara (1906)
7. Le Soir - Gounod (1901)
8. Hamlet - Thomas - Come un pale fleur (1908)

Key Credits

• Artist: Maurice Renaud, Baritone
• Conductor/Orchestra: Various (Sessions recorded in Paris and London)
• Producer: Rubini GV52
• Recorded By: Various sound engineers across multiple sessions
• Cover Art: Archive materials from the early 20th century
• Notes: Texts and detailed artist history enclosed