Benjamin Bernheim notes that in works by Berlioz, Chausson, and Duparc, a singer must balance operatic effects with detailed word expression, without revealing the technical difficulty to the audience.
Recording & Production
The decision to record this album with Carrie-Ann Matheson was made by Deutsche Grammophon after hearing her and Benjamin Bernheim perform together in Verbier.
Interpretation
Benjamin Bernheim, a French-Swiss tenor, includes popular songs by Joseph Kosma, Charles Trenet, and Jacques Brel as a tribute to the diversity of the French-speaking world.
Interpretation
The Berlioz and Chausson cycles on this album were originally conceived for a tenor voice and piano, before being orchestrated and associated with a woman's voice.
Performer Biography
Carrie-Ann Matheson, the pianist on this album, is described by Benjamin Bernheim as one of the greatest vocal coaches and accompanists of her generation.
Interpretation
Tenor Benjamin Bernheim aims to rediscover the intimate atmosphere of keyboard accompaniment for these works, which he feels is often lost in orchestral versions.
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