The Couvent des Dominicains, where the album was recorded, features a 500-seat auditorium with exceptional acoustics.
Performer Biography
Natalie Dessay, the soprano on this album, initially refused to sing mélodies, stating she preferred opera and acting.
Performer Biography
Natalie Dessay, the soprano, is a fan of American music, jazz, and musicals, including the works of Stephen Sondheim.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at the Couvent des Dominicains in Guebwiller, France, a 14th-century Gothic building now a cultural center.
Performer Biography
Philippe Cassard, the pianist, persisted for ten years to convince Natalie Dessay to perform Debussy's unpublished mélodies, leading to her eventual agreement.
Album & Artwork
The album's program includes a group of mélodies by Chausson, Hahn, Beydts, Ravel, and Poulenc specifically devoted to birds.
