Leopold Simoneau -tenor, Pierrette Alaire - Soprano, Vienna Symphony, Bernhard Paumgartner - conductor
Arias and Duets by Verdi, Mozart, Gounod, Thomas, Bizet, offenbach, and Delibes.
A rare set that features two of Canada's first opera stars!
This 2-CD set give a wonderful overview of the artistry of Simoneau and Alaire. This husband and wife duo took the opera world by storm, becoming Canada's first opera stars. Both had solid careers on the international stages, with Simoneau being lauded for his sweet tenor voice. He was regarded as one of the leading interpreters of Mozart roles, and both were regarded for their performances of French opera. This set is the last of its kind and a rare piece of opera history and canadian history!
