At that time, the Choir was associated with the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, and through that link made a number of notable recordings that are still in print today.
The orchestra disbanded in 1967 and Brasseur died in 1972, but the choir is still in existence today.
These recordings did not sound all that well - they were heavy on the mid range - but after some adjustments the mono sound provides a pleasing sense of "being there" with the choir, an effect I enjoy. The transfer is from an unusual double 10-inch LP from a French Christian music label.
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mp3 -
http://www.mediafire.com/?i4si780nm1zww61
FLAC -
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Sweet! Thank you very much!
I can think of only one double 10" in my humble collection. It's a promo put out by Capitol to commemorate the groudbreaking of their tower at Hollywood & Vine. It's named for somebody, but I can't think of the guys name...
Ernie - I only have one other myself - also choral music. Would love to have that Capitol in my collection!
Thanks for sharing this one -- I love all the music but especially like to get some of the less familiar and in foreign languages!
Thanks for this and for everything, B! I have a lovely de luxe 10-inch 2-LP set on Chant du Monde of Christmas songs from around the world, with Irma Kolassi et al, but have been too lazy to transfer it... The BNF says your album was deposited in 1958. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year, Grumpy
Thanks, all, for the comments and happy holidays!
Nick - thanks so much for the date!
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