Description:

Darius Milhaud’s score for La Mère coupable is a fascinating fusion of 12-tone expressionism and 20th-century French impressionism, blending harmonic complexity with atmospheric color. The result is a sound world that is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally nuanced.

Phyllis Curtin is sublime as Rosine, shaping even the most angular, atonal lines with remarkable grace and musicality. Her ability to sustain lyricism through Milhaud’s demanding writing is one of the highlights of the performance. Louis Quilico proves equally compelling, pairing the richness of his baritone with a refined sense of phrasing.

While the sound quality is fair, the performance offers valuable insight into Milhaud’s rarely heard operatic voice, brought vividly to life by a committed cast.

In Mono

OD 11494-2