I bought this set because I had never heard a baritone in the role of Orpheus before - a mezzo, a countertenor, and a tenor, yes, but not a baritone (I missed the studio recording with Fischer-Dieskau). This is very different repertoire for Bacquier. His voice may not be the most mellifluous; certainly other baritones make a more caressing sound (Souzay and Singher come to mind), but Bacquier makes the role his own. His "Je perdu mon Euridice" in the last act is not just an outpouring of grief, but also of fury and despair. Not everyone will like it, it's a different take on a familiar aria, but it is most effective. His colleagues are equally good. Guiot is a lovely Euridice. I wish Gluck had given her more to do. Similarly, Baleani is a lovable L'Amour who is very attractive without sounding cute. The chorus and orchestra are both first-rate. Fournet makes only a few small cuts or maybe it's the edition of the score he's using. There is no bravura aria for Orphee at the end of Act One and a brief trio just before the end is also excised.The sound is excellent, a few fleeting tape burbles aside. If you've only heard this opera with a mezzo or a tenor, check this performance out. This recording makes it worth your time.

Very happy to hear this opera’s version. Thanks.

I buy several downloads on operadepot. Thank you. I am satisfied but I do not often feel the courage to put words on my impressions. Sorry but thank you again !