Régine Crespin's artistry defies easy classification. Her luminous soprano—silvery, expressive, and utterly individual—has few equals in the history of recorded sound. Whether in French, German, or Italian repertoire, Crespin brought a distinctive vocal color and interpretive intelligence that marked every role she sang.

This compilation highlights her extraordinary range, with arias and excerpts from Iphigénie en Tauride, Die Walküre, Parsifal, Fedra, and Werther, capped by a stirring performance of “La Marseillaise.” She is joined by Astrid Varnay and Jon Vickers.