This week's release is Bizet’s rarely-heard La Jolie Fille de Perth - which sparkles with melody and drama - brought vividly to life in Sir Thomas Beecham’s 1956 BBC broadcast. With his trademark elegance and flair, Beecham champions a score he long believed unjustly neglected.
The superb cast is led by Mattiwilda Dobbs, Alexander Young, David Ward and Owen Brannigan, all in their prime. This is a true rediscovery: Bizet’s lyrical invention, Beecham’s passion for French opera, and a performance of irresistible vitality.
We also celebrate Schoenberg's 151st birthday this week with a special automatic 10% discount on all his recordings here at Pristine.