TRACKLISTING
CD 1
1-14 Lakmé - Prélude & Act 1
15-19 Act 2 (start)

CD 2
1-10 Act 2 (conclusion)
11-17 Act 3
18-19 Bellini La sonnambula - Come per me sereno ... Sovra il sen · Ah! non credea mirarti ... Ah! non giunge
20 Proch Theme & Variations

Although Mado Robin won the Paris Concours des soprani in 1937, the outbreak of World War 2 delayed the development of her career, and it was not until 1945 that she made her debut at the Opéra as Gilda (Rigoletto); a year later she made her debut as Lakmé. This, her most celebrated role, was first seen on the stage of the Opéra-Comique. Her popularity in France was huge and debuts in houses abroad soon followed. At San Francisco she appeared in 1954 and sang Lucia and Gilda. It was here as Gilda that she added her “own” high note — a B above top C!!

This legendary recording of the complete Lakmé appears complete on CD as an international release for the first time; as a bonus two arias from La sonnambula are included, as well as Proch’s Theme and variations — a favourite showpiece.

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