. . . a lively performance of "Les gars qui vont à la fête" and "Fêtes galantes" . . . many examples of delicate singing are here, as in the controlled line of "Anakreon's Grab", in which, as elsewhere, her quiet tones are gorgeous . . . the voice expands and soars.

Arguably the sexiest of female classical sopranos, Crespin creamily performs German and French songs . . . This would seduce anyone.