This is of historical interest for any lover of "Jeanne d'Arc". The original recording was in 1943 -- during the War in Belgium! -- soon after Honegger composed the music. And it is in the original French. The remastering is technically good. The wonderful Prologue is missing from this CD. The performance lacks the emotion and drama that can be so compelling to listeners. I prefer the English translation, to hear the beautiful words. I recommend the Vera Zorina - Seiji Osawa edition, recorded in 1966 (5 stars). It is exciting and haunting and unforgettable; exceptionally good..
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