The Complete Félia Litvinne

Any serious record collector is aware of the name Felia Litvinne (1860–1936). Her recordings fall into a very small category of being both exceedingly rare and incredibly beautiful. Her dramatic soprano voice is remarkable. Litvinne studied with Mme. Barthe-Banderali, Victor Maurel, and Pauline Viardot-Garcia. She received the highest praise for her performances at La Scala, the Imperial Opera Houses in St. Petersburg, Covent Garden, and the Metropolitan Opera House. This two-CD set includes all of her known recordings. Five of the ten Pathé cylinders that are rumored to exist have never surfaced and consequently are not included in this set.