Thomas Allen - "Don Quichotte à Dulcinée" (Maurice Ravel) 

Have always loved Allen's work. A warm, rich and technically accomplished lyric baritone at the service of a sensitive artist.

This is a very beautiful performance; a pleasure to listen to.

thank you...fabulous, as always, Sir Thomas...

I love both interpretations. This one is luscious and solidly so, The Souzay interpretation (that I am so grateful is posted here on youtube) offers the additional factor of visuals... which makes a difference to my ear. One can see phrases that aren't necessarily audible. Songs are theater after all. Wish we could see the performance of this Thomas Allen interp. Thanks for posting the audio!

vriment très bien, belle diction, émotion contenue, complainte aux saints. Je recommnde. Une grnde voix dn l mélodie françaie si ure à maîtrier

Wow, near perfect french diction! Impressive

Beautiful!

Bravissimo

pour les lyrics (paroles) voir version FISHER DIESKAU Très belle interpréttion églement

That was my introduction to these songs (not a bad introduction, eh?). I'll post something else from that recital, because it was indeed fabulous.

To each his/her own, I guess :-). I happen to like this rendition a lot, but I accept that people hear differently and may dislike what I like (and vice versa!)

@Argyrakis Well, I wouldn't be able to pick one favourite moment, but I have to say your choice is very good indeed:)

Does anybody have the score of this piece ?

Agreed, in all of his glory, Sir Thomas Allen sings a wrong note 2:37-2:39

@Argyrakis What about 3:26?

Gee, relax, who's said anything about death threats? And no need to stress you're not alone in your opinion - it would be rather boring if everybody had the same opinion about everything. Anyway, I quite like your comment about this interpretation being too French :-)