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In an effort to meet the needs of the Marston customer, we have chosen our upcoming releases with you in mind. We press only 1000 copies of most releases and do not repress so “when they’re gone, they’re gone.” To date, more than a 1/3 of our catalogue is out of print! Don’t be left out in the cold! If you Pre-order any release, you will be guaranteed a copy. If there is a title that is of interest, please order your copy now. Your credit card will be charged shortly before your CDs are shipped. |
Early French Tenors: Émile Scaramberg, Pierre Cornubert, and Julien Leprestre 52059-2 This release is the first of three double CD sets highlighting early French Tenors. Some of the artists included in these compilations will be well-known names to collectors, and others more obscure. Yet, all deserve a place in history. Émile Scaramberg, Pierre Cornubert, and Julien Leprestre will be featured in this first volume. Émile Scaramberg (1863–1938) an important singer, first at the Opéra-Comique and later at the Opéra, sang the French repertoire and Wagnerian roles with equal expertise and elegance. His complete recordings, made for Fonotipia between 1905–1906, are presented in this volume. Pierre Cornubert (1863–1922) and Julien Leprestre (1864–1909) are both less-well known today than Scaramberg, perhaps because of the scarcity of their records. Cornubert debuted at the Opéra-Comique in 1887 but sang primarily in houses such as Rouen, Marseilles, and Montpellier. He recorded eight sides for Fonotipia, five sides for Disque Ultima, and two Edison cylinders, all of which will be included here. Juliene Leprestre made his debut at Rouen in 1890 and subsequently appeared at La Monnaie. At the Opéra-Comique, he participated in several premiers and created the role of Jean Gaussin in Massenet’s Sapho. He recorded a few extremely rare discs for French Odeon in 1905–1907, a selection of which will be included in this volume. |
The Complete Conchita Supervia: vol. 3 52060-2 Conchita Supervia is one of the most sought-after singers among the serious record collectors. In fact, she is as close to a ult-figure as it gets with the shellac-set. Supervia recorded over 200 sides for Odeon and later, several sides for Ultraphone. Although many of these records are common, many were only issued in Spain and are extremely scarce. What makes Supervia so well liked is the unique timbre of her voice that is immediately recognizable. Whether singing La cenerentola, Carmen, or the vast number of unusual Spanish songs, Conchita Supervia is amazing. This volume, the third of four, two-CD sets will span from 1930–1932 and will include her French language recordings from Carmen, an unpublised recording of “Air des larmes” from Werther, as well as her six Parlophone recordings of English songs. |
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September 2008 Mystery Release 53011-2 This release may arguably be the most important “find” in the history of recording. It includes some of the earliest known recordings of music; it includes the recordings of artists who have previously remained “silent”; and as with Hofmann, will change the conception of many artists’ discographies whose output was previously thought to be complete. The sound varies from primitive to clear; the content includes voice, violin, piano, and chamber music; and will contain the first known recordings of many artists and art forms. The TBA title is necessary because this compilation deserves a coordinated publicity campaign and “leaks” may hurt our efforts. This release, as with all of Marston’s issues, will be a limited run. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the compilation, only our All Preferred Customers are scheduled to receive this issue automatically so PLEASE sign up to receive your copy including our Vocal and Piano Preferred Customers. We expect this set to be sold out quickly and we want our customers to have the first opportunity to receive this important set. |
Meyerbeer in Paris 53009-2 Giacomo Meyerbeer was one of the most important composers in Paris during the mid-1800s. He is considered the founder of the French Grand Opera and his works dominated the French stage. Meyerbeer changed the face of opera in Paris, and yet, much criticism is directed toward him and much of his music is seldom heard today. In honor of Meyerbeer, and to reacquaint the listener to his marvelous music and some very interesting singing, this 3-CD set the first of two volumes, which together will contain at least one version of every recorded Meyerbeer excerpt that was written for Paris and is sung by French singers. It includes cylinders and discs from the earliest days of recorded sound and continues through the 1930s. This compilation is not only an interesting way of organizing important and lovely French singing but gives a rare and extensive look into this style of singing. |
The Complete Josef Hofmann: vol. 9 52058-2 The culmination of over a decade of releases, Marston is issuing the final volume of the complete Josef Hofmann recordings. Hofmann combined unparalleled virtuosity with emotion, understanding, and spontaneity to create some of the finest piano playing ever recorded. This two-CD set contains the earliest extant Hofmann recordings (three wax cylinders from 1896), alternative takes of his Columbia and Brunswick sessions, and a soundtrack from a short Bell Telephone Hour promotional film. Since this is the last volume, we are making ever effort to leave no stone unturned. We are previewing all known sources of Hofmann’s Bell Telephone Hour broadcasts since the Telephone Hour programs were performed twice, once for an east coast audience, the second time for the west. Previously issued Bell Telephone Hour broadcasts were not identified as “east” or “west”, so comparing all available sources is necessary. |
Pathé Opera Series Vol. 7: Galathée and Les Noces de Jeannette 53010-2 Marston continues its Pathé opera series with the release of Victor Massé’s Galathée and Les noces de Jeannette. These recordings transport us back to an era when the true French style of singing still flourished in Paris. Galathée was recorded in 1912 and featured André Gresse, Alex Jouvin, Albert Vaguet, and Jane Morlet, also heard in Pathé’s complete Traviata and Le trouvère. Émile Archainbaud conducts. Les noces de Jeannette was recorded in 1922. This recording, conducted by Laurent Halet, features the incomparable Ninon Vallin, as Jeannette, and the great comic baritone Léon Ponzio as Jean. Rounding off this set are incomparable French artists singing arias from each opera. |
