This new mini-series (three in total) of uploads is dedicated to something of a most pleasant enigma of the musical world: two people, a married couple, who can be considered one of the truly best and complementary singing partnerships in the twentieth century. Both of French-Canadian heritage, both possessors of light, lyric voices of excellent technique; both most suited to classicist works of the 18th century; both extremely lovely people. I'm talking, of course, of Leopold Simoneau and Pierrette Alarie. The recordings, both presented and available in other sources, testify to a personal and artistic relationship that can only be properly described as "the perfect vocal marriage".
The second except is the first love duettino from Cimarosa's "Il matrimonio segreto", a most charming piece sung exquisitely by both. I find myself asking a most unusual question (while listening to this and two Mozart duets presented on this site): are these people actually unable of a vulgar gesture :)? Truly, a most endearing couple. Enjoy :)!
