Hersh Dagmarr: Indefinite Leave to Remain: The Songs of the Pet Shop Boys
Dagmarr’s beguiling stage persona struck an ironic tone that balanced melodrama and whimsy to surprisingly satisfying effect.
Christine Andreas: Piaf—No Regrets
Andreas has an electrifying voice, with an infectious metallic tremolo.
Lane Bradbury: Mon Histoire en Chansons Françaises (My Story in French Songs)
Bradbury worked hard to convey the songs’ differing emotions and succeeded in turning her slightly frayed voice into an affecting, honest instrument.
Nicci Nicholas: Nothin’ Can Be Done
Nicci Nicholas appears to operate in a special sphere, so flawless was her performance
Jean Brassard: I Have Lived: Jean Brassard Salutes Aznavour
The artist is an actor. He invests in the material, gesturing to illustrate.
Christine Andreas
When Andreas sings, she releases a thrilling charge, an irresistible vibrato with a silvery edge.