Ansermet & L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande – Falla: The Three Cornered Hat (Multichannel Hybrid SACD, Analogue Productions)

This recording is a timeless masterpiece. Recorded by L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande under the baton of Ernest Ansermet, this DECCA title became a classic. Ansermet was the first to perform Manuel de Falla’s ballet, bringing to life its lively rhythms, subtle narratives, dynamic development, and vivid contrasts and timbres. A masterful performance that seems unsurpassed so far. The singing of the still young Teresa Berganza is also worth hearing.