V1745. JOSEPH SCHMIDT: The Complete EMI recordings, Vol. I. (E.U.) 2-EMI 64673, recorded 1929 -37, Berlin, Wien & London. Final copy! - 077776467320

CRITIC REVIEW:

“…[Schmidt’s] emission is so smooth and warm that it has been likened to brown velvet. Most important of all, the voice possessed a blessed individuality which made imitation virtually impossible; and as with all the best singers, the diction was superb….It is, however, in the upper extension that the voice takes on really extraordinary qualities….a sensitive, vital and lovable artist, one who will long be remembered by devotées of fine singing.”

- Alan Bilgora, Program Notes