Album insights
In July 1997, conductor Kurt Masur and actress Marthe Keller collaborated on a remarkable performance of César Franck's "Psyché", a truly unique event in the world of music. Masur's grand symphonic creation for choir and orchestra was enhanced by Keller's captivating storytelling, drawing from the ancient writer Apuleius' Metamorphoses. This engaging narrative delved into the intriguing tale of Psyche and Cupid, filled with elements of romance, alchemy, and scandal that inspired Franck's soaring composition.