Jan Kiepura- Ninon (Kaper) (in German)

Jan Kiepura (1902-1966) Written especially for Kiepura by composer Bronislau Kaper, "Ninon" became a song forever associated with the Polish tenor and matinee idol. He recorded it at least 3 times in the 1930's (in French, German, and Polish)- all very well done, but I maintain a slight preference for the earliest of these, the 1932 German version recorded by Odeon. While some contemporary listeners might consider a song like "Ninon" to be dated and treacly, I find it tender, charming, and quite touching. Accompanied by orchestra under Frieder Weissman, Kiepura sings sweetly, with great feeling and some very beguiling head tones.

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