In this comprehensive 3-CD set, the artistry of the composer and singer Reynaldo Hahn (1874–1947) is vividly brought to life. A student of Jules Massenet, classmate of Maurice Ravel, friend of Marcel Proust, Sarah Bernhardt and Gabriel Fauré, Hahn was a major figure in the Parisian artistic salons at the turn of the century. Renowned for the incomparable charm of his performances at musical evenings, Hahn possessed one of the greatest vocal techniques of his time; his ability to sustain his breath over long phrases has perhaps only been equalled on record by John McCormack, Vladimir Rosing and Hermann Jadlowker. As well as Hahn’s own singing, this 3-CD set includes performances of Hahn’s songs by Arthur Endrèze, Ninon Vallin and Guy Ferant, all with the composer accompanying at the piano.