Melba Recordings

"... a label of fragrant distinction"

Steve Davislim (1967-2024)

We were greatly saddened by the news of Steve Davislim's death  at the age of 57.

Steve built a stellar international career performing with a roster of the world’s greatest conductors, opera houses and orchestras. In the music profession he was a highly valued colleague, an exemplary musician and always a charming and generous friend. His voice was of intoxicating beauty, warm and golden hued – always employed with great sensitivity and impeccable taste.

Steve featured in six Melba recordings of music ranging from beloved favourites to repertoire seldom if ever heard in generations. He imbued each with his characteristic elegance.

Davislim demonstrates singing that is radiant, masterly, lyrical and dramatic, underpinned by impeccable French diction."  Turbulent Heart, Music of Vierne and Chausson.  Revue Des Deux mondes (France)

Opéra (France) (February 2010)**LE DIAMANT D’OPÉRA**(Special Commendation)An Australian tenor and a French conductor transform Chausson’s celebrated Poème de l’amour de la mer partnered with some...
Unusual choices have breathed life into the forgotten music of two French composers, Catherine Lambert writes. A Melbourne record label has brought previously buried music into the light. Melba...
Steve Davislim is worth being spoken of in the same breath as his notable predecessors of similar voice – Peter Anders and Fritz Wunderlich – and praise can hardly be higher than that. Gramophone...

Steve Davislim

Discography

Arcadia Lost is a banquet for lovers of British music featuring: Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending (soloist Michael Dauth) and...
A sumptuous recording featuring musical pinnacles of the French romantic.
A selection of folksongs performed by two of Australia's most acclaimed international artists, presented in Super Audio Hybrid...
2 SACDs "The Trojan tragedy with great tunes". World premiere recording. CD1: Hélène     CD2: Nuit persane
Golden voiced tenor, Steve Davislim, appears with Orchestra Victoria and Simone Young in a recital of Strauss’ orchestral songs....
The poignant and powerful Winterreise, a haunting depiction of unrequited love, is arguably the greatest of all song-cycles...