Beauty of Silence

Product Description
The Long Awaited Debut Album from the Heroes of Dutch Trance.

Beauty of Silence,Svenson & Gielen,Id&T,Dance

Average customer rating: A lovely compilation of songs from wonderful composers Masterful Night Songs, Day Songs, whatever...this album is a must have!! Musical Collaboration: Night Songs/Fleming/Thibaudet What in the world...????

Reneé Fleming & Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Night Songs (Fauré, Debussy, Marx, Strauss, Rachmaninov) Gabriel Fauré , and Claude Debussy Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Renée Fleming - The Schubert Album Renée Fleming - I Want Magic! ~ American Opera Arias Renee Fleming - The Beautiful Voice ~ Gounod, Lehaair, Orff, Puccini, Rachmaninov, Strauss Renée Fleming - Visions of Love ~ Mozart Arias / Mackerras Renée Fleming: Bel Canto ASIN: B00005AWIA Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

1. Clair De Lune, Op. 42 No. 2
2. Mandoline, Op. 46 No. 2
3. Apres Un Reve , Op.58 No.1
4. Soir, Op. 83 No. 2
5. Nell, Op. 18 No. 1
6. Beau Soir
7. Mandoline
8. Apparition
9. Chansons De Bilitis: I - La Flute De Pan
10. Chansons De Bilitis: II - La Chevelure
11. Chansons De Bilitis: III - Le Tombeau Des Naiades
12. Nocturne
13. Nachtgebet
14. Selige Nacht
15. Pierrot Dandy
16. Ruhe, Meine Seele!, Op. 27 No. 1
17. Schlechtes Wetter, Op. 69 No. 5
18. Leises Lied, Op. 39 No. 1
19. Leise Lieder, Op. 41a No. 5
20. Cacilie, Op. 27 No. 2
21. Zdes Khorosho, Op. 21 No. 7
22. V Molchani Nochi Taynoy, Op. 4 No. 3
23. Rechnaya Liliya, Op. 8 No. 1
24. Son, Op. 38 No. 5
25. Eti Letniye Nochi, Op. 14 No. 5
26. Ne Poy, Krasavitsa, Op. 4 No. 4

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Soprano Renée Fleming's mastery of a wide repertory extends to the more rarefied world of song on this disc. A French group opens the disc--11 songs by Fauré and Debussy that are often elusive, wedded to a style of intimacy not always comfortable for non-French opera singers. Fleming's not completely at home in them, often overinterpreting songs whose style is too fragile and understated for such an approach. Still, she offers many moments of rapturous singing, such as the way she floats the last word, "mystérieuse," of Fauré's "Après un rëve," tingeing it with eroticism.

"Mandolin" appears in two versions, Fauré's gently swinging one balanced by Debussy's bouncier take. The Rachmaninoff set also fascinates, her sensuous voice bringing its own rewards. Best of all are the German lieder by Joseph Marx and Richard Strauss. This is closer to home for Fleming, and one senses an ease in her singing that digs behind the words to the meaning of the poems. The Marx set is the highlight, perhaps because his songs are the least familiar here. They're also things of great beauty, and Fleming makes the most of the dreamily sensuous "Selige Nacht" and the twisted, nightmarish waltz of "Pierrot Dandy." The Strauss songs are as good: to cite one highlight, Fleming's rapt inwardness makes "Ruhe meine Seele" compelling. Her voice is never less than drop-dead gorgeous, and she's neatly accompanied by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. A feast for Fleming fans. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

A lovely compilation of songs from wonderful composers.......2007-06-08

It was thrilling to hear songs from Rachmaninov on this album. And the Strauss and Marx pieces give almost a contemporary feel (considering they ARE almost contemporary composers).

Thibaudet plays with a sensitive, emotional touch and was a wonderful choice as a pianist on this album.

My reason for a less than perfect scoring was due to the almost harsh edges of Renee Fleming's singing due to her unyielding control. For a voice so full of warmth and depth to be so forcefully held back, the result is a tension that the ear pushes to resolve, but never does. I wonder how she would sound if she would allow more freedom in her voice.

Masterful.......2007-03-22

Apart from an occasional very slight diction problem this is a masterful recital disc that belongs in the very highest echelon.

Fleming combines an highly imaginative approach with an equally appropriate chameleon like adaptation of the coloration of her voice to each of the individual composers. Thibaudet, who performs all of the featured composers in his piano repertoire is an ideal accompanist.
The recording is colorful and provides a flawless balance between voice and piano.

In all, a masterful must.

Night Songs, Day Songs, whatever...this album is a must have!!.......2005-10-30

This is a CD that every household should have. Masterful piano playing and even more masterful singing make this CD exquisite. Yes, I'm quite partial to Diva Fleming, but let's face it, America hasn't had a soprano with such skill in an awfully long time. Listen to her breath control on track 8 - OY! The closing number "Ne Poy, Krasavitsa" gets me every time. Here she starts to wail pretty heavily, ending the climactic powerful phrase with a wallop of a high A and then proceeds to float, pretty effortlessly, a string of beautiful pianissimo notes. If you can sit and listen to that one piece (itself, worth the price of the album) and not be moved, then you, my friend, have no soul.

Musical Collaboration: Night Songs/Fleming/Thibaudet.......2004-07-12

A perfect disc for a midsummer's evening - or for any season of the year for that matter - NIGHT SONGS is one of those too rare recitals that is based on a theme, executed by musicians who not only are able to stand on their own but who are also able to commit to each other in a true collaboration. This is an intelligent, eloquent selection of songs by varied composers all of whom wrote languorously about the night and its mystery. From Faure's 'Apres un reve' to Debussy's 'Beau soir' through some newly discovered treasures by Joseph Marx like 'Nocturne' and 'Selige Nacht' to the better known repertoire of Strauss and Rachmaninov which gives us newly rethought versions of 'Ruhe, meine Seele!' and 'Cacille' as well as the indescribably beautiful Rachmaninov songs. Fleming and Thibaudet are in fine form and the communication in the various languages is strong. Only one quibble of significance here: the miking is so close to the singer that it often covers what usually is a perfect blend of piano and voice. Bit perhaps that is the fault of my system....

What in the world...????.......2002-08-08

For two reasons.

First, may I ask, why was this CD given anything other then 5 stars? What does a person have to do to become liked these days? Bye their hair purple and sing through their noses? (Like Brittney Spears?)

This is an amazing CD!

Reneé's french singing is beautiful, and amazing. She really has the correct tone for french songs!

The german was also lovely. However, it is nothing Reneé did wrong, I just like french songs better then the german.

Buy this CD and be amazed.

Average customer rating: Exquisite tenor singing and songs of incredible beauty

Sergej Larin - Rachmaninov Songs Sergey Rachmaninov , Sergej Larin , Eleonora Bekova , Ben Connellan , Dave Partridge , Jonathan Rose , and Oleg Michegev Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000B1P Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

1. In The Silence Of The Secret Night
2. How Pained I Am
3. Sing Not, O Lovely One
4. Arion
5. How Peaceful
6. Do Not Believe Me, Friend
7. Let Us Leave, My Sweet
8. Spring Torrents
9. A Dream
10. All Was Taken From Me
11. Daisies
12. I Am Again Alone!
13. Night Is Sorrowful
14. O, No, I Beg You, Do Not Leave!
15. Small Island
16. I Am Not A Prophet
17. Yesterday We Met
18. They Replied
19. Liliacs
20. I Was With her
21. Christ Is Risen!
22. It Cannot Be!
23. At My Window
24. What Happiness
25. At Night In My Garden
26. Fragment From A. Musset
27. All Passes

Customer Reviews:

Exquisite tenor singing and songs of incredible beauty.......2001-10-02

My acquaintance with Sergei Larin was made through his performances of Verdi, Puccini and verismo works. And I have always been impressed by his beauty of tone and phrasing. It was a nicest surprise to discover that he could offer performances of such level of artistry in the chamber repertoire. This disc alone raised my admiration of Larin, one of the best tenors on operatic stages these days.
First of all, these songs require broader performance most of the time. They are passionate quasi-operatic works with a most evocative and sometimes melancholic atmosphere. Larin pours his heart and soul in these pieces. His tone is honeyed throughout, powerful when it opens up, but he also produce the most extatic soft tones when required. The wide palette of tone colouring is quite helpful to differentiate each song from the others and his care with the text is so amazing that, even if you don't know the text or are not Russian-speaking (as I am not), you won't really miss it, so powerful is Larin's ability to create the right mood. If you have any doubt, you should try "In the Silence of the Secret Night" - a most delightful song.
Last but not least, Eleonora Bekova is the amazing pianist who not only shines in the sometimes virtuosistic piano playing preditably required by Rachmaninov, but also responds sensitively to Larin's singing throughout. A nice example of interplay between admirable musicians.

Average customer rating: Two greats: both have seen better days Two masters of music Ten Stars!!! Together is exactly right Great for casual listening

Together George Frideric Handel , Jacques Offenbach , Jules Massenet , Imre (Emmerich) Kalman , Fritz Kreisler , Sergey Rachmaninov , Manuel Ponce , Francesco Paolo Tosti , Irish Traditional , Enrico Toselli , Sigmund Romberg , Benjamin Godard , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Richard Strauss , Jonathan Tunick , Itzhak Perlman , Placido Domingo , and The New York Studio Orchestra Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Godard, Benjamin | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romberg, Sigmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Por Amor De Mi Alma Latina, Vol. 2 Romantic Moments Music of Sigmund Romberg Gitano ASIN: B000002RS9 Release Date: 1991-10-11

Tracks:

1. Serenata
2. Estrellita
3. Elegie
4. Weisst Du Es Noch?
5. The Old Refrain
6. When Night Desends, Op.4, No.3
7. Barcarolle
8. Ideale
9. Danny Boy
10. Ombra Mai Fu
11. Serenade
12. Berceuse
13. None But The Lonely Heart, Op.6 No.6
14. Morgen, Op.27, No.4
15. Oh, Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair

Customer Reviews:

Two greats: both have seen better days.......2007-04-16

Putting two great musicians of the stature of Domingo and Perlman together must have sounded like a fine idea-- no doubt joining these musical giants should produce musical fireworks. Unfortunately the final product offered on this disc is rather drab. The recording lacks focus and is generally musically hollow.

No doubt both Domingo and Perlman offer the listener flashes of how great they both are, but neither is interested in exploring the subtle nuances of each musical selection. Pieces such as Massenet's "Elegie," Manuel Ponce's "Estrellita," and Tosti's "Ideale" are beautifully lilting pieces, which are not (except for moments in the Massenet) served well by the rather over-stated performances of both men. Pieces such as Romberg's "Serenade" from The Student Prince and Kalman's "Weist du es noch?" fare better, as they fit Domingo's operatic temperament and Perlman's virtuoso sensibilities. But even these seem to be mere show pieces devoid of depth. I found the tenor-violin rendition of the Barcarolle from Les contes d'Hoffman unpleasant, and Danny Boy equally so.

The over-miking of both performers does not help matters much, and in Domingo's case only served to amplify some strained moments in his top range.

The disc as a concept is also rather problematic. A recital album of any sort should have some sort of shape and texture-- this recording does not offer a readily decipherable one, save for a vague chronological relationship among the pieces (except for a Handel aria!), and the variety offered. As far as variety is concerned, the track listing "kindly" offers the listener explicit references to the many languages Domingo sings on the disc (6-- Spanish, English, French, German, Russian, and Italian).

No doubt fans of both gentlemen will want to have the disc, but both have seen much better days. Still, it is true that a mediocre performance by two giants reveals certain hidden treasures that listeners looking to buy this disc will be able to horde.

(This recording, in my opinion, hovers between two and three stars, but I give it the benefit of the doubt and round up)

Two masters of music.......2003-01-28

Wow! What can I say? It is so obvious who rules the stage when it comes to violin virtuosos. Itzhak Perlman takes my breath away every time I hear his bow touch a violin and to be playing with one of the world's best vocalists alone shows some accomplishment. Of course... it goes without saying that Domingo is probably THE BEST tenor of this lifetime. My personal favorite on this CD is the "Offenbach". I've heard this piece sung and played by many artists, but none of them come close to this recording and it truly touches your heart and soul. This CD has definitely become a favorite of mine and I cannot seem to put it back in its CD case! This album is definitely worth getting for one's self and I would even say it is also a very nice gift idea, that even non-classic listeners would appreciate.

Ten Stars!!!.......1999-07-27

BothItzhak Perlman and Placido Domingo are two of the most sophisticated and gifted musicians that ever graced our sad world with their presence. For whatever they do we should be eternally grateful. Both artists often ventured in the world of popular music, which goes to show just how diverse and open-minded they are. Every time they had something new to say as to the music, and attracted new legions of fans. Perlman's excursions into jazz and Domingo's explorations of modern Latin music are widely known and appreciated and loved by many. Here they combine their extraordinary forces to bring to us a relatively "conservative" repertoire, yet they do with such skill and class, the familiar selections sound fresh and enchanting. Don't underestimate the level of difficulty, though. Notice the two Rachmaninov songs, arranged splendidly for tenor and violin. (Btw, the song "O Cease thy singing, maiden fair" is usually performed by bass (baritone) and piano.) They include a Richard Strauss lieder "Morgen", a feat, not even attempted by other Italian opera-trained tenors, a nice surprise that attests to Placido Domingo's infinite talents. Massenet's "Elegie" is full of passion and melancholy, and Kalman's "Kome, Zigane" sparkles with gypsy rhythm and intensity. Among the other gems are Handel's "Ombra mai fu" and Tosselli's "Serenade" on which Placido and Itzhak display their flawless virtuosity and sincere love for the music. This is the most wonderful and unusual album, a true revelation. Thank you, Placido and Itzhak, the world is a better place thanks to you.

Together is exactly right.......1999-07-18

Together is the most stirring, evocative album anyone could ever wish to hear. Itzhak Perlman's renditons of Estrellita, Danny Boy, actually each of the selections draws the listener along the strings of his bow and sends them soaring. Placido's voice blends magically with the notes of the violin in such a way that you realise both 'instruments' are being played by a master musician.

Great for casual listening.......1999-06-01

This disc is great for casual listening. The pieces featured are light and easy on the ears. Domingo and Perlman combined beautifully in these well-arranged pieces. Sound quality is also good. However, this is not a disc for serious listeners or collectors.

Average customer rating: This is gold mine

Earl Wild's Legendary Rachmaninoff Song Transcriptions Manufacturer: Ivory Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Wild, Earl | ( W ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Earl Wild plays Gershwin Earl Wild: Virtuoso Piano Transcriptions Earl Wild plays Spanish and French Gems The Virtuosity of Earl Wild Earl Wild - Living History 'At 90' ASIN: B00022LJ4C Release Date: 2004-05-11

Customer Reviews:

This is gold mine.......2005-11-15

This is a gold mine of wonderful melodies, beautifully transcribed and played by Earl Wild. Some of the transcriptions available from Wild was just too hard to play. Regrettably, CD's of these beautiful songs themselves can not be found on Amazon in the original vocal/piano form.

Average customer rating: american art song american art song american song

Songs of Otto Luening Manufacturer: Composers Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004RDZL Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Songs Of Otto Luening: She Walks In Beauty
2. Songs Of Otto Luening: A Farm Picture
3. Songs Of Otto Luening: The Little Vagabond
4. Songs Of Otto Luening: Young Love
5. Songs Of Otto Luening: Wake The Serpent Not
6. Songs Of Otto Luening: Requiescat
7. Songs Of Otto Luening: Venilia
8. Songs Of Otto Luening: Locations And Times
9. Songs Of Otto Luening: Noon Silence
10. Songs Of Otto Luening: Visor'd
11. Songs Of Otto Luening: Infant Joy
12. Songs Of Otto Luening: Good-Night
13. Songs Of Otto Luening: I Faint, I Perish
14. Songs Of Otto Luening: Transience
15. Songs Of Otto Luening: At Christmas Time
16. Songs Of Otto Luening: In Weihnachtszeiten
17. Ach! wer bringt dies schonen Tage
18. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: Our Share Of Night To Bear
19. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: 'Hope' Is The Thing With Feathers
20. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking
21. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: Experiment To Me
22. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: I Felt A Cleaving In My Mind
23. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: Soul, Wilt Thou Toss Again?
24. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: When I Hoped I Feared
25. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: Love's Secret
26. Songs Of Emily Dickinson: The Harp The Monarch Minstrel Swept
27. Joyce Cycle (Text From James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'): Strings In The Earth And Air
28. Joye Cycle (Text From James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'): When The Shy Star Goes Forth In Heaven
29. Joyce Cycle (Text From James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'): My Love Is In A Light Attire
30. Joyce Cycle (Text From James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'): Sleep Now

Customer Reviews:

american art song.......2000-12-30

This recording is an accesible, refreshingly lyrical collection of 20th century American songs written by Otto Luening. Luening set the poetry of Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, and James Joyce and others in a beautifully vivid and straightforward style. The literature itself is rich and enduring, and Luenning's style is sensitively efficient and illustrative. Ms. Bettina brings a wonderfully clear and graceful musicality in her offering of these works. Mr. Goldsworthy brings a masterful sensitivity to the accompaniment.

american art song.......2000-12-30

This recording is an accesible, refreshingly lyrical collection of 20th century American songs written by Otto Luenning. Luenning set the poetry of Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, and James Joyce and others in a beautifully vivid and straightforward style. The literature itself is rich and enduring, and Luenning's style is sensitively efficient and illustrative. Ms. Bettina brings a wonderfully clear and graceful musicality in her offering of these works. Mr. Goldsworthy brings a masterful sensitivity to the accompaniment.

american song.......2000-12-30

This is a very lyrical, refreshingly accessible collection of 20th century American songs by Otto Luenning. The literature by Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce ( to name only a few), that Luenning chose to set is rich and wonderful in itself. Luenning has provided each with direct, clear and sensitive composition. Ms. Bettina gives a graceful rendering of these songs and shows artistry in each piece. Mr. Goldsworthy is first rate pianist who displays great sensitivity and clarity.

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Sing We Merrily: Choral Music Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weaver | Weaver, John | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B0000006YA Release Date: 1992-12-11

Tracks:

1. Sing We Merrily unto God Our Strength
2. For the Beauty of the Earth - Tom Blomster
3. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
4. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - Tom Blomster
5. There is a Green Hill Far Away
6. O Hear Us, Lord
7. Greater Love Hath No Man - Cynthia Templin/Nathan Jones
8. Loch Lomond
9. Jubilate Deo
10. A Song to the Lamb
11. The Lord is My Light
12. Warm-up - Tome Blomster/Susan Brown
13. What Sweeter Music - Alex Komodore/Tom Blomster
14. Agnus Dei - Jean Cioffi
15. Advent Procession - Tom Blomster/Susan Brown/Gregg Fanselau/Jean Cioffi
16. Easter Anthem - Tom Blomster
17. And All in the Morning
18. Epiphany Alleluias - Tom Blomster

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Homage To Jennie Tourel Gioachino Rossini , Franz Liszt , Claude Debussy , Antonin Dvorak , Sergey Rachmaninov , Barbara Hendricks , and Staffan Scheja Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Hendricks, Barbara | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002RZ1 Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

1. La Regata veneziana
2. La Regata veneziana
3. La Regata veneziana
4. Oh! quand je dors
5. Comment, disaient-ils
6. Mignons Lied
7. Uber allen Gipfeln ist Ruh
8. Chansons de Bilitis
9. Chansons de Bilitis
10. Chansons de Bilitis
11. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
12. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
13. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
14. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
15. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
16. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
17. 7 Chants tziganes, Op.55
18. Dans le silence de la nuit mysterieuse, Op.4 n2
19. Tout est paisible ici, Op.21 n1
20. Chanson georgienne, Op.4 n4
21. Le Joueur de flute, Op.38 n4
22. Les eaux du printemps, Op.14 n11

Amazon.com

As charming, learned and intelligent as she is, Hendricks has never been a particularly exciting singer, preferring to maintain a certain interpretive mid-distance from the music. Not so here. In this diverse collection of songs dedicated to her teacher, the great recitalist Jennie Tourel, Hendricks's singing takes on a specificity and vitality rarely heard from her. The program includes four Liszt songs, three Chanson de Bilitis by Debussy, some of Dvorak's gypsy songs and five selections by Rachmaninoff. -- David Patrick Stearns

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Average customer rating: I've known him and his life and also mine that love Russian music so much. An Overlooked Treasure magnificent ! The Essential Dmitri CD Wonderful and should be on the Essential List!

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Tracks:

1. (Snova, kak prezhde'e, adin), Op. 73 No. 6
2. (Salavej), Op. 60 No. 4
3. (Podvik), Op. 60 No. 11
4. (Rastvaril ja akno...), Op. 63 No. 2
5. Serenada Don Zhuana, Op. 38 No. 1
6. Son, Op. 8 No. 1
7. (Ana kak polden' harasha), Op 14 No. 9
8. (Ne poj, krasavitsa, pri mne), Op. 4 No. 4
9. (O, net, mal'u, ni uhadi!), Op. 4 No. 1
10. Primiren'je, Op. 25, No. 1
11. (Sieza drazhyt f tvajom rivnivam zvore), Op. 6 No. 4
12. (Net, tol'ka tot, kto znal), Op. 6 No. 6
13. Strashnaja minuta, Op. 28 No. 6
14. (Fchira my fstretilis'), Op. 26 No. 13
15. V malchan'ji nochi tajnay, Op. 4 No. 3
16. (Fs'o otn'al u min'a), Op. 26 No. 2
17. Atryvak iz A. Musset: (Shto tak usilenna), Op. 21 No. 6
18. (Hristos vaskres), Op. 26 No. 6

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I've known him and his life and also mine that love Russian music so much........2005-09-12

I am a mezzo-soprano singer and love Italian opera and German Lieder. But I haven't known how beautiful Russian Romances are. Maybe because many male low voice singers have just good voices but beautiful legato phrasing with the hottest heart as Dmitri Hvorostovsky sings on this CD.
His amazing earthquaking low tone and heavenly elegant high tone are based on his deep breathing of his own. His sweet but excellent expressions moved me and my life. I recognized these Romances are his foundation of whole his musical life. I felt his deep love to Russia and his family, and it impressed me as a Lieder singer.
It is a huge contribution to many foreigners including me got to love Russian music who haven't liked them before.

An Overlooked Treasure.......2004-08-05

Even major fans of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff may be unfamiliar with these works, but I think this CD perfectly captures what these artists sought to convey musically. The songs are mostly "torch songs" with text by major Russian poets. The piano and voice work together very well to build to "the point" of every work. The deep male voice we hear is just right for the material. After reading the text along with the music a few times, the listener can most fully appreciate this artwork, even if one may not philosophically enjoy the explicit message of the words, the music clearly delivers an artistic expression of intense longing.

magnificent !.......2000-06-19

This recording was my introduction to the glorious voice of this Siberian baritone, and it continues to overwhelm me with its passion and soul. These are mostly songs of love unrequited and love departed, sung with emotion and sensitivity by one of the most extraordinary singers of our generation. The simplicity and beauty of the solo piano accompaniment by Oleg Boshniakovich only adds to the power of this CD. It's a must for anyone who loves Russian music and appreciates Hvorostovsky's amazing talent.

The Essential Dmitri CD.......1999-08-25

The repertoire for Dmitri's second solo album was chosen with great care. The title "romances" can be somewhat misleading, though. This is not a collection of "touchy-feely" love songs. The lieder-style songs by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov deal with anguish, suffering, reflective melancholy and the kind of love that leaves a heart scarred and bleeding forever. One exception - the bravura of Don Juan, sung with gusto and thirst for life. These songs are dear to every educated Russian. Much like Schubert, who composed the lieder to the poetry of Goethe and Shakespeare, the Russian composers selected works by Pushkin, Pleschcheyev, Fyet, and others to communicate the intense emotions or dreamy reflections. The incredible "Christ is Risen", is written by D. Myeryezhkovsky, a man far ahead of his time, lamenting the irony of hearing the happy church hymns and praises set against the background of our brutal age. Everyone who has ever experienced utter loneliness, despair, melancholy mixed with expectations of a way out will be touched by these songs, that cross the language barriers and speak to the heart with the help of today's greatest baritone. You don't have to be a native speaker like me to appreciate them. Dmitri's voice never fails to explore the very core of the human soul. It can expand thunderously or soften to the sensuous pppp with perfect control and clarity. The high notes are triumphant and soaring with none of the coarseness that so many baritones have. The lower notes impress with their basso-like quality. His passion and intelligence are reminiscent of such great singers as Boris Christoff and Nicolai Ghiaurov, yet the range of the baritone allows for new, unusual, and welcome interpretations. He receives warm, thoughtful, and lively support from pianist Oleg Boshniakovich. Philips provides great sound and a nice booklet amiss any Cyrillic texts (which is thankfully corrected in their latest releases) and, alas, with a few minor spelling mistakes. The cover features, quite appropriately, Dmitri singing, looking out into the morning mist. Great artist and great achievement!

Wonderful and should be on the Essential List!.......1998-09-11

This is a wonderful collection of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff songs and is one of my favorites. Dmitri does the full-out dramatic songs as well as the folk-song-style songs (like "She is as fair as day"). All are well suited to his (bass/baritone) voice and artistry.

If you like this album, also try his CD "My Restless Soul", another good one.

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