E Fisch

Track Listings

1. I'm Not a Liar Anymore

2. A Year of Lethargy (To Be Shaken Off Slowly)

3. Green Skies

4. Watching You Focus Elsewhere

5. Kinski's Hands

6. Predisposed/Predisposition

7. Your Agenda

8. The Skeptic Wins

9. Northwest II

10. Northwest

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
e fisch resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Product Description
This eponymous debut by e fisch is his first collection of solo ambient music. Virtually all of the songs on this cd were recorded in a single take. Improvisation and chance blend with composition to create unique musical textures. Overdubs were kept to a minimum. Like the soundtrack to a non-existent film, e fisch encourages the mind to wander.

E Fisch,E Fisch,Floating Fisch,Dark, ambient solo electric guitar

E Fisch

Customer Reviews:

The Essential Coloratura Album.......2007-02-16

The artistry of Rita Streich presented in this multi-disc set represents an art that in all likelihood would not return: the Viennese school of coloratura and lyrical singing.
Together with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Rita Streich studied voice with Maria Ivogun, a great coloratura soprano of the German-Austro school. Together with her colleague, Streich excelled in the Viennese-style coloratura singing. This album presents her wide range of repertoire from Austro-German to French to Italian opera; from classical opera to romantic Strauss operetta; from lieder to folk songs.
What this album does NOT include is Streich's Russian repertoire, some thing that, owing to her maternal descent, she was most adept at.
Unlike Schwarzkopf, Streich owned a voice that is out-right lyrical. It is even lighter, even more agile, even more silvery, though not as forceful as Schwarzkopf's on demand. Listen to her delightful "Bastien und Bastienne", her Mozart concert arias and enjoy her highly articulated, musically refined delivery. It is the exemplary Viennese singing. Her soubrettes as well as lyrical heroines are nothing short of being superb.
Not being as internationalised a singer as Schwarzkopf, Streich nonetheless was a representative figure of Viennese coloratura singing. Some times I would even feel that her coloratura is even more superior to that of the great dramatic coloratura of the 20th century, Joan Sutherland, again a very much more internationalised singer than Streich.
If you are undergoing voice training, this box set is essential.

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Correction
Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong....
The Wonder of Wunderlich
I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!

The Art of Fritz Wunderlich

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Carlo Bergonzi - The Sublime Voice ~ 40 Tracks from the Legendary Tenor

ASIN: B0009PLMQW
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Duetto And Chorus: Kommt, Eilet Und Laufet
Aria: Sanfte Soll Mein Todeskummer
Recitative And Chorale: O Schmerz! Hier Zittert Das Gequalte Herz
Aria With Chorus: Ich Will Bei Meinem Jesu Wachen
Recitative: Mein Jesus Schweigt Zu Falschen Lugen Stille
Aria: Geduld!
Duet: Et Misericordia
Aria: Deposuit Potentes
Recitative: So Stehe Denn, Du Gottergeb'ne Seele
Aria: Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen
Chorus: Jauchzet, Frohlocket, Auf, Preiset Die Tage
Recitative: Es Begab Sich Aber Zu Der Zeit
Aria: Frohe Hirten, Eilt, Ach Eilet
Aria: Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Leben
Recitative: Und Liess Versammeln Alle Hohenpriester
Terzetto: Ach! Wann Wird Die Zeit Erscheinen
Recitative: Und Gott Befahl Ihnen Im Traum-Genug, Mein Schatz Geht Nicht Von Hier
Aria: Nun Mogt Ihr Stolzen Feinde Schrecken

Tracks:

Overture
Aria: Hier Soll Ich Dich Denn Sehen
Recitative And Aria: Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen, Dich!/O Wie Angstlich, O Wie Feurig
Aria: Wenn Der Freude Tranen Fliessen
Quartet: Ach! Belmonte! Ach, Mein Leben!
Aria: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine Starke
Recitative And Aria: Welch Ein Geschick!/Wie, Du Solltest Fur Mich Sterben!
Aria: Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
Zum Ziele Fuhrt Dich Diese Bahn
Wie Stark Ist Nicht Dein Zauberton
Der Welcher Wandert Diese Strasse Vol Beschwerden
Tamino Mein! O Welch Ein Gluck!

Tracks:

Duet: Strahlt Auf Mich Der Blitz Des Goldes - Hermann Prey
Duet: Hier Nimm Den Ring Der Treue
Scene And Duet: Ich Denk Ihn Lieber Mir Von Meinem Stande/Liebe Ist Seligkeit, Ist Licht Und Leben
Toast: O Freunde, So Leeret In Vollen Zugen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Duet: Ich Sah Euch Lieblich Und Engelsschon - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Duet: O, Lass Uns Fliehen Aus Diesen Mauern - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Scene And Duet: er Ist's! Carlos! Mein PRinz!/Gott, Der Entflammte Der Liebe Heisse Glut - Hermann Prey
Duet: Infame Feder! Welch Scheusslicher Pinsel/Ach, Geliebte! Nie Kehrst Du mir Wieder! - Hermann Prey
Aria: Und Es Blitzten Die Sterne
Scene: Nicht An Mich, Geliebter, Denke
Duet: Du Sussester Engel, Wie Herrlich Hast Du Geteufelt!
Leukippos, Du?
Arioso: Ja, Ich Lieb Sie, Olga
Aria: Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden

Tracks:

Recitative And Arioso: Holdes Laubgezewig, Du Schones/Schattige Ruh, Nie Gab Natur Sie Mir
Aria: Der Gedanke An Die Flammen Der Liebe
Aria: Bleibt Ihr Treu Dem, Der Euch So Verachtet?
Aria: Finstre Furie, Ihr Geister Der Holle
Aria: Nur Einen wunsch, Nur Ein Verlangen - Hermann Prey
Recitative And Duet: O Unverhofftes Gluck/Das Hore Ich Von Dir, Von Meinem Freunde? - Hermann Prey
Ma Se Il Nostro Gioir/Alcun Non Sia
Perche A Lo Sdegno/Padre Cortese/Si Non Vedro
Aria: Erwacht In Meinem Herzen
Duet: Nur Weinen Lernte Ich/Nur Klagen lernte Ich
Aria: Keine Schlange Lasst Sich Toten
Romance: O Schweige Still, O Lasse Dich Erbitten
Trio: Doch Nun Zu Dir/Trenne Nicht Das Band Der Liebe - Hermann Prey
Aria: Man Wird Ja Einmal Nur Geboren
Song: Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch Madchen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Recitative And Duet: Du Stehst Wirklich Vor Mir/Der tempel Brahmas Strahlt - Hermann Prey

Tracks:

I. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
II. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
III. Die Rose, Die Lilie, Die Taube, Die Sonne
IV. Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh
V. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
VI. Im Rhein, Im Heiligen Strome
VII. Ich Grolle Nicht
VIII. Und Wussten's Die Blumen, Die Kleinen
IX. Das Ist Ein Floten Und Geigen
X. Hor Ich Das Liedchen Klingen
XI. Ein Jungling Liebt Ein Madchen
XII. Am Leuchtenden Sommermorgen
XIII. Ich Hab Im Traum Geweinet
XIV. Allnachtlich Im Traume Seh Ich Dich
XV. Aus Alten Marchen Winkt Es
XVI. Die Alten Bosen Lieder
Zartliche Liebe: 'Ich Liebe Dich' WoO 123
Adelaide Op.46
Resignation WoO 149
Der Kuss Op.128
Was Ist Silvia, Saget An
Lied Eines Schiffers An Die Dioskuren D 360
Liebhaber In Allen Gestalten D 558
Der Einsame D 800
Im Abendrot Op. Post. D 799
Leise Flehen Meine Lieder
An Die Laute D 905
Der Musensohn D 764
An Die Musik D 547

Tracks:

Granada
Mattinata
Funiculi-Funicula
O Sole Mio
Vergiss Mein Nicht
Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt
Du Bist Die Welt Fur Mich
Ich Kusse Ihre Hand, Madame
Caro Mio Ben
Ave Maria
Plaisir D'Amour
La Danza
Serenade: Fern Im Weiten Land, Dort Unten Im Suden
Be My Love
Santa Lucia
Tiritomba
Heute Nacht Oder Nie

Tracks:

Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
Denk Dir, Die Welt War Ein Blumenstrauss
Ich Kenn Ein Kleines Wegerl Im Helenental
In Wien Gibt's Manch Winziges Gasserl
Draussen In Sievering
Ich Weiss Auf Der Wieden Ein Kleines Hotel
Ich Muss Wieder Einmal In Grinzing Sein
Im Prater Bluhn Wieder Die Baume
Herr Hofrat, Erinnern Sie Sich Noch?
I Hab Die Schonen Maderln Net Erfunden
Es Steht Ein Alter Nussbaum Drausst In Heiligenstadt
Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schon
Wenn Es Abend Wird/Gruss Mir Mein Wien
Ob Blond, Ob Braun, Ich Liebe Alle Frau'n
Weine Nicht, Bricht Eine Schone Frau Dir Das Herz
Mein Herz Ruft Immer Nur Nach Dir, O Marita
Eine Kleine Fruhlingsweise
Schlaf Ein, Mein Blond-Engelein
Annchen Von Tarau
Still Wie Die Nacht

Customer Reviews:

Correction.......2006-12-13

Now folks, both of what the two other reviewers wrote about the tragical death of Fritz Wunderlich is wrong. Wunderlich died in hospital at September 17 1966. He had broken his skull, when he fell down the stairs in the hunting-house of a friend. Late in the evening of September 16, Wunderlich, as usual when not at home, had phoned his wife in Munich. He was very tired from strolling through the forest the whole day, making out the ideal locations for the hunt, which should start early in the next morning (Wunderlich was a passionate hunter). After he had wished his wife a good night, he went to the staircase in order to go down to his bedroom at the first floor. He still wore his heavy hunting boots - with open shoestrings! As walking downstairs, Wunderlich struggled over the open shoestrings and grabbed for the banisters, which was not more than a rope, fixed to the wall. The banisters teared out, and Wunderlich fell down the whole stairs. Fritz Wunderlich died in hospital the next day. It was only short before his 36'th birthday. An exceptional singing career had come to an untimely end. Some people believe that Wunderlich was drunken at the time of accident. If this is true can't be proven any more. But still this is not what his close friends said, regarding his accident and his death. In my opinion Wunderlich was the last of the really great tenors of the last century. All the tenors which came to fame after him (sorry folks, even such maestros as Pavarotti and Domingo) lack a certain quality in singing. It's the ease of breath flow, or singing on the breath without pushing the voice, it's the overtones, the legato, the mezza voce, the messa di voce and many more things - in short: the overall beauty of the voice through both registers. Wunderlich was the last tenor who had all this. Other examples are Caruso, McCormack, Gigli (despite the sobbing in his later recordings) and of course the wonderful Jussi Björling. But these are only some few names. If you listen for example to the cd's in the box "Famous tenors of the past" you will find that there were many very good and outstanding tenors in the first half of the 20'th century and - as we can only assume - in the time before the invention of the grammophone. Take a close look at todays famous tenors (I know, there are some quite good and promising ones) but what are they in comparison to those tenors (or better to say, to their voices and singing) I just mentioned before?

Please make your own decision.

Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong...........2006-05-05

... okay, maybe. It's just that I've never heard a recording I didn't love. And I prefer that he sing everything in German even when that means not using original language.

This is a bit strange because I'm most often bugged by Don Carlos and Vepres in Italian (just a personal quirk). Of course, I'm also bugged by dropping the "s" in Don Carlos, which is always incorrect. The man's name IS Carlos whether in Italian or French.

I tried to write Mr. Avila a personal note, but could not, so let me say that Fritz Wunderlich did not die of cancer, but a dreadful accident in Scotland (I'll not go into the whys and wherefores, I just wanted to set PART of the record straight.)

The Wonder of Wunderlich.......2005-11-22

Deutsche Grammophone does it again! This is an extensive 3-cd compilation album featuring the artistry of the great German tenor Fritz Wunderlich in a variety of vocal repertoire - Baroque cantata/oratorio, opera and Lieder. Like the other critic pointed out, I first heard Fritz sinigng a superb Tamino in the Karl Bohm Magic Flute, although I have also heard him sing Lieder opposite the mezzo soprano Christa Ludwig and baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, who were his contemporaries and colleagues. Wunderlich died tragically in 1966 of cancer. He inspired a generation of purely lyric tenors or "tenors di grazie" whose charming voice would never roughen and lack grace. His Germanic style earned him popularity in World War II Europe and he was the leading exponent of Lieder in the 50's. His tenor voice is glorious, as close to a male angel as possible. On this recording, we are treated to sumptuous arias from Bach's Christmas/Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas. Also noteworthy are the unsurpassed performances of Mozart tenor heroes- such as Belmonte from "Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail" (Abduction from the Seraglio) and his unbeatable Tamino from Die Zauberflote The Magic Flute. He sings bel canto opera arias fo tenor, from master composers Rossinni, Bellini and Verdi. While I don't much like that he is singing Italian arias in German, one must remember that at this time, in the LP Era of World War II Germany and Austria, German-born opera singers sang Italian opera in German translation/revisions. While many German singers could indeed sing in Italian, they were mostly trained to sing it in German because of excessive national pride and because Germans viewed Italian opera as course and un-melodic. Still, there have been superb German singers who sang in Italian like Wagner diva Birgit Nilsson,baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, tenor Peter Schreier, soprano Edda Moser, baritone Walter Berry, tenor Herman Pretty, all post-Wunderlich sensations. Wunderlich sings Lieder in one CD with great and unrivaled musicianship. Especially impressive are the Viennese pieces. Further to the cd's this album is equipped with photos of Wunderlich and his family and a detailed profile biography.

I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!.......2005-10-28

I knew little about the German tenor Fritz Wunderlich (1930-1966), except reading the accolades given to his recordings and performances by reviewers in "American Record Guide" over the past 13 years. I knew Wunderlich recorded the role of Tamino in the famous DG recording of Mozart's "Die Zauberflote", with Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (Now on DG Originals CDs), but was not aware of what a wide range of repertoire he had until hearing this release.

This release has a wide variety of Wunderlich's discography, including Bach arias from his Christmas and Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas; his Mozart roles in "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail" (Eugen Jochum/Bavarian Radio Orchestra) and "Die Zauberflote" (Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic); a variety of arias and duets by Rossini, Bellini, Verdi, Richard Strauss, mostly sung in German, and with Hermann Prey, baritone and Erika Koth, soprano in many of the duets; Baroque arias by Handel, from "Xerxes" (including the famous "Ombre mai fu" sung in German) and "Julius Caesar", selections from Monteverdi's "Orfeo" (an early track from 1955 sung in Italian); Schumann's "Dichterliebe", 4 Beethoven Lieder, including "Adelaide" and "Der Kuss"; and 9 Schubert lieder, including "An der Musik," and "Der Musensohn", all with Hubert Giesen, piano; Popular songs such as "Granada" and Viennese songs, with chamber orchestra accompaniment. There are no texts for the songs, but you may have text booklets with other CD releases, so don't really need them when you hear Wunderlich's beautiful voice.

There is a booklet with articles about Wunderlich's career, including a preface by his widow, Eva Wunderlich, photos of Wunderlich as a boy and young man, with his wife Eva in 1965, and children Constanze, Wolfgang, and Barbara. I enjoy reading and looking at the booklet, even apart from listening to the beautiful recordings.

Wunderlich was a genius, and his voice sounds great in every track, mono (some, but not a majority) and stereo (most of the tracks in the 7 discs are stereo) alike. If you love great music, and opera, but like me aren't often of a mind to sit still for 3 hours to listen to one, get this. It's a great release, and reasonably priced to boot. I'm thankful to God for great music, for the ability to hear and feel, and for Fritz Wunderlich and his service to music lovers everywhere.

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Exceptional in every way
Hidden treasure

Mattiwilda Dobbs sings Arias & Songs

Manufacturer: Testament
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000IAES
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

The Golden Cockerel: Act II: Hymn To The Sun: All Hail To Thee, O Sunlight
Manon: Act III: Gavotte: Obeissons, Quand Leur Voix Appelle
La Sonnambula: Act II: Ah! Non Credea Mirarti
Lakme: Act III: Berceuse: Sous Le Ciel Tout Etoile
Lakme: Act I: Recit: Les Fleurs Me Paraissent Plus Belles - Aria: Pourquoi Dans Les Grands Bois
Rigoletto: Act I: Scene: Pari Siamo!
Rigoletto: Act I: Duet: Figlia! Mio Padre
Rigoletto: Act I: Scene: Gualtier Malde!
Rigoletto: Act III: Final Duet: Chi e Mai
Die Entzuckung An Laura
La Pastorella
Nacht und Traume, Op. 43 No. 2
Heidenrosslein, Op. 3 No. 3
Liebhaber In Allen Gestalten
Auf dem Schiffe, Op. 97 No. 2
Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No.4
Nachtigallen Schwingen, Op. 6 No. 6
Botschaft, Op. 47 No. 1
Die Sprode
Die Bekehrte
Zitronenfalter Im April
Clair De Lune, Op. 46 No. 2
Notre Amour, Op. 23 No.2
Si Mes Vers Avaient Des Ailes
Le Colibri, Op.2 No.7
La Cigale, Op. 13 No. 4

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional in every way.......2001-10-11

Coloratura repertoire is difficult to compile. You would think that a "best of sample" just wouldn't flow. Well, sometimes old-timers shrug and this CD shows you why. The repertoire selection is diverse, ranging from arias with full orchestra to intimate art songs. And Ms. Dobbs is at the height of her purity of sound and technique.

Dobbs is currently a judge for the Marian Anderson Vocal Competition. Hearing this CD places you in a different time when she made such an impact on music-making as a whole. This CD is great for the vocal student learning new songs and diction, and at the same time for the expert seeking quality. Simply exceptional, it's a CD you can't just copy/burn from a friend.

Hidden treasure.......2000-01-27

A friend who is an opera buff and something of a historian introduced me to this pioneer and almost forgotten voice. A Marian Anderson contemporary,Ms.Dobbs is a diva in her own right with a sweet and powerful voice. A joy and thrill to listen to.

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guitar masterpiece

E Fisch
E Fisch
Manufacturer: Floating Fisch
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009NRWE
Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

I'm Not a Liar Anymore
A Year of Lethargy (To Be Shaken Off Slowly)
Green Skies
Watching You Focus Elsewhere
Kinski's Hands
Predisposed/Predisposition
Your Agenda
The Skeptic Wins
Northwest II
Northwest

Album Description

This eponymous debut by e fisch is his first collection of solo ambient music. Virtually all of the songs on this cd were recorded in a single take. Improvisation and chance blend with composition to create unique musical textures. Overdubs were kept to a minimum. Like the soundtrack to a non-existent film, e fisch encourages the mind to wander.

Customer Reviews:

guitar masterpiece.......2006-03-27

buy this cd and you will experience a truly unique masterpiece. get off your cell phones and flush them down the drain. join the music world you brain cancers in training. over and out.

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Schwarzkopf Edition [Box Set]

Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Release Date: 1991-07-01

Plácido Domingo - The Gold & Silver Gala / The Royal Opera, Alagna, Gheorghiu, Vaduva, D. Croft, Graham, Villarroel

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Plácido Domingo - The Gold & Silver Gala / The Royal Opera, Alagna, Gheorghiu, Vaduva, D. Croft, Graham, Villarroel
Georges Bizet , Giuseppe Verdi , Jules Massenet , Charles Gounod , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gaetano Donizetti , Pietro Mascagni , Fromental Halevy , Teodor Grigoriu , Ernesto de Curtis , Franz Lehár , Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden , Asher Fisch , Plácido Domingo , Roberto Alagna , Dwayne Croft , Angela Gheorghiu , Susan Graham , Leontina Vaduva , and Veronica Villarroel
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Bel Canto: Arias by Bellini & Donizetti; Roberto Alagna

ASIN: B000002RY9
Release Date: 1997-07-08

Tracks:

(Carmen) Prelude - Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House
(Le Cid) O Souverain - Placido Domingo
(Don Carlos) E Lui!...Desso... - Placido Domingo/Dwayne Croft
(Faust) Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux - Dwayne Croft
(Carmen) Parle-moi De Ma Mere - Roberto Alagna/Angela Gheorghiu
(Don Giovanni) La Ci Darem La Mano - Placido Domingo/Susan Graham
(Don Pasquale) Quel Guardo Il Cavaliere - Leontina Vaduva
(L'amico Fritz) Suzel, Buon Di - Placido Domingo/Veronica Villarroel
(La Juive) Rachel, Quand Du Seigneur - Roberto Alagna
(Valurile Dunari) Muszica - Angela Gheorghiu
Tu Ca Nun Chiagne - Roberto Alagna
(L'elisier D'amore) Caro Elisir Sei Mio - Placido Domingo/Leontina Vaduva
Gold Und Silber-Waltzer - Placido Domingo

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Placido Domingo headlines the Gold and Silver Gala honoring London's Royal Opera House's 50th birthday and 25 years of his work there, and introduces opera stars of the future. Angelina Gheorghiu commands attention through her fascinating, aggressive interpretation and sensitive musicality, even if the tone is not always even. Roberto Alagna's pleasing, inherently beautiful voice, part Pavarotti lyricism, part Domingo dramatic depth, titillates the ear, but his musical instincts are undeveloped and need grooming. In the duet from Don Carlos, Dwayne Croft's rich, open baritone does a synchronized swim in the pool of Domingo's dark tenor. Leontina Vaduva's pretty voice, but pretentious phrasing makes for a charmless Norina and a graceless and indelicate Adina. An interesting look into opera's future. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Deutsche Grammophon Centenary Collection, 1958-1967 (Box Set)

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Good Years for Classical Music

Deutsche Grammophon Centenary Collection, 1958-1967 (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

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General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000DI2P
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

The Abduction From The Seraglio: 'Durch Zartlichkeit und Schmeichein' - Rita Streich
The Abduction From The Seraglio: 'Welche Wonne, welche Lust' - Rita Streich
The Magic Flute: 'O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn! Sum Leiden bin ich auserkoren' - Rita Streich
The Magic Flute: 'Der Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen' - Rita Streich
Il re pastore: 'Aer tranquillo' - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Alcandro, lo confesso... Non so d'onde viene', K.294 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Ah se in ciel, benigne stelle', K.538 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Vado, ma dove? oh Dei!', K.583 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Popoli di Tessaglia!...Io non chiedo, eterni Dei', K.316 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio!...Ah, conte, partite', K.418 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'No, che non sei capace', K.419 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: Mia speranza adorata!...Ah, non sai qual pena sia', K.416 - Rita Streich
Concert Arias: 'Nehmt meinen Dank, ihr holden Gonner!', K.383 - Rita Streich

Tracks:

Sonata For Piano And Cello In A Major, Op.69: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
Sonata For Piano And Cello In A Major, Op.69: 2. Scherzo: Allegro molto
Sonata For Piano And Cello In A Major, Op.69: 3. Adagio cantabile- Allegro vivace
Sonata For Piano And Cello In D major, Op.102, No.2: 1. Allegro con brio
Sonata For Piano And Cello In D major, Op.102, No.2: 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affeto- attaca:
Sonata For Piano And Cello In D major, Op.102, No.2: 3. Allegro- Allegro fugato
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.65: 1. Allegro moderato
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.65: 2. Scherzo: Allegro con brio
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.65: 3. Largo
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.65: 4. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In A Minor, Op.129: 1. Nicht zu schnell
Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In A Minor, Op.129: 2. Langsam
Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In A Minor, Op.129: 3. Sehr lebhaft
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Moderato quasi Andante
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Tema: Moderato semplice
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Veriazione I: Tempo del Tema
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Veriazione II: Tempo del Tema
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Variazione III: Andante sostenuto
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Variazione III: Andante grazioso
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Variazione V: Allegro moderato
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Cadenza
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Variazione VI: Andante
Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op.33: Veriazone VII e Coda: Allegro vivo
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.19: 1. Lento- Allegro moderato
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.19: 2. Allegro scherzando
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.19: 3. Andante
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor, Op.19: 4. Allegro mosso

Tracks:

Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 'Emperor': 1. Allegro - Beethoven
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 'Emperor': 2. Adagio un poco mosso - attaca: - Beethoven
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 'Emperor': 3. Rondo: Allegro - Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.29 In B flat major, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': 1. Allegro - Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.29 In B flat major, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': 2. Scherzo: Assai vivace - Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.29 In B flat major, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': 3. Adagio sostenuto: Appassionato e con molto sentimento - Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.29 In B flat major, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': 4. Largo - Allegro risoluto - Beethoven

Tracks:

Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 'Eroica': 1. Allegro con brio
Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 'Eroica': 2. Marcia funubre: Adagio assai
Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 'Eroica': 3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 'Eroica': 4. Finale: Allegro molto
Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93: 1. Allegro vivace e con brio
2. Allegro scherzando
Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93: 3. Tempo di Menuetto
Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93: 4. Allegro vivace

Tracks:

Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op.28
Don Juan, Op.20
'Salome', Op.54: Dance Of The Seven Veils
Sinfonia Concertante For Violin, Viola And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.364: 1. Allegro maestoso
Sinfonia Concertante For Violin, Viola And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.364: 2. Andante
Sinfonia Concertante For Violin, Viola And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.364: 3. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No.7 In E Major: 1. Allegro moderato
Symphony No.7 In E Major: 2. Adagio: Sehr Feierlichund sehr langsam
Symphony No.7 In E Major: 3. Scherzo: Sehr schnell- Trio: Etwas langsamer
Symphony No.7 In E Major: 4. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht schnell
2 Motets: 'Os justi'
2 Motets: 'Christus Factus est'

Tracks:

The Magic Flute: Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd sch Aria - Fritz Wunderlich
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Hier soll ich dich denn sehen- Aria - Fritz Wunderlich
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Wenn der Freude Trn fliessen- Aria - Fritz Wunderlich
Die Schng (The Creation): Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen Strahle- Verzweiflung, Wut und Schrecken- Aria - Fritz Wunderlich
Die Schng (The Creation): In vollem Glanze steiget jetzt / - Fritz Wunderlich
Die Schng (The Creation): Die Himmel erzen - Fritz Wunderlich
Die Schng (The Creation): Mit Wnd Hoheit angetan - Fritz Wunderlich
La Traviata: O Freunde, so leeret in vollen Z Fritz Wunderlich
La Traviata: O, lass uns fliehen aus diesen Mauern - Fritz Wunderlich
Eugene Onegin: Wohin seid ihr entschwunden- Aria- Lenski (Act II) - Fritz Wunderlich
Zar und Zimmerman: Lebe wohl, mein flandrisch Mhen - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Im Abendrot D799 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: An die Laute D905 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Die Forelle D550 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren D360 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Der Musensohn D764 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Der Einsame D800 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Frsglaube D686 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: An Sylvia D891 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Heidenrin D257 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Stchen D957 No.4 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: Liebhaber in allen Gestalten D558 - Fritz Wunderlich
12 Lieder: An die Musik D547 - Fritz Wunderlich

Tracks:

Concerto For Piano And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.449: 1. Allegro vivace
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.449: Andantino
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra In E Flat Major K.449: 3. Allegro, ma non troppo
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 1. Lebhaft
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 2. Innig
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 3. Mit Humor (Etwas hahnbuchen)
Davidsbundlertanze: 4. Ungeduldig
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 5. Einfach
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 6. Sehr rasch (Sehr rasch und in sich hinein)
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 7. Nicht Scnell (Mit ausserst starker Empfindung)
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 8. Frisch
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 9. Lebhaft
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 10. Balladenmassig. Sehr rasch
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 11. Einfach
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 12. Mit Humor
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 13. Wild und lustig
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 14. Zart und singend
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 15. Frisch
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 16. Mit gutem Humor
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 17. Wie aus der Ferne
Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: 18. Nicht schnell
Waldesrauschen (Forest Murmers)

Tracks:

Fantasia que cantrahaze la harpa en la manera de Ludovico - Narciso Yepes
4 Studies: Study In C Minor, Op.35, No.14 - Narciso Yepes
4 Studies: Study In B Minor, Op.35, No.22 - Narciso Yepes
4 Studies: Study In B Major, Op.35, No.21 - Narciso Yepes
4 Studies: Study In E minor, Op.6, No.11 - Narciso Yepes
Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Narciso Yepes
Tango - Narciso Yepes
tiree de, Op.165: Malaguena - Narciso Yepes
Homenaje 'Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy' - Manuel De Falla
En los trigales - Narciso Yepes
Madronos - Narciso Yepes
Habanera - Narciso Yepes
Cancion y Danza No.1 - Narciso Yepes
Concierto de Aranjuez: 1. Allegro con spirito - Narciso Yepes
Concierto de Aranjuez: 2. Adagio - Narciso Yepes
Concierto de Aranjuez: 3. Allegro gentile - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 1. El pano moruno - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 2. Seguidilla murciana - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 3. Asturiana - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 4. Jota - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 5. Nana - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 6. Cancion - Narciso Yepes
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: 7. Polo - Narciso Yepes

Amazon.com

This set marks the beginning of Deutsche Grammophon's classic stereo recordings, when the company went from being sonically so-so to the sonic vanguard. Though many of these CDs are familiar, DG's programmers are clever enough to include some incredibly tantalizing tidbits that many collectors must have. Pierre Fournier and Friedrich Gulda probing recordings of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas Op. 69 and 102, No. 2, are filled out by a somewhat labored but still stylish 1971 recording of the Chopin Cello Sonata. Pianist Geza Anda seems sluggish in Mozart's Piano Concerto K. 449, but there's a fine performance of Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze. There are convenient compilation discs devoted to the great singers Rita Streich and Fritz Wunderlich. Even Eugen Jochum's familiar Bruckner Symphony No. 7 is filled out with the same composer's motets, while Mstislav Rostropovich's Schumann Cello Concerto also features a rarely heard, positively yummy Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata. Only discs devoted to Wilhelm Kempff (Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto), Herbert von Karajan (Beethoven Symphonies 3 and 8), Karl Böhm (Strauss tone poems and Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante), and Narciso Yepes (Rodrigo and Falla) lack that sexy spin. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Good Years for Classical Music.......2000-04-12

This set marks the transition of classical recordings into the Stereo age. There is so much material that it is difficult to address it all, but I will do my best! The first disc, 1958, features an all-Mozart program by Rita Streich, including arias from her unmatched performances as Die Königin der Nacht and Blonda, as well as a rarely heard "Aer Tranquillo" from Il Re Pastore. These coloratura arias are delivered with such precision and flute-like high notes that you may doubt parts of them human! The second disk is Pierre Fournier playing two of Beethoven's later cello sonatas as well as the all-too-rarely heard Chopin sonata. The next disc is also cello, and features Rostropovich with the Schumann concerto, Rachmaninov Sonata (another rare gem) and a previously unreleased on CD Rococo Variations of Tchaikowsky, which easily outdoes even his own performance with von Karajan. The next disc, featuring Wilhelm Kempff, showcases two of his finer recordings: The Emperor Concerto and Hammerklavier sonata, both of Beethoven. There is something about Kempff's Beethoven sonatas that is truly enchanting (he recorded the entire cycle of 32 no less than three times, although the first had a few omissions for space). The next disc is from 1962, and that means von Karajan's Beethoven symphonies 3 and 8, which many people probably have in their collections already. Superb they are, but I would have preferred some lesser-known recordings. Karl Böhm's CD, unfortunately, does not do him the justice he deserves. The Mozart Sinfonia Concertante is somewhat banal, although the Strauss is very nice, especially Salome's Dance of the Seven Veils. Böhm shines brightest as an opera conductor, and the Salome is the only operatic selection. Pity.

Eugen Jochum brings spark to a very nice Brucker 7th and motets, even to a less-than avid Bruckner person like myself. Fritz Wunderlich is featured next, with warm, passionate arias from Mozart, Haydn, Verdi (in German!) and 12 magnificent Schubert Lieder. Although his career may have only lasted 10 years (ending with his untimely death, in the middle of recording Haydn's Die Schöpfung), Wunderlich is truly one of the great German lyric tenors. Géza Anda is next, with a nice Mozart K. 449 (in which he also serves as conductor) and a surprisingly eloquent Davidsbündlertänze. The last disc of this box is Narciso Yepes at his 10-string guitar. Full of resonance and technical virtuosity, he displays a program exclusively of Spanish music, including Sor, Albéniz, Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez and Falla's Spanish Folk Songs with Teresa Berganza. The intimacy of this last cycle of songs, mostly rather simple, is truly exquisite.

Even though many classical CD enthusiasts may have a few of these recordings in their collections already, this set is well worth the price, displaying eloquence and precision all the way through.

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