Sings Handel & Bach Sacred Arias

On this CD:

1. Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

2. Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion), BWV 244 Recitativo. Du lieber Heiland du ... Aria. Buß' und Reu
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

3. Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion), BWV 244 Aria. Erbarme dich, erbarme dich, mein Gott
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

4. Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion), BWV 244 Recitativo. Erbarm' es Gott! ... Aria. Können Tränen meiner Wangen
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 Recitativo. Behold, a virgin shall conceive ... Aria. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

6. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 Aria. He was despised
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

7. Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54 Aria. Their land brought forth frogs
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

8. Belshazzar, oratorio, HWV 61 Aria. Oh sacred oracles of truth!
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

9. L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Pastoral Ode), oratorio, HWV 55 Aria. May at last
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Birch, John Constable, Celia Nicklin, Stephen Orton, Kenneth Sillito
Conducted by Neville Marriner

Tracks:

Alessandro Severo: Ouverture HWV A13 - George Frideric Handel
Britannia: Welcome Mars - George Frideric Handel
Dione: Pretty Warblers - George Frideric Handel
Hornpipe - George Frideric Handel
Rosamond: Rise, Glory, rise - George Frideric Handel
Ariodante: Ingrato Polinesso...Neghittosi or voi che fate?, HWV 33:41b - George Frideric Handel
Alcina: Credete al mio dolore, HWV 34:40 - George Frideric Handel
Alcina: Tornami a vagheggiar, HWV 34:15 - George Frideric Handel
March In D, HWV 345 - George Frideric Handel
Alexander's Feast: War, He Sung, Is Toil And Trouble, HWV 75:11 - George Frideric Handel
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato: Sweet Bird, HWV 55:11-12 - George Frideric Handel
Saul: Capricious Man, HWV 53:37 - George Frideric Handel
Comus: By The Rushy-Fringed Bank - George Frideric Handel
Comus: Brightest Lady - Thrice Upon Thy Finger's Tip - George Frideric Handel
The Tempest: Where The Bee Sucks There Lurk I - George Frideric Handel

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The Creation: With Verdure Clad - Emma Kirkby
The Creation: On Mighty Pens - Emma Kirkby
Il re pastore, K208: Aer tranquillo e di sereni - Emma Kirkby
Il re pastore, K208: L'amero, saro costante - Emma Kirkby
Voi avete un cor fedele, K217 - Emma Kirkby
Ah, lo prvidi!, K272 - Emma Kirkby
Zaide, K344: Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben - Emma Kirkby
Zaide, K344: Trostlos schluchzet Philomele - Emma Kirkby
Nehmt meinen Dank, ihr holden Gonner!, K383 - Emma Kirkby
Ch'io mi scordi di te?, K505 - Emma Kirkby

Customer Reviews:

All hail the Queen of Early Music!.......2004-10-27

I had the pleasure recently of attending a recital with Miss Kirkby and Fretwork, here in Houston. I had heard of her, but wasn't all too familiar with her voice. Then, I decided a couple of days before the performance that I would buy one of her discs, for her to autograph. Honestly, I chose this two-disc recital because it had a nice picture of her, with space for her to autograph!

I am happy to say that I chose what is surely one of the most pleasant soprano recitals on the market. Her voice is essentially "white," as opposed to a full operatic voice with vibrato, etc. Nonetheless, what she does with this ample selection of music, esp. Mozart, is truly incredible.

Rise, Glory, Rise, as mentioned by at least one other reviewer, is nothing short of stunning. I like the way she sings, "Bid the drum, bid the drum," with much enthusiasm. The orchestration is spectacular baroque, with the expert conducting of Hogwood, who conducts on the entire recital. (I had the pleasure to hear him conduct Ariodante here in Houston a couple of seasons back, at HGO).

Speaking of Ariodante, there is an aria from that opera, as well as other Handel arias on the first disc. Now, those of us who cut our operatic teeth on Joan Sutherland or Beverly Sills may not appreciate Emma Kirkby at first. Being used to Joan's upward transpositions, interpolated high notes, and intricate cadenzas, it took a couple of listens to appreciate Kirby's rendition of Tornami a Vagheggar. We must remember that the Sutherland and Sills interpretations took lots of liberties that Handel didn't necessarily intend!

While I do enjoy the first disc, I relish the second disc from start to end. First, there are two arias from Haydn's Creation. The orchestration is sublime, and Emma calms us with her "cooing" in the second selection. Then comes Mozart, which fills the rest of the second disc. Kirby's L'amero, Saro Costante is a miracle. To give you an example, I have heard Leontyne Price's interpretation, and had previously dismissed hte aria as a bore. Kirkby, however, sounds so sweet and virginal, so much so that you can really picture a young lady singing about fidelity. The purity and exquisiteness of Kirby's singing will melt you.

Another joy is Voi Avete Un Cor Fedele. Kirkby isn't a coloratura fanatic like our beloved Sutherland,but when she does coloratura, it is enthralling. Here, she uses rapid coloratura, a la Cecilia Bartoli, to stunning effect.

It would have been easy to choose a lot of Mozart standard arias, like Matern aller Arten. However, Emma steers clear of those chestnuts on this recital, instead treating us to lesser-known works. Just when you start to settle in the second disc, she melts you again with arias in German, from one of Mozart's lesser-known operas. The first of these three arias moved me to tears. Words simply can't express the purity of her tone, and the tender care she lavishes on the text! Beguiling, to say the least.

Finally, there is Non Temerte, Amato Bene. I first heard this aria on a recently-issued two-disc recital of Teresa Berganza. While Berganza charms us with her warm tone and vibrato, Emma Kirkby's interpretation is no less valid.

Even if you don't particularly care for the current early-music revival, any lover of the human voice and operatic arias should buy this treasurable recital.

An uplifting experience.......2002-06-05

This is not a muscial review. That would be beyond my talents. No, this is a "spiritual" review and here is the reason. I had experienced a personal tragedy and turned often to music to revive my spirits and maintain my hope that things would right themselves in my life. Works such as Hayden's "Creation," Beethoven's "Fidelio," many of Bach's cantatas, Vivaldi's "Glorias," etc. Then I bought this CD. Immediately, I couldn't get enough of it. I felt uplifted everytime I listened, and it wasn't the same track each time that gave me that small feeling of joy that only music can provide. All is well again in my life and I continue to adore listening to this CD. For me, it was, and continues to be, magical.

Mysterious Beauty.......2001-11-19

Classical music is one of the greatest joys in life. Opera on the other hand, is often too melodramatic to stomach. But there is nothing more enchanting than an Aria. On this 2 CD set, Emma Kirkby sings in sweet exultation. Her voice expresses power and agility yet a limpid tranquility. Clarity is the greatest achievement of any musician. With the aid of precision accompaniment on period instruments, shameless perfection is delivered. She soothes the soul longing for beauty. Her marvelous Soprano is rendered on 25 tracks in this eclectic ensemble. If you are a champion of Handel or a devotee of Mozart, you should not hesitate to purchase this CD. Emma Kirkby will have you beaming with delight and pining for more. Surely it will be one of the brightest of your collection.

The divine voice of Emma Kirkby.......2000-06-07

An outstanding collection of Italian, German and English arias, beautifully sung by my favourite soprano voice Emma Kirkby - the diva of renaissance and baroque music. All the arias are enchanting, especially "Rise, Glory, rise" an aria from Arne's opera "Rosamond". The conducting and playing of Christopher Hogwood and his team of period-performance specialist The Academy of Ancient Music are as always superb.These are all arias to have one wanting to go back to the complete operas. Strongly recommended.

Jennifer Larmore Sings Great Operatic Arias

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The Art of Serious Fun
Larmore at her best again!

Jennifer Larmore Sings Great Operatic Arias

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Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

Star Of the Evening
O My Beloved
Fierce Flames Are Raging
Love Like Mine Is the Light Of Creation
That Ungrateful Man Betrayed Me
Where Was I?
My Beloved
Hence, Iris Hence Away!
Tell Me, My Beating Heart
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O Hated Gift
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Customer Reviews:

The Art of Serious Fun.......2007-07-01

While most opera stars are submitting to record label hype and narrow artistic freedom, Jennifer Larmore seems to be flourishing in the recording studio. With Opera Rara and now Chandos behind her, she continues to offer sumptuous recordings that are both entertaining and of great artistic caliber. Certainly Larmore does not have to prove herself as she has been performing for nearly 25 years. Anyone who has seen her live knows she is the real deal and she is in top form on this arias disc. Now, mind you, she is singing both mezzo and soprano roles here. And in English. I was skeptical. Being a huge Larmore fan, I though "uh, oh"...My last Chandos purchase was Elizabeth Futral's arias disc and I was not impressed. But here the translations (sung in delicious theatrical English), top-notch singing by Je La and perfect conducting by David Parry with the Philharmonia Orchestra combine to make a highly addictive disc that will go down in history with Larmore's classics Where Shall I Fly and Call Me Mister. She really sets the bar high for other singers.

Thankfully, Larmore goes out of her comfort zone and sings some arias that one would not normally associate with this fearless singer. The Don Carlos and Trovatore arias will certainly give her naysayers something to chew on, but she does it! Note the last few bars of "O Hated Gift". I was on the edge of my seat.

The opening number ("Star of the Evening" from Adriana Lecouvreur) alone is worth the price of the disc. Orchestra and singer match brilliantly and Larmore's final bars brought tears to my eyes. It's good stuff.

The weak spots are minor. Poor Colin Lee is left on the floor in the Favorita duet. A more experienced tenor would have made this duet electrifying. On the other hand, Larmore alone (track 2) singing "O My Beloved" from Favorita proves (as she did in 2001 with OONY) that she should be singing this role on the stage and in a full recording while we're at it. She is Leonora and the tension she creates is heartbreaking.

I could have done without Hence, Iris Hence Away, heard on her In Performance DVD and Where Shall I Fly cd (surely there are other Handel arias, but perhaps that's another Chandos disc in the works???!!!), but it displays how she can still sing Handel like no other. The Tancredi aria is a nice surprise.

The Gioconda track is a blood and guts duet thanks to Susan Patterson and Larmore's singing. I love how Opera Rara and Chandos recital cds always include duets and more. Larmore is a generous singer and part of her genius is how she works off other artists.

As with every Larmore recital disc, she closes with a treat. Juliet's Waltz Song from Gounod's Romeo and Juliet???? Is she kidding??? Nope. I've heard many a soprano struggle though this aria and merely pull it off with a pinched high note. Should Larmore be singing this aria? Hell, no...Can she? Hell, yes!!! But what's so special is she sings it with pure pleasure; as if she'd sung this song her whole career. Not as a mezzo slumming it in soprano territory. And I think that's what she's trying to tell us here. Have fun, be true to your art form and never pander to your audience.

Larmore at her best again!.......2007-06-01

Jennifer Larmore is my favorite mezzosoprano since the very first time. Such an extraordinary artist! To enjoy!

Jennifer Larmore es mi mezzosoprano favorita desde la primera vez que la escuché. Es una artista extraordinaria y este nuevo cd, a pesar de estar grabado en inglés, muestra, una vez más, la calidad interpretativa de esta maravillosa cantante. Incluso se permite el lujo de cantar el vals de Juliette con más seguridad que muchas sopranos que la tienen en repertorio.

Lucia Popp Sings Cantatas and Arias with Trumpet

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Kathleen Ferrier Sings Bach; Handel

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Marian Anderson Rare and Unpublished Recordings, 1936 - 1952

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Marian Anderson - an outstanding collection

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Release Date: 1999-11-30

Tracks:

Se Florindo E Fedele
Begrussung
Die Flote Weich Gefuhl
Die Forelle
Der Doppelganger
Wohin?
Der Jungling Und Der Tod
Der Erlkonig
Denn Es Gehet Dem Menschen
Ich Wandte Mich Und Sahe
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Wenn Ich Mit Menschen
Befreit
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Var Det En Drom?
When I Am Laid In Earth
O Men From The Fields
When Night Descends (In The Silence Of Night)
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Will O' The Wisp

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The rich-toned, musically elegant, always dignified contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993) is probably best known as the first African-American to sing at New York's Metropolitan Opera House, but by the time she did (in the mid '50s), her once burnished, glorious voice was no longer at its best. Years before, when she was not permitted to sing in the Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall (or any other hall in the U.S. capital), she gave a concert in the open air, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, which was attended by press, dignitaries, and a crowd of more than 75,000. Much of her late work is well known--arias from Verdi's Un ballo in maschera, spirituals, and the like--but this CD also allows us to hear the voice when it was young--in the 1930s and '40s. One can almost hear Schubert's trout ("Die Forelle") dancing around in the water, and an aria by Scarlatti shows Anderson's coloratura abilities--the big voice could be scaled down to intimate, chamberlike proportions. She brings her intelligence and textual insights to other songs by Schubert and Brahms as well. This is a marvelous collection and a fine tribute to an American original. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Marian Anderson - an outstanding collection.......2003-05-03

This CD with recordings of Marian Anderson between 1936 and 1952, should be heavily promoted. The CD gives listeners a fantastic opportunity to hear the singer in a variety of song styles and languages. I heard her sing live, once, in the 1960's and was stunned then by her vocal skills and musicality. This is the first record or CD which truly reflects her amazing talent.

Lily Pons sings Donizetti, Verdi, Debussy, Rossini, Delibes

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Robert White Sings Handel Arias (Virgin Classics)

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Diana Montague Sings Great Operatic Arias, Vol. 2

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