Ben Heppner Sings Richard Strauss

On this CD:

1. Guntram, opera, Op. 25 Ewig einsam...Wenn du einst die Gauen
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Ben Heppner
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

2. Feuersnot, opera, Op. 50 Love Scene
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

3. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman Without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 Falke, Falke, du wiedergefundener
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Ben Heppner
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

4. Intermezzo, opera, Op. 72 Träumerei am Kamin
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

5. Die Liebe der Danae, opera, Op. 83 In Syriens Glut...
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Ben Heppner
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

6. Daphne, opera, Op. 82 Was erblicke ich?
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Ben Heppner
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

7. Die schweigsame Frau (The Silent Woman), opera, Op. 80 Potpourri
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

8. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 Di rigori armato il seno
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Ben Heppner
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

9. Intermezzo, opera, Op. 72 Fröhlicher Beschluss
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

Tracks:

Guntram: 'Ewig einsam - Wenn du einst die Gauen'
Feuersnot: Love Scene
Die Frau ohne Schatten: Act II Scene Change And 'Falke, Falke, du wiedergefundener'
Intermezzo: No. 10b Traumerei am Kamin
Die Liebe der Danae: Orchestral Introduction To Act III And 'In Syriens Glut...'
Daphne: 'Was erblicke ich?'
Die schweigsame Frau: Potpourri
Der Rosenkavalier: 'Di rigori armato il seno'
Intermezzo: No. 10d Frohlicher Beschluss

Customer Reviews:

Heppner's glorious tenor in operatic Strauss.......2006-01-09

I can't think of another recital of tenor arias from the oepras of Richard Strauss, but this one with Canadian forces is magnificent. Heppner was in best voice in 1994 appearing with the Toronto Sym. under its then-conductor Andrew Davis. Neither orchestra nor conductor are first-rate, but it hardly matters. Heppner soars over all challenges, in taxing arias ranging from extremely early Strauss--his first opera, the highly Wagnerian Guntram--to the late Daphne and Die Liebe der Danae.

Much of this music is obscure; most listeners will only recognize the famous Italin tenor's aria form the first act of Rosenkavalier. But Heppner makes it all worthwhile thanks to his unsurpased vocalism. Davis helps the pace by inserting four orchestral selections between the five long arias (the Guntram selection is 12 min., the one from Frau ohne Schatten 11 min.) For anyone who hasn't heard Heppner as the Emperor, this last is a great treat. The recorded sound is a bit too bright but not so much that listening is unpleasant. Overall, this unique album is one to be deeply grateful for.

Average customer rating:

The best collection of Strauss Tenor arias.

Ben Heppner Sings Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss , Andrew Davis , Ben Heppner , and Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Manufacturer: CBC
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003XUA
Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

Guntram: 'Ewig einsam - Wenn du einst die Gauen'
Feuersnot: Love Scene
Die Frau ohne Schatten: Act II Scene Change And 'Falke, Falke, du wiedergefundener'
Intermezzo: No. 10b Traumerei am Kamin
Die Liebe der Danae: Orchestral Introduction To Act III And 'In Syriens Glut...'
Daphne: 'Was erblicke ich?'
Die schweigsame Frau: Potpourri
Der Rosenkavalier: 'Di rigori armato il seno'
Intermezzo: No. 10d Frohlicher Beschluss

Customer Reviews:

The best collection of Strauss Tenor arias........2000-04-27

This CD explores the tenor's contribution to Richard Strauss operas. The arias are breathtaking, and are sung beautifully. Here the Emperor's aria is sung better than on Heppner's full length recording of "Frau Ohne Shatten". Apollo's aria is amazing as well. Heppner ownes every arias on this disc. His Guntram makes you wish he'd make a full length recording, as do all the arias and their respective operas. I haven't seen these arias collected together before, and that reason alone is enough to recommend this disc. More than that this disc is simply amazing, Heppner is recorded here at the begining of his carrer, and his voice is brillant, and exquisite. You simply must buy this CD, any Heppner or Strauss fan must have this in there collection.

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