Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets CD

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: Il barbiere di Siviglia; I Capuleti e i Montecchi, opera: Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio... La tremenda ultrice spada; Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?... Komm, Hoffnung; Otello, opera: Assisa a pie d'un salice; Tancredi, opera: Di tanti palpiti; Semiramide, opera: Bel raggio lusinghier; DISC 2: italiana in Algeri, L'; Orphee et Eurydice; Sapho, opera: Ou suis-je?... O ma lyre immortelle; prophete, grand opera in 5 acts: Ah! mon fils, soit beni!, Le; Alceste; Il Trovatore, opera: Stride la vampa!... Condotta ell'era in ceppi; DISC 3: Magnificat, for 5 voices, 5-part chorus, orchestra & continuo in D major, BWV 243; Magnificat, for 5 voices, 5-part chorus, orchestra & continuo in D major, BWV 243; Weihnachtsoratorium; St. Matthew Passion; Bist du bei mir, for voice & continuo; Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion; Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: I know that my Redeemer liveth; Rodelinda, regina de' Langobardi, opera, HWV 19: Scacciata dal suo nido; Rodelinda, regina de' Langobardi, opera, HWV 19: Dove sei, amato bene?; Rodelinda, regina de' Langobardi, opera, HWV 19: Vivi, tiranno; DISC 4: Semiramide, opera: Eccomi alfine in Babilonia... Ah! quel giomo ognor rammento; prophete, grand opera in 5 acts: O pretres de Baal... O toi qui m'abbandonnes, Le; Clemenza di Tito, opera, K. 621: Parto, parto, ma tu, ben mio, La; Huguenots, grand opera in 5 acts: Nobles seigneurs, salut!, Les; italiana in Algeri, L'; fille du regiment, opera: Deciso e dunque... Le ricchezze ed il grado, La; cenerentola, La; DISC 5: siege de Corinthe, Le; siege de Corinthe, Le; donna del lago, La; donna del lago, La; DISC 6: Werther, lyric drama in 4 acts: Air des lettres. Werther! Werther!; Werther, lyric drama in 4 acts: Air des larmes. Va! Laisse couler mes larmes; Mignon, opera in 3 acts: Connais-tu le pays?; Mignon, opera in 3 acts: C'est moi... Me voici dans son boudoir; Mignon, opera in 3 acts: Elle est la, pres de lui!; Carmen, opera: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle; Carmen, opera: Pres des remparts de Seville; Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Printemps qui commence; Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix; DISC 7: Ich atmet' einen linden Duft, song for voice & piano; Liebst du um Schonheit, song for voice & piano in C major; Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder, song for voice & piano; Um Mitternacht, song for voice & piano; Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen, song for voice & piano; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, song cycle for voice & piano; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, song cycle for voice & piano; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, song cycle for voice & piano; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, song cycle for voice & piano; DISC 8: Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano; Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano; Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano; Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano; Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano; Der Engel; Stehe still!; Im Treibhaus; Schmerzen; Traume; DISC 9: Im Fruhling; Nacht und Traume; Die junge Nonne; Fischerweise; Die Lotosblume; Aus den Hebraischen Gesangen; Die Kartenlegerin; Abendlied; Auf einer Wanderung; Der Genesene an die Hoffnung; Mein Liebster hat zu Tische, song for voice & piano; Mignon; Schon sind, doch kalt die Himmelssterne, song for voice & piano, Op. 19/3; Fur funfzehn Pfennige; Befreit; Disc; Chanson d'Avril; Adieux de l'Hotesse Arabe; Vieille Chanson; Absence; Flute de Pan, La; Chevelure, La; Tombeau des Naiades, Le; No. 1: El Pano Moruno; No. 2: Seguidilla Murciana; No. 3: Asturiana; No. 4: Jota; No. 5: Nana; No. 6: Cancion; No. 7: Polo; Villancico Castellano; Jesus de Nazareth; Villancico Asturiano; Villancico Andaluz; DISC 10: Chanson d'avril: "Leve-toi! leve-toi!", song for voice & piano; Adieu de l'hotesse arabe: "Puis'que rein ne t'arrete en cet heureyx pays", song for voice & piano; Vieille chanson, song for voice & piano; Absence, son

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets Track Listing of songs: Goldberg Variations, for keyboard (Clavier-Ubung IV), BWV 988 (BC L9); Aria variata, for keyboard in A minor ("In the Italian Style"), BWV 989 (BC L179); Italian Concerto, for solo keyboard in F major (Clavier-Ubung II/1), BWV 971 (BC L7); Overture in the French Manner, partita for keyboard in B minor (Clavier-Ubung II/2), BWV 831;

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets This Decca reissue from First Impression Music entitled El Amor Brujo usually translated as "Love the Magician" features Fruhbeck De Burgos conducting the New Philharmonia Orchestra. Originally recorded by Decca in 1966 in Kingsway Hall, the location of

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets Frank Graves studied violin in Vienna, Austria under Guenter Pichler, the former concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, Harry Farbman and Jean Piguet. He was a member of the National Symphony Orchestra in 1976-77 under Mstislav Rostropovich. He has appeared in recitals at the Longy School of Music and the Gardner Museum and is an active freelance player in the Boston area. Colleen Katsuki has delighted audiences throughout New England and New York as a collaborative pianist. She has performed with violinists Frank Graves and Lucy Chapman Stoltzman, pianist Jennifer Elowsky-Fox, and soprano Joanna Porackova as well as with the New England Philharmonic and the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra. A student of Mary Sauer, pianist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, she also studied with the renowned Hungarian coach, Dusi Mura and with Anthony di Bonaventura at Boston University.

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets  

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets Track Listing of songs: Work; Missa 'Faisant Regretz,' for four parts; Let Our Mouths Be Filled with Thy Praise, O Lord; Trisagion; Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace; He rejoices because of you; Miserere; Angel's voice; Adam's contrition before heaven; Hymn of Cherubins of Tikhon, Bulgarian melody; Chant des cherubins; We sing the praises of you, Bulgarian melody for 4; We sing Your Praises; Your Holy Spirit; My Heart is ready;

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets Track Listing of songs: Elizabethan Dance Suite for brass ensemble & percussion: Almand; Symphony No. 1 in D major; Trumpet Concerto in E flat major, H. 7e/1: Finale: Allegro; Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major; Minuet in A major, arrangement; Symphony in F major; Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace; Canon in D major, instrumental arrangement; Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello & double bass in A major; Symphony No. 31 in D major; Suite española, for guitar; Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2: Presto; Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra: Dance. On the Lawn; Mandolin Concerto, for mandolin, strings & continuo in C major, RV 425: Allegro; Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Allegro; Serenade No. 9 for orchestra in D major;

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets *AWARD WINNER*AlmaNova "Classic Giuliani" CRITIC'S CHOICE, 2008American Record Guide Review of AlmaNova's "Classic Giuliani"-American Record Guide by K. Keaton In May/June I reviewed a similar program by a Danish violin-guitar duo, Kim Sjorgen and Lars Hannibal. I responded warmly to that performance, but this one is even better. I was prepared not to like this, a self-release of a pair of young players with little information about the music or performers. I had to go to their website to get the last names, beyond Almer and Jessica (come on, folks, the world needs adults). But I thoroughly enjoyed these performances. Though the scores do say "for flute or violin and guitar", I think the music works better on flute than violin. Certainly there are no double stops or specialized bowings that might be idiomastic for violin but impossible on flute. Actually, any melody instrument can do these, but the parts seem especially right for flute. These are really elegant, tasteful performances. Pierce is a fine player with a lovely sound and a great sense of balance with her partner. She phrases subtly and beautifully and really understands this style. Imamovic is a fluid, somewhat understated player, but a solid partner who never seems to struggle. Another advantage to this recording is that the program does not include the frankly odd set of variations played by Sjorgen and Hannibal, but does include the Grand Duo Concertant, Opus 85. That is not as virtuosic or imaginative as the Gran Duetto Concertante, but it is quite lovely and has a ravishing melodic slow movement. AlmaNova's Giuliani is some of the best I've heard. © K. Keaton AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE Review of AlmaNova's "Classic Giuliani"by James Scott, Minor 7th AlmaNova's second release, "Classical Guiliani," offers masterful interpretations of the late Italian guitar virtuoso's enduring work. AlmaNova is an innovative duo consisting of American flutist Jessica Pierce and Bosnian guitarist Almer Imamovic. Both musicians are classically trained and faithfully perform Guiliani's cannon with both grace and passion. Jessica Pierce's virtuosic flute is prominently featured throughout this recording. Her rich, warm intonation draws the listener deeper into each composition. Imamovic's supportive pianistic approach is also noteworthy, providing an excellent backdrop for his partner's melodic cadenzas. The guitarist also creates intricate rhythmic patterns and dazzling solo flights demonstrating a solid fluency on his instrument. Together the two eloquently produce impeccable performances of classical music which are sure to please even the most discerning listeners of this genre. © James Scott, Minor 7th "AlmaNova's Giuliani is some of the best I've heard."-AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE "Flautist Jessica Pierce produces a most beautiful clear and pure tone, has impeccable intonation, and an idiomatic and stylish way of ornamenting the melodies" -Pan - The Flute Magazine (The Journal of the British Flute Society) U. K "Imamovic wowed his listeners with an ageless virtuosity"-Glendale News PressGlendale, USA "Excellent technique and virtuosity"-OslobodjenjeSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina "Imamovic's cadenzas were virtuosic masterpieces"-Oakwood RegisterDayton, USA "American flutist, Jessica Pierce gave a ravishing performance at Nice's historic Cloitre de Nice"-Nice MatinNice, France "Mr. Imamovic left audiences stunned with his 10 magic fingers!"-La PercheMamers, France

Wagner: Opera Arias and Duets