Frederica von Stade: Duets, Arias, Scenes & Songs
Born in 1945, Frederica von Stade – who auditioned for the Met on a $50 bet – is considered one of the world’s most accomplished mezzo-sopranos. This 4CD set celebrates her unique voice and spans the incredibly broad spectrum of styles for which she is known.
The compilation includes von Stade’s recording debut, an unusual and eclectic choice of arias and duets with Judith Blegen, such as Mozart’s chamber-scale arrangement of ‘Non so piu’. With a disc dedicated to Italian opera, in which Monteverdi’s neglected Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria of 1639 is accorded equal status alongside Rossini’s better-known bel canto works, von Stade’s far-reaching programme extends into CD4’s song recital – where her affinity for French repertoire comes to the fore. Also featuring gems such as Carol Hall’s endearing Jenny Rebecca, it offers a stark contrast to the disc of Mahler song-cycles, in which the singer achieves a particularly nostalgic tone.
Von Stade’s honey-coated, light voice was, in its time, a fresh alternative to those of powerhouse mezzos like Marilyn Horne. Full of dramatic characterisation and detailing a fascinating assortment of music, this collection demonstrates how skilfully the singer bent the standard recording format in order to serve the repertoire that she excelled in.
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Kategorie:
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Filmy i muzyka
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Język wydania:
angielski
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EAN:
8718247711253
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Wymiary:
14.0x12.0cm
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Waga:
0.21kg
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Czas trwania:
3:05:57
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Nośniki:
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#1: Italian opera Arias
(CD Audio)
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1. Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria, opera in 3 acts, SV 325: Torna, torna (13:02)
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2. La boheme, opera: E destin! (06:04)
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3. Idaspe: Ombra fedel anch'io (08:50)
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4. Tancredi, opera: Di tanti palpiti (07:24)
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5. Semiramide, opera: Bel raggio lusinghier (07:00)
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6. Nina, o sia La pazza per amore, opera: Il mio ben quando verra (08:23)
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#2: Duets
(CD Audio)
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1. Le nozze di Figaro (02:57)
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2. Botschaft (05:01)
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3. Endimione e Cintia (03:03)
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4. Das Glück (00:51)
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5. Chanson perpétuelle (08:25)
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6. Weg der Liebe I (02:15)
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7. Klänge II (02:08)
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8. Walpurgisnacht (01:31)
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9. Le bonheur est chose légere (03:54)
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10. Phänomen (01:54)
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11. Weg der Liebe II (04:52)
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12. Die Verschworenen (03:20)
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13. Klosterfräulein (01:54)
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#3: Gustav Mahler
(CD Audio)
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1. Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (16:51)
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2. Lieder nach Gedichten von Friedrich Ruckert (18:33)
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3. Des Knaben Wunderhorn (05:00)
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#4: Song Recital
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1. Die drei Zigeuner (05:09)
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2. Sorrow, stay (04:27)
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3. Aupres de ma blonde (03:32)
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4. The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation (10:00)
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5. Au pré de la Rose (01:36)
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6. Einst (00:52)
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7. La Tombeau des Naiades (03:12)
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8. Jenny Rebecca (03:12)
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9. La Chevelure (03:57)
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10. D'ou venez-vous fillette? (02:15)
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11. Come again, sweet love doth now invite (02:28)
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12. La Flute du Pan (03:00)
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13. Ou irai-je me plaindre? (03:41)
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14. Oh! quand je dors (05:14)