Barbara Hendricks, renowned for her exceptional vocal prowess and humanitarian efforts, delivers a captivating collection of sacred arias with her album "Barbara Hendricks sings Sacred Arias." Released in 2008, this double album spans a generous 2 hours and 20 minutes, featuring a diverse range of compositions that showcase Hendricks' versatility and artistry.
The album is a testament to Hendricks' extensive career, which has seen her excel both on the operatic stage and in concert halls worldwide. With over 50 recordings to her name, Hendricks brings a wealth of experience and a rich, expressive voice to this collection of sacred music. The tracklist is a blend of beloved classics and lesser-known gems, including works by Gounod, Bach, Schubert, Mozart, and many others. From the haunting beauty of "Ave Maria" to the powerful "Stabat Mater" by Rossini, each piece is performed with Hendricks' signature clarity and depth.
Accompanied by the Stockholm Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Neeme Järvi, the album benefits from a stellar ensemble that complements Hendricks' vocals perfectly. The recording quality is top-notch, ensuring that every nuance of Hendricks' performance is captured with precision. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Gounod & Bach: Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Barbara Hendricks, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Franck / Orch. Challan: Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis angelicusCésar Franck, Barbara Hendricks, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Schubert / Orch. Challan: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839Franz Schubert, Barbara Hendricks, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Anonymous: Air d'église, "Pieta, Signore" (Andantino)Alessandro Stradella, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Mascagni: Salve O MariaPietro Mascagni, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Hear My Prayer, WoO 15, MWV B49Felix Mendelssohn, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson
Gounod: Messe solennelle de Sainte-Cécile, CG 56: V. Sanctus (Andante)Charles Gounod, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Swedish Symphonic Radio Orchestra
Rossini: Stabat Mater: VIII. Inflammatus et accensus (Soprano, Chorus)Gioachino Rossini, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Penderecki: A Polish Requiem: No. 10, Lacrimosa (Soprano, Chorus)Krzysztof Penderecki, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 "Kaddish": II. Din-TorahLeonard Bernstein, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Eric Ericson, Swedish Symphonic Radio Orchestra
Lloyd Webber: Requiem: VII. Pie Jesu (Soprano, Boy Soprano, Chorus)Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Traditional: Amazing GraceTraditional, Barbara Hendricks
Traditional: When The Saints Go Marchin' InTraditional, Barbara Hendricks, Arne Wilhelmsson, Orphei Drängar, Thomas Bergqvist, Ulf Johansson
Traditional: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless ChildTraditional, Barbara Hendricks
Mozart: Grabmusik, K. 42: IV. Geliebte Seel', was redest du? - Betracht dies HerzWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Vesperae de Dominica, K. 321: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great": III. Credo - Et incarnatus estWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Litaniae Lauretanae, K. 195: V. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Andrew Fowler-Watts, Edward Caswell, Hilary Brooks, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Davidde Penitente, K. 469: "Fra l'oscure ombre funeste"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Mozart: Litaniae de venerabili altaris sacramento, K. 243: VI. Dulcissimum conviviumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Mass No. 15 in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation": VI. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Andrew Fowler-Watts, Edward Caswell, Hilary Brooks
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