Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Sir John Barbirolli's forthcoming album, "Concertos and Vocal Music: Chopin, Bach, Ravel..." set to release on December 4, 2024, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, blending the profound depths of classical compositions with the dramatic intensity of opera, all performed with Barbirolli's unparalleled mastery.
The album opens with the delicate and expressive Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major by Handel, arranged by Rothwell and Mackerras, followed by the vibrant and rhythmic 7 Canciones populares españolas by Falla, orchestrated by Halffter. The program continues with Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto in F Minor, showcasing the instrument's range and depth, and Purcell's hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" from Dido and Aeneas.
Barbirolli's interpretation of Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor is a highlight, capturing the piece's emotional resonance and technical complexity. The album also features Franck's Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, a work that demands both precision and passion, and Verdi's powerful arias from Otello, performed with dramatic flair.
Glazunov's Violin Concerto in A Minor adds a touch of Russian romance, while Mahler's Kindertotenlieder offers a poignant reflection on loss. Ravel's Shéhérazade completes the vocal selections with its enchanting melodies and exotic allure.
The album concludes with Bach's Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major and Elgar's ethereal "Softly and Gently" from The Dream of Gerontius, leaving the audience with a sense of tranquility and fulfillment. With a duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, this album is a testament to Barbirolli's artistry and the enduring power of classical music.
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: I. Adagio - Allegro (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Hallé
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: II. Siciliana (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Valda Aveling, Hallé
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: III. Vivace (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Valda Aveling, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 1, El paño morunoManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 2, Seguidilla murcianaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 3, AsturianaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 4, JotaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 5, NanaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 6, CanciónManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 7, PoloManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: II. Romanza. Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: III. Finale. Rondo alla tedescaRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: Lament. "When I Am Laid in Earth" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Sir John Barbirolli, Victoria de los Ángeles, English Chamber Orchestra
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: "With Drooping Wings Ye Cupids Come" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Sir John Barbirolli, Ambrosian Singers, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: I. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: III. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act II: Coro a bocca chiusa (Coro)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act III: "Come una mosca prigioniera" (Suzuki, Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Anna Di Stasio, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act III: "Con onor muore" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: I. Poco allegroCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: II. Allegretto quasi andanteCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: III. Molto piu lentoCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: IV. Allegro non troppoCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 1: "Credo in un Dio crudel" (Iago)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act I: "Eccola... Cassio... a te" (Iago)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act IV: "Piangea cantando nell'erma landa" (Emilia, Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Anna Di Stasio, Gwyneth Jones, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act IV: "Ave Maria, piena di grazia" (Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Gwyneth Jones, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: I. ModeratoAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: II. AndanteAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: III. CadenzaAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: IV. AnimandoAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 1, Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgehnGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 2, Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle FlammenGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 3, Wenn dein Mütterlein, tritt zur Tür hereinGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur augesgengen!Gustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 5, In diesen Wetter, indiesem BrausGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 1, AsieMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 2, La Flûte enchantéeMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 3, L'IndifférentMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir John Barbirolli, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson, Unknown Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: III. Finale. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir John Barbirolli, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson, Unknown Orchestra
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: Softly and Gently (Angel, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Ambrosian Singers, Halle Choir, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Hallé
Sir John Barbirolli, born in London to Italian and French parents, was a distinguished British conductor and cellist whose career spanned over four decades. Renowned for his warmth and generosity on the podium, Barbirolli is most celebrated for his long tenure as the conductor of the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, a position he held from 1943 until his passing in 1970. His leadership was instrumental in saving the orchestra from dissolution during World War II. Prior to this, he served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic, succeeding the legendary Arturo Toscanini. Barbirolli's extensive discography reflects his deep connection to the music, offering insights into his prolific career and his enduring legacy in the classical and opera genres. His recordings, spanning from his early days as a cellist to his later years as a conductor, continue to inspire and enchant audiences worldwide.
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