Frizzante: Celebrating Vocal Music Celebration, conducted by Marek Janowski, is a vibrant and diverse collection of classical vocal masterpieces, released on September 17, 2021, by Pentatone. This album spans a rich tapestry of compositions, from Puccini's iconic "Nessun dorma" to Schubert's poignant "Der Lindenbaum," showcasing the extraordinary talents of renowned artists such as Piotr Beczala, Ian Bostridge, and Lise Davidsen, accompanied by the esteemed Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra.
With a duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, this album offers a captivating journey through various musical eras and styles, highlighting the beauty and depth of vocal music. The tracklist includes a mix of arias, songs, and choral works, featuring compositions by Handel, Mozart, Weber, Wagner, and many more. Each piece is meticulously performed, bringing out the nuanced emotions and technical brilliance that define these timeless classics.
Frizzante: Celebrating Vocal Music Celebration is a testament to Marek Janowski's mastery as a conductor, his ability to bring together an ensemble of world-class musicians, and his commitment to celebrating the rich heritage of vocal music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Turandot, SC 91, Act III: Nessun dormaGiacomo Puccini, Piotr Beczala, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Marco Boemi, Cor de la Generalitat Valenciana
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: No. 12, For unto as a Child is bornGeorge Frideric Handel, Justin Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, RIAS Kammerchor
Christus factus est, WAB 11Anton Bruckner, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Philipp Ahmann
O salutaris hostiaĒriks Ešenvalds, South Dakota Chorale, Brian A. Schmidt
Hänsel und Gretel, EHWV 93.3, Act II: Abends, will ich schlafen geh'nEngelbert Humperdinck, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Marek Janowski, Katrin Wundsam, Alexandra Steiner
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III: Und ob die Wolke sie verhülleCarl Maria von Weber, Marek Janowski, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Lise Davidsen
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90, Act III: Mild und leiseRichard Wagner, Marek Janowski, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Nina Stemme
4 Songs, Op. 27, TrV 170: No. 4, Morgen! (Arr. for Mezzo-Soprano, Violin & Piano by Magdalena Kožená, Sir Simon Rattle & Wolfram Brandl)Richard Strauss, Magdalena Kožená, Sir Simon Rattle, Wolfram Brandl
4 Gesänge aus "Wilhelm Meister", Op. 62, D. 877: No. 3, Lied der Mignon. So lasst mich scheinenFranz Schubert, Anna Lucia Richter, Gerold Huber
Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911: No. 5, Der LindenbaumFranz Schubert, Ian Bostridge, Thomas Adès
La Courte Paille, FP 178: No. 3, La reine de coeurFrancis Poulenc, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Juliane Ruf, Ana de la Vega, Mari Kodama
Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great" (Reconstr. H. Eder): I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowsk, Ana Maria Labin
Vado ma dove? oh Dei!, K. 583Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lisette Oropesa, Il Pomo D'oro, Antonello Manacorda
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Che puro cielChristoph Willibald Gluck, David Bates, La Nuova Musica, Iestyn Davies
Filandro: Il tuo core in dono accettoTomaso Albinoni, Il Pomo D'oro, Stefano Montanari, Ann Hallenberg
Qual ti riveggio, oh Dio, HWV 150: Aria. Se la morte non vorraGeorge Frideric Handel, Vaclav Luks, Collegium 1704, Magdalena Kožená
Rückert-Lieder: V. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommenGustav Mahler, Alice Coote, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Marc Albrecht
Cavalleria rusticana, Scene 3: Ineggiamo, il Signor non è mortoPietro Mascagni, Marek Janowski, Dresdner Philharmonie, Melody Moore, Elisabetta Fiorillo, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus
Luisa Miller: Oh! fede negar potessi - Quando le sere al placidoGiuseppe Verdi, Michael Fabiano, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Enrique Mazzola
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