Dive into the rich tapestry of Broadway's golden age with "Kurt Weill On Broadway: Thomas Hampson." This captivating album, released in 1996 under Warner Classics, showcases the extraordinary talent of baritone Thomas Hampson as he brings to life the timeless compositions of Kurt Weill. Spanning a generous 76 minutes, this collection is a treasure trove of operatic brilliance, featuring a mix of well-known and lesser-known gems from Weill's Broadway repertoire.
The album opens with the enchanting "One Touch of Venus," followed by selections from "Knickerbocker Holiday," including the poignant "It Never Was You" and the patriotic "How Can You Tell an American?" Fans of Weill's work will delight in the inclusion of pieces from "The Firebrand of Florence," such as the haunting "Song of the Hangman" and the lively "Come to Florence." The album also features selections from "Love Life," including the nostalgic "I Remember It Well" and the reflective "This Is the Life."
Hampson's powerful and nuanced vocals are complemented by the London Sinfonietta and the London Sinfonietta Chorus, under the skilled direction of John McGlinn. The album's liner notes provide insightful context for each piece, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's collection. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kurt Weill or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
One Touch of Venus: Westwind (lyric: Ogden Nash)Kurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Knickerbocker Holiday: It never was you (lyrics: Maxwell Anderson)Kurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Knickerbocker Holiday: How can you tell an American? (lyrics: Maxwell Anderson)Kurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Song of the Hangman ("Gallows Scene"): "The bell of doom is clanging" from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Donald Maxwell/Vernon Midgley/Simon Green/Brian Parsons/Christopher Dee/Simon Keenlyside/London Sinfonietta Chorus/London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Come to Florence ("Civic Song") from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Justin Lavender/Donald Maxwell/Simon Keenlyside/Terry Edwards/London Sinfonietta Chorus/London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
My Lords and Ladies from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
The was life, there was love, there was laughter from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
You're far too near me from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Souvenirs ... Hear Ye! Hear Ye!; The world is full of villains ("Trial Scene") from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Vernon Midgley/Simon Green/Donald Maxwell/Thomas Hampson/Peter Sidholm/Stephen Adler/Simon Birchall/Terry Edwards/Stuart Kale/London Sinfonietta Chorus/London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
You have to do what you do do (Trial by Music) from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Love is my enemy from The Firebrand of FlorenceKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Who is Samuel Cooper? from Love LifeKurt Weill, Elizabeth Futral/John McGlinn/Jeffrey Carl/Vernon Midgley/Michael Dore/Michael Magee/Robert Fardell/Thomas Hampson/London Sinfonietta Chorus/London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Here I'll stay from Love LifeKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
I remember it well from Love LifeKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
This is the life from Love LifeKurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Weill: Johnny Johnson: "When Man Was First Created" (Johnny)Kurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
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