Dive into the enchanting world of "Paradise Lost," a captivating album by the renowned soprano Anna Prohaska, accompanied by the masterful pianist Julius Drake. Released on April 10, 2020, this exquisite collection of songs delves into the timeless themes of Eve, Paradise, and the human experience, offering a rich tapestry of musical storytelling.
"Paradise Lost" is a testament to the collaborative genius of Prohaska and Drake, who spent two years meticulously researching and curating this eclectic selection of songs. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from operatic arias to lieder and art songs, each piece carefully chosen to explore the nuances of love, loss, and longing. Highlights include works by Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, and Gustav Mahler, alongside settings of poems by William Blake and Goethe.
The album's duration of one hour and three minutes ensures a comprehensive journey through the themes of paradise and its loss, making it an ideal choice for both casual listeners and connoisseurs of classical music. Prohaska's crystalline vocals and Drake's sensitive pianism create a mesmerizing interplay, bringing depth and clarity to each song.
"Paradise Lost" is not just an album; it's an exploration of the human condition through the lens of some of the most beautiful music ever composed. Whether you're a fan of opera, art song, or simply appreciate the power of the human voice, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2020 ALPHA CLASSICS / OUTHERE MUSIC FRANCE2020 BR-KLASSIK & ALPHA CLASSICS / OUTHERE MUSIC FRANCE
Tracks
Trois chansons, M. 69: II. Trois beaux oiseaux du ParadisMaurice Ravel, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Silhouette (Galilee)Leonard Bernstein, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Harawi: II. Bonjour toi, colombe verteOlivier Messiaen, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
La chanson d'Ève, Op. 95: I. ParadisGabriel Fauré, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Apparition, I. 53Claude Debussy, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Clair comme le jour: I. Ce qu'Adam dit à ÈveDaniel-Lesur, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
PastoraleIgor Stravinsky, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Goethe Lieder: XXVI. Die SprödeHugo Wolf, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Goethe Lieder: XXVII. Die BekehrteHugo Wolf, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
5 Lieder, Op. 107: II. SalamanderJohannes Brahms, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Kinderlieder: VI. Gib mir den ApfelAribert Reimann, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, Op. 74: A Poison TreeBenjamin Britten, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Alte Weisen, Op. 33: VI. Röschen biẞ den Apfel anHans Pfitzner, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges, M. 71: Acte I, Tableau I. Air du feuMaurice Ravel, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
6 Romances, Op. 38: VI. A-ooSergei Rachmaninoff, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
114 Songs: II. EveningCharles Ives, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Sleep, Adam, Sleep, Z195Henry Purcell, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Auflösung, D. 807Franz Schubert, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Abendstern, D. 806Franz Schubert, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Das Paradies und die Peri, Op. 50: XXI. Jetzt sank des Abends goldner ScheinRobert Schumann, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Liederkreis, Op. 24: VI. Warte, warte wilder SchiffmannRobert Schumann, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Fünf Elegien: XXIII. Jeden Morgen, mein Brot zu verdienenHanns Eisler, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Fünf Elegien: XXIV. Diese Stadt hat mich belehrtHanns Eisler, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Lieder aus, Des Knaben Wunderhorn': V. Das irdische LebenGustav Mahler, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
Three Early Songs: III. Wind ElegyGeorge Crumb, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake
I Will Give My Love an AppleAnonymous, Anna Prohaska, Julius Drake