Dive into the rich and diverse vocal artistry of Anne Sofie von Otter with "The Art Of Anne Sofie Von Otter," a captivating collection that spans over an hour and fifty-six minutes of operatic and classical masterpieces. This album, released on Decca (UMO) in January 2013, showcases von Otter's remarkable range and versatility, featuring a blend of opera arias, classical songs, and requiem pieces that highlight her profound musicality and expressive depth.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria" and the stirring "Erbarme dich" from the St. Matthew Passion to the dramatic arias from operas like "La clemenza di Tito" and "Eugene Onegin," this album offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire. Von Otter's performances are marked by their technical precision and emotional resonance, making each track a testament to her enduring talent.
The album also includes lesser-known gems such as the song cycle "Haugtussa" by Grieg and the enchanting "One Touch of Venus" by Weill, demonstrating von Otter's ability to bring fresh perspectives to both familiar and obscure pieces. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Art Of Anne Sofie Von Otter" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience, celebrating the artistry of one of the most acclaimed mezzo-sopranos of our time.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 4: Entr'acte (Barcarolle)Jacques Offenbach, Anne Sofie von Otter, Stephanie d' Oustrac, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III", D839Franz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
La Cenerentola / Act 2: "Nacqui all'affanno e al pianto" - Live at Alte Oper, Frankfurt / 1986Gioachino Rossini, Anne Sofie von Otter, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester, James Levine
Haugtussa - Song Cycle, Op. 67: KillingdansEdvard Grieg, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Im Abendrot, D.799Franz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
One Touch Of Venus: I'm A Stranger Here MyselfKurt Weill, Anne Sofie von Otter, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, John Eliot Gardiner
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. Erbarme dich (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anne Sofie von Otter, Fredrik From, Baroque Concerto Copenhagen, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH. 5 / Act I: Scene and Aria. "Kak ya lyublyu pod zvuki pesen etikh" - "Uzh kak po mostu, mostochku"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mirella Freni, Anne Sofie von Otter, Staatskapelle Dresden, James Levine
Requiem, K. 626: VI. BenedictusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne Sofie von Otter, Barbara Bonney, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Willard White, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Haugtussa - Song Cycle, Op. 67: Ved gjaetle - bekkenEdvard Grieg, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 / Act I: "Parto, ma tu ben mio" - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 / Act I: "Oh Dei, che smania è questa"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
One Touch Of Venus: Speak LowKurt Weill, Anne Sofie von Otter, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, John Eliot Gardiner
Il pianto di Maria (Prev. Attrib. Handel as HWV 234): II. Cavatina. Se d'un Dio fui fatta madreGiovanni Battista Ferrandini, Anne Sofie von Otter, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Rückert-Lieder: Liebst du um SchönheitGustav Mahler, Anne Sofie von Otter, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, John Eliot Gardiner
Serenade (From: "Don Juan")Gustav Mahler, Anne Sofie von Otter, Ralf Gothoni
Ariodante HWV 33 / Act 2: "Tu preparati a morire" - LiveGeorge Frideric Handel, Anne Sofie von Otter, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Idomeneo, re di Creta, K.366 / Act 1: "Il padre adorato" - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Agnus DeiJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne Sofie von Otter, Baroque Concerto Copenhagen, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54: I. Aria. Widerstehe doch der SündeJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne Sofie von Otter, Baroque Concerto Copenhagen, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Haugtussa - Song Cycle, Op. 67: ElskEdvard Grieg, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Berlin im Licht - SongKurt Weill, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Der Wanderer an den Mond, D.870, op.80, no.1Franz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Paride ed Elena / Act 1: "O del mio dolce ardor"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Anne Sofie von Otter, Paul Goodwin, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Hercules, HWV 60 / Act 2: Aria: "When beauty sorrow's liv'ry wears"George Frideric Handel, Anne Sofie von Otter, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Haugtussa - Song Cycle, Op. 67: Det syngEdvard Grieg, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Med en Vandilje (With a waterlily), Op. 25, No. 4Edvard Grieg, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
L'incoronazione di Poppea / Act 2: Adagiati, Poppea - Oblivion soave (Arnalta)Claudio Monteverdi, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg, Jory Vinikour
Fünf Lieder, Op. 47: III. Sonntag "So hab ich doch"Johannes Brahms, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Im Walde D 708Franz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
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