Celebrate the 20th anniversary of classical label Pentatone with "Frizzante: Celebrating Vocal Music Celebration," a captivating compilation curated by the esteemed conductor Marek Janowski. Released on September 17, 2021, this album is a testament to the rich tapestry of vocal music, spanning a diverse range of compositions from renowned masters.
Featuring an impressive lineup of artists, including Magdalena Kožená, Nina Stemme, and Piotr Beczala, the album showcases their exceptional talents through a selection of 20 tracks. The performances are accompanied by the MDR Rundfunkchor, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, and Il Pomo d'Oro, adding depth and richness to each piece.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through various musical styles and eras. From the soaring arias of Puccini's "Turandot" and Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" to the delicate beauty of Schubert's "Winterreise" and the spiritual depth of Handel's "Messiah," each track is a masterclass in vocal artistry.
"Frizzante: Celebrating Vocal Music Celebration" is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of the human voice in all its glory. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to enchant and inspire. Dive into the timeless beauty of these compositions and experience the magic of vocal music as interpreted by some of the world's finest artists.
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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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