Mensch [Import]

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2002 album for German rock act. 11 tracks including the hit title track.

Mensch,Herbert Gronemeyer,Gronland,Contemporary Jazz,Rock/Pop

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Mensch [Import]

Average customer rating: Beautiful a voice teacher and early music fan The True Drama of the St. Matthew Passion My favorite too! Excellent work - but problems with sound level

Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom) Collegium Vocale Gent Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: St. John Passion Bach: Mass In B Minor Bach - Mass in B minor / Argenta, Nichols, Chance, Stafford, Milner, W. Evans, Gardiner Bach: Mass in B minor / McNair, Ziegler, Simpson, Aler, Stone, Paul; Shaw Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier ASIN: B00002R0ZL Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Kommt, ihr Toechter, helft mir klagen
2. Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte
3. Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
4. Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester / Ja nicht auf das fest / Da nun Jesus war zu Bethanien / Wozu dienet dieser Unrat / Da das Jesus merkete
5. Du lieber Heiland du
6. Buss und Reu
7. Da ging hin der Zwoelfen einer
8. Blute nur, du liebes Herz
9. Aber am ersten Tage der suessen Brot / Wo willst du, dass wir dir bereiten / Er sprach: Gebet ihn in die Stadt / Un sie wurden sehr betrubt / Herr, bin ich's
10. Ich bin's, ich sollte buessen
11. Er antwortete und sprach:
12. Wiewohl mein Herz in Traenen schwimmt
13. Ich willdir mein Herze schenken
14. Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten
15. Erkenne mich, mein Hueter
16. Petrus aber antwortete
17. Ich will hier bei dir stehen
18. Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe
19. O Schmerz! hier zittert das gequaelte Herz
20. Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen
21. Und ging hin ein wenig
22. Der Heiland faellt vor seinem Vater nieder
23. Gerne will ich mich bequemen
24. Und er kam zu seinen Juengern
25. Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh' allzeit
26. Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend
27. So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen / Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden
28. Und siehe, einer aus denen
29. O Mensch, bewein' dein Suende gross

Tracks:

1. Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin
2. Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten
3. Mir hat die Welt trueglich gericht't
4. Und wiewold viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten
5. Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Luegen stille
6. Geduld, Geduld!
7. Und der Hohepriester antwortete / Er ist des Todes schuldig / Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht / Weissage uns, Christe
8. Wer hat dich so geschlagen
9. Petrus aber sass draussen im Palast / Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen
10. Erbarme dich
11. Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen
12. Das Morgens aber heilten alle Hohenpriester / Was gehet uns das an / Und er warf die Silberlinge in den Tempel
13. Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder
14. Sie heilten aber einen Rat
15. Befiehl du deine Wege
16. Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger / Lass in kreuzigen!
17. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe
18. Der Landpfleger sagte
19. Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
20. Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
21. Sie schrieen aber noch mehr / Lass in kreuzigen! / Da aber Pilatus sahe / Sein Blut komme uber uns / Da gab er ihnen Barrabam los
22. Erbarm es Gott
23. Koennen Traenen meiner Wangen

Tracks:

1. Da nahmen Kriegsknechte / Gegruesset seist du, Judenkoenig / Und speieten ihn an
2. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
3. Und da sie ihn verspottet hatten
4. Ja! freilich will in uns das Fleisch und Blut
5. Komm, suesses Kreuz
6. Und da sie an die Staette kamen / Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst / Desgleichen auch die Hohenpreister / Andern hat er geholfen / Desgleichen schmaeheten ihn
7. Ach, Golgatha, unsel'ges Golgatha
8. Sehet Jesus hat die hand
9. Und von der sechsten Stunde / Der rufet dem Elias / Und bald lief einer unter ihnen / Halt, lass sehen / Aber Jesus schriee abermals laut
10. Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden
11. Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss / Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen / Und es waren viel Weiber da
12. Am Abend da es kuehle war
13. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein
14. Und Joseph nahm den Leib / Herr, wir haben gedacht / Pilatus sprach zu ihnen
15. Nun ist der Herr zu Ruh gebracht
16. Wir setzen uns mit Traenen nieder

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The St. Matthew Passion, Bach's monumental retelling of the story of the Last Supper and the arrest and execution of Jesus, typically runs from two-and-a-half to three hours. Yet this performance makes the time... well, not exactly fly past (consider the subject matter), but it's not tedious for even a second. Much of the credit for this goes to the marvelous Evangelist, Ian Bostridge. He's an outstanding narrator: the clear tone and diction, skillful timing, and intense involvement with words that made him a famous lieder singer are all in evidence; his part consists of nothing but recitative, yet he holds your interest unfailingly. Franz-Josef Selig gives a more dramatic reading of Jesus than you usually hear these days--he may be a bit too "operatic" for some listeners, but he really communicates his character's very human anguish and sorrow. Similarly, soprano Sibylla Rubens, tenor Werner Güra, and bass Dietrich Henschel sometimes unleash a bit too much vibrato for some tastes, but their singing is full-throated and attractive and they're very sensitive to the nuances in the text and music. Superstar countertenor Andreas Scholl is the standout--he combines unearthly purity with very earthly feeling and blends beautifully with the baroque instruments. The real stars of the record, however, are Philippe Herreweghe and his remarkable choir and orchestra. This conductor and his musicians (especially his radiant choir, Collegium Vocale) have always been superb at conveying warmth, devotion, and contemplation, but intense joy, anguish, or anger have sometimes seemed beyond them. Not here: they cover the full emotional range of this work--from reverent reflection to anguished remorse to churning fury--without ever crossing the line into melodrama or sacrificing clarity.

On top of all this, you get a CD-ROM chock full of interesting and well-organized information (in English, German, and French): texts as well as an overview with a timeline of Bach's life, a discussion of how the work is put together, marvelous graphics, sound clips, and an extensive interview with Herreweghe himself. A superb accompaniment to a superb release. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-02-03

Do not hesitate for a moment to purchase this CD/CD ROM package. I researched thoroughly the many recordings of this work, and I am very pleased to have decided on this one. It is a gorgeous, moving recording.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-08

Bach (1685-1750), a Lutheran, was specifically asked by St. Thomas' Church, Leipzig, to supply a non-theatrical Passion. In this context passion stands for the act of passive suffering, of watching and occasonally empathising in the suffering of Christ, a development which began in the Middle Ages when the church took steps to popularise the Bible. When sung, the role of the Evangelist would be taken by a tenor and that of Jesus by a bass. As various instruments were added they began to be associated with certain roles and as with opera any dramatic action in the text occurred during the recitative. The chorus has two functions: to participate in the action and then to reflect upon it, such reflections provided by the chorales which were familiar Lutheran hymns.
The St. Matthew Passion was composed for the Good Friday service at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig in 1727. As time went on Bach revised and added other pieces and subsequently this Passion became the grandest and the largest of his works. He used a Double Chorus, included a third soprano group for the opening and close of Part One, two orchestras split so that they either accompanied the first or the second chorus, four soloists who carry specific parts and a number of other singers who have other roles. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 26 and 27 plus traditional Lutheran chorales and meditative poems (by Henrici also known as Picander) provide the text.The Evangelist narrates the action scene by scene.
Although the work as a whole is somewhat heavy and sombre there are some lighter moments to treasure, and none more delightful than the soprano aria in Part One "Ich will dir mein Herze schenken" (I will give my heart to Thee). Part two contains the best known and loved aria from the work "Erbarme dich,mein Gott" (Have mercy, my God) for alto and violin obligato and pizzicato bass. The death is terse but dramatic as is the earthquake following with the heartrending crying "Walrlich dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen" (Truly this was the Son of (God). It all ends with a Sarabande-like chorale bidding Jesus to rest in peace.
The packageing of this edition is outstanding; the booklet includes absolutely all the documentation that one may need to fully comprehend this monumental work of Bach's. In addition, the the 3 CD's, there is a CD-Rom that explains the entire procedure for the production of this recording (in 3 languages:French,English and German).
The performance itself is excellent and beyond reproach. Ian Bostridge is all that one would desire in a tenor Evangelist; a joy just to hear his voice. Andreas Scholl gives one of the most emotional performances I have ever heard from him; he tends to be somewhat 'laid-back' in some renditons, but not in this one. Just my opinion; all you Scholl fans, don't get excited!!!!!I suggest you allow yourself an entire day to explore this wonderful musical experience.

The True Drama of the St. Matthew Passion.......2006-04-11

There are gratefully many recordings of Bach's great St. Matthew Passion from which to choose, and the approaches to this long and mighty work of inspiration are varied. While this listener cut his teeth of the old Klemperer recording now re-mastered from the LP days to CD, this recording under the sensitive and commanding control of Philippe Herreweghe has become the recording most favored for return listenings, especially during the Holy Week. Herreweghe obviously knows the work from intense study, a fact that gives him all the stamina to make the overall Passion work both musically and dramatically.

Herreweghe draws sumptuous playing from his Collegium Vocale Orchestra and Chorus, keeping the period sound intact while adding the contemporary trend for finding the operatic aspects of the work in the lead of all the other recordings. Of course he has an extraordinary group of soloists who give definitive performances. The leading actor is the Evangelist who guides us through the arrest and assassination the Jesus according to the Gospel of Matthew: Ian Bostridge not only has a beautiful tenor voice, rich and warm, but he also offers perfect enunciation of the text and delivers his comments with the exact amount of propelling drama. The role of Jesus is strongly delivered by Franz-Josef Selig and matches his competition (Fischer-Dieskau, Quasthoff and Goerne included!) in conveying both the agony and the transcendence of Bach's lines.

Add to this strong matrix the exquisite singing of Andreas Scholl and the solo work by Sibylla Rubens, Werner G?ra, Dietrich Henschel, Dominik Worner, Elisabeth Hermans, Susan Hamilton and Frits Vanhulle and the beauty of the drama is perfect. This is truly the most dramatic performance of Bach's most dramatic Passion and one to cherish for years. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, April 06

My favorite too!.......2005-09-17

I own six different St. Matthew Passion recordings, and this is my favorite. Herrweghe gets it right. I am not a stickler for HIP, but prefer it. In my opinion this is the most balanced high quality HIP treatment of the St. Matthew available. Get it!

Excellent work - but problems with sound level.......2005-05-29

I have no complaints about the performance, with the exception of two points: (1) the bass can at times sound too sharp and loud; (2) there is a bit of showing off, desire to impress the listener. Otherwise the work is awesome, but I am irritated by the recording quality. I thought that I would get used to it, but as I continue to listen to it, it irritates me more and more. The sound level is unequal. It is either too low, or annoyingly too high. I simply cannot just turn on the CD and listen through without adjusting volume levels all the time. Music becomes too quiet, then it bursts into sudden loudness, sharp, unpleasant sounds, which is extremely vexing. This is the main reason for my not listening to this recording more often. To add insult to injury, the bonus CD does not work on my computer, but freezes and muddles up. If I knew about this, I wouldn't have bought these CDs. Fortunately, I have also Herreweghe I, which I prefer to this one. But my all time favourite is - HARNONCOURT.

Average customer rating: There's really no point in reviewing these cantatas... GARDINER AND I CONTINUE OUR BACH PILGRIMAGE MOST SPLENDIDLY Cantatas by BWV # and name

Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York Bach Cantatas, Vol. 8: Bremen, Santiago Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London Bach Cantatas, Vol. 24: Altenberg, Warwick Cantatas, Vol. 7 ASIN: B000ANPXDG Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Coro Con Choral
2. Recitativo
3. Choral
4. Aria
5. Recitativo
6. Aria
7. Choral
8. Cora
9. Recitativo
10. Aria
11. Recitativo
12. Aria
13. Recitativo
14. Choral
15. Aria
16. Recitativo
17. Aria
18. Recitativo
19. Choral
20. Aria
21. Rectativo
22. Aria
23. Recitativo
24. Choral

Tracks:

1. Coro
2. Aria
3. Choral
4. Recitativo
5. Aria
6. Choral
7. Coro
8. Aria
9. Coro Lob
10. Coro
11. Aria
12. recitatvio
13. Aria
14. Choral
15. Recitativo
16. Aria
17. Choral

Customer Reviews:

There's really no point in reviewing these cantatas..........2007-03-19

...'cos they're all going to be good (in addition to being the most gorgeously packaged CDs you'll ever see).

This issue has a stunning version of one of the giants, BWV80 "Ein feste Burg". Gardiner has thankfully dispensed with the trumpets and drums shoved in by eldest son Wilhelm Friedmann to tart it up (after the old man died). It doesn't really need them. The rest are marvellous. I'm going to go broke and love it...

GARDINER AND I CONTINUE OUR BACH PILGRIMAGE MOST SPLENDIDLY .......2006-02-24

By the purchase of this fourth installment of Gardiner's Bach pilgrimage, (actually it's numbered Volume 10 of the series) obviously, I'm still, very much, enjoying my Bach journey with Gardiner! Gardiner and his forces are unbelievably good performing these Cantatas masterfully. Everything about this whole enterprise is stupendous-the singing from the Monteverdi Choir, the orchestra (comprising of "original" instruments) play and sing unbelievably well; most of all, Gardiner's leadership reeks of his intellectual and meticulous study of these works. All of the aforesaid attributes translate (for the musical amateur like me) into just simply a beautiful rendering of Bach's glorious cantatas. The works contained in Volume 10 find Johann at his very best! Just listen to the cantata "WO soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5-it's GORGEOUS!! (The soloists in this volume are superb singing Bach's wonderful melodies and the ornamentations therein wonderfully.

O.k. you (what I call) "Authenticity Police" can "call off" the dogs-I provisionally acquiesce to the use of the countertenor voice. (At least in these recordings!) This is in contrast to my previous held opinion. I am actually enjoying the Countertenors in Gardiner's Bach pilgrimage. I especially enjoyed the Countertenor, in this Volume 10. William Towers sings most beautifully and accurately and most of all his singing is very pleasing to my ear-no hoots are to be heard; there's even a hint of "chest" voice used by him when it is required. More importantly he does sing Bach's beautiful vocal lines splendidly! Once again, tenor James Gilchrist is overwhelmingly good. He has a sweet tenor voice that can turn heroic when required plus his runs are awe inspiring. (Just listen to track 15 of the first disc--fabulous!)Peter Harvey the bass has a rock solid voice well able to do justice to Bach's vocal demands. The soprano (Joanne Lunn) is very good also. (I am on record on this board of preferring the use of the female soprano voice in these works as opposed to the use of the pubescent unchanged little boy's voices trying to negotiate the vocal writing for sopranos in Bach's works.)

Obviously, I'm still thrilled with this Cantata series and intend to purchase additional releases as they become available.

In closing, for a complete magnificent overview of the contents of Volume 10, see the first review herein. I truly admire that reviewer's thoroughness!

Cantatas by BWV # and name.......2005-12-11

This is not really a review but a helpful tool for potential buyers. Listed below are the BWV numbers as well as names of the cantatas contained on this set (since amazon.com only lists by name and not the necessary BWV#).

Gardiner's interpretations bring clarity and distinctness amongst other Cantata recordings. His work is always meticulous.

Cantatas on this set:

Wo soll ich fliehen hin?, BWV 5 (A wonderful cantata by Bach done in the unusual key of Bb - one of 3 in the cantata cycles).

Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen vom Leibe dieses Todes, BWV 48

Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56

Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80

Es reisset euch ein schrecklich Ende, ihr sündlichen verächter, hin, BWV 90 (Another cantata in Bb - the Aria with Bass and trumpet is superb - and difficult to play!)

Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192

Enjoy!!

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Average customer rating: Uneven quality but great value A superb collection of Mendelssohn

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Customer Reviews:

Uneven quality but great value.......2007-04-30

Brilliant Classics has found a niche with their extremely low-price multi-disc collections of the work of a single composer or performer. The Bach, Mozart and Chopin Complete Editions are legitimately considered to be artistic and economical triumphs. But the Masterworks series are more uneven. Currently available from Amazon France at about a buck per CD, they're still a bargain for those interested in quickly building a music library. But it's worth keeping a few things in mind. Unlike the Bach and Mozart Editions, these are not always historically informed performances. In this Mendelssohn set, the Hanover Band puts in a cameo (in Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), but most of the ensembles use modern instruments, techniques and proportions. This doesn't always work out, as in the case of the ponderously heavy recordings of the String Symphonies by an apparently full complement of Gewandhausorchester Leipzig strings (Mendelssohn likely wrote these early works for a much smaller group). The caliber of the performances varies too, ranging from good to poor, and from marquis musicians such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau to a few Dutch who-dats. The chamber musicians generally acquit themselves well (though the Octet recording is marred by an engineering flaw in the last movement, distortion, at least on my copy). But the symphonies suffer from some substandard performances, such as the Italian Symphony's live recording with not only audience noise but also ensemble flaws such as a distracting clarinet squeak in the first movement's recapitulation. Another strike is the lack of program notes. Brilliant's Complete Editions provide a booklet or CD-ROM with program notes, but here you'll need to do your own research.

Despite these shortcomings, this set is still good value (at least at Amazon France's current price of 31 Euros). And it's a fine way to become acquainted with Mendelssohn's music.

A superb collection of Mendelssohn.......2007-03-24

Let me preface this by saying that most of these works were not new to me - I own many other Mendelssohn CDs and have enjoyed his compositions for some time now. Also, this set is available much cheaper elsewhere, particularly from European retailers.
The symphonies are well-performed. 'Reformation' is an inspired live recording. The 12 string symphonies, written in Mendelssohn's youth, are also included. The concertos are exceptional - the violin concerto is as good as you'll find anywhere. The oratorios Elijah and Paulus are included, as well as the complete chamber works and a diverse assortment of choral works. The last few discs include the Lied ohne worte, the epic organ sonatas, and excellent renditions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Fingal's Cave. While there are a few sketchy performances in the choral and chamber works, the performances and recordings are generally very solid, and the body of work couldn't be better.

Average customer rating: The Hugo Wolf Society Recordings "Even little things can delight us." "Even little things can delight us." Wolf sung by various Lieder singers

The Hugo Wolf Society - The Complete Edition 1931-1938 Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolf | Wolf, Hugo | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Wolf: Italienisches Liederbuch Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin Wolf: Lieder (Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Gerald Moore) Joseph Haydn Operas 1 Hans Hotter Wolf Lieder Recital ASIN: B000009OQC Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. Moerike-Lieder: 8. Begegnung
2. Moerike-Lieder: 38. Lied vom Winde
3. Moerike-Lieder: 15. Auf einer Wanderung
4. Moerike-Lieder: 41. Rat einer Alten
5. Spanisches Liederbuch: 12. In dem Schatten meiner Locken
6. Moerike-Lieder: 37. Heimweh (Anders wird die Welt)
7. Spanisches Liederbuch: 4. Die ihr schwebet um diese Palmen
8. Spanisches Liederbuch: 6. Ach, des Knaben Augen
9. Spanisches Liederbuch: Nun wandre, Maria
10. Moerike-Lieder: 46. Gesang Weylas
11. Spanisches Liederbuch: 9. Herr, was traegt der Boden hier
12. Italiensches Liederbuch: 1. Auch kleine Dinge
13. Moerike-Lieder: 7. Das verlassene Maegdlein
14. Eichendorff-Lieder: 4. Das Staendchen
15. Spanisches Liederbuch: Wenn du zu den Blumen gehst
16. Italiensches Liederbuch: 34. Und steht Ihr frueh am Morgen auf
17. Italiensches Liederbuch: 16. Ihr jungen Leute
18. Italiensches Liederbuch: 10. Du denkst mit einem Faedchen
19. Italiensches Liederbuch: 12. Nein, junger Herr
20. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 1: Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt
21. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 2: An die Tueren will ich schleichen
22. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 3: Wer nie sein Brot
23. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 29. Anakreons Grab
24. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 15. Cophtisches Lied 2 (Geh! Gehorche)
25. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 21. Genialisch Treiben
26. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 11. Der Rattenfenger
27. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 19. Epiphanias
28. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 26. Die Sproede
29. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 27. Die Bekehrte
30. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 24. Blumengruss
31. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 25. Gleich und gleich
32. Goethe-Lieder: 1-3 Drei Harfenspieler: 28. Fruehling uebers Jahr

Tracks:

1. Goethe-Lieder: 49. Prometheus
2. Goethe-Lieder: 50. Ganymed
3. Goethe-Lieder: 18. Beherzigung
4. 1-3 Drei Gedichte von Michelangelo: 1: Wohl denk' ich oft
5. 1-3 Drei Gedichte von Michelangelo: 2: Alles endet, was entstehet
6. 1-3 Drei Gedichte von Michelangelo: 3: Fuehlt meine Seele
7. Moerike-Lieder: 19. Um Mitternacht
8. Moerike-Lieder: 42. Erstes Liebeslied eines Maedchens
9. Moerike-Lieder: 45. Nixe Binsefuss
10. Spanisches Liederbuch: Moegen alle boesen Zungen
11. Spanisches Liederbuch: 24. Koepfchen, Koepfchen, nicht gewimmert
12. Spanisches Liederbuch: 11. Klinge, klinge, mein Pandero
13. Spanisches Liederbuch: 26. Bitt ihn, o Mutter
14. Italiensches Liederbuch: 6. Wer rief dich denn?
15. Italiensches Liederbuch: 25. Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen
16. Italiensches Liederbuch: 43. Schweig einmal still
17. Italiensches Liederbuch: 35. Benedeit die sel'ge Mutter
18. Italiensches Liederbuch: 7. Der Mond hat eine schwere Klag' erhoben
19. Italiensches Liederbuch: 27. Schon streckt' ich aus im Bett die mueden Glieder
20. Goethe-Lieder: 51. Grenzen der Menschheit
21. Italiensches Liederbuch: 32. Was soll der Zorn, mein Schatz
22. Italiensches Liederbuch: 24. Ich esse nun mein Brot nicht trocken mehr
23. Italiensches Liederbuch: 31. Wie soll ich froehlich sein
24. Italiensches Liederbuch: 11. Wie lange schon war immer mein Verlangen
25. Italiensches Liederbuch: 28. Du sagst mir, dass ich keine Fuerstin sei
26. Italiensches Liederbuch: 26. Ich liess mir sagen
27. Italiensches Liederbuch: 29. Wohl kenn' ich Euren Stand
28. Italiensches Liederbuch: 21. Man sagt mir, deine Mutter woll' es nicht
29. Italiensches Liederbuch: 36. Wenn du, mein Liebster, steigst zum Himmel auf

Tracks:

1. Italiensches Liederbuch: 20. Mein Liebster singt am Haus im Mondenscheine
2. Italiensches Liederbuch: 40. O waer' dein Haus durchsichtig wie ein Glas
3. Italiensches Liederbuch: 39. Gesegnet sei das Gruen
4. Italiensches Liederbuch: 2. Mir ward gesagt, du reisest in die Ferne
5. Italiensches Liederbuch: 15. Mein Liebster ist so klein
6. Italiensches Liederbuch: 46. Ich hab' in Penna einen Liebster wohnen
7. Italiensches Liederbuch: 4. Gesegnet sei, durch den die Welt entstund
8. Italiensches Liederbuch: 3. Ihr seid die Allerschoenste
9. Italiensches Liederbuch: 13. Hoffaertig seid Ihr, schoenes Kind
10. Italiensches Liederbuch: 9. Dass doch gemalt all deine Reize waeren
11. Italiensches Liederbuch: 17. Und willst du deinen Liebsten sterben sehen
12. Italiensches Liederbuch: 38. Wenn du mich mit den Augen streifst
13. Italiensches Liederbuch: 41. Heut Nacht erhob ich mich, um Mitternacht
14. Italiensches Liederbuch: 22. Ein Staendchen Euch zu bringen
15. Italiensches Liederbuch: 8. Nun lass uns Frieden schliessen
16. Italiensches Liederbuch: 19. Wir haben beide lange Zeit geschwiegen
17. Italiensches Liederbuch: 14. Geselle, woll'n wir uns in Kutten huellen
18. Italiensches Liederbuch: 18. Heb auf dein blondes Haupt
19. Italiensches Liederbuch: 33. Sterb' ich, so huellt in Blumen meine Glieder
20. Italiensches Liederbuch: 37. Wie viele Zeit verlor ich
21. Italiensches Liederbuch: 23. Was fuer ein Lied soll dir gesungen werden
22. Spanisches Liederbuch: 7. Muehvoll komm' ich und beladen
23. Spanisches Liederbuch: 15. Auf dem gruenen Balkon
24. Spanisches Liederbuch: 14. Treibe nur mit Lieben Spott
25. Spanisches Liederbuch: 29. Trau nicht der Liebe
26. Spanisches Liederbuch: 38. Sie blasen zum Abmarsch
27. Sechs Gedichte: 3. Biterolf (Im Lager von Akkon 1190)
28. Moerike-Lieder: 22. Seufzer
29. Moerike-Lieder: 28. Gebet
30. Moerike-Lieder: 23. Auf ein altes Bild
31. Moerike-Lieder: 32. An die Geliebte
32. Moerike-Lieder: 12. Verborgenheit
33. Moerike-Lieder: 39. Denk es, o Seele!
34. Moerike-Lieder: 51. Bei einer Trauung
35. 3. Ein Stuendlein wohl vor Tag
36. Moerike-Lieder: 16. Elfenlied

Tracks:

1. Sechs Alte Weisen: 6. Wie glaenzt der helle Mond
2. Goethe-Lieder: 14. Cophtisches Lied 1
3. Eichendorff-Lieder: 2. Der Musikant
4. Eichendorff-Lieder: 5. Der Soldat
5. Eichendorff-Lieder: 9. Der Schreckenberger
6. Moerike-Lieder: 44. Der Feuerreiter
7. Drei Gedichte von Robert Reinick: 1. Gesellenlied (Kein Meister faellt)
8. Goethe-Lieder: 5. Mignon 1 (Heiss mich nicht reden)
9. Goethe-Lieder: 7. Mignon 3 (So lasst mich scheinen)
10. Moerike-Lieder: 29. An den Schlaf
11. Moerike-Lieder: 36. Liebe wohl
12. Spanisches Liederbuch: 30. Ach, im Maien war's
13. Spanisches Liederbuch: 21. Herz, verzage nicht geschwind
14. Moerike-Lieder: 30. Neue Liebe
15. Moerike-Lieder: 48. Storchenbotschaft
16. Spanisches Liederbuch: 32. Dereinst, dereinst, Gedanke mein
17. Spanisches Liederbuch: 31. Alle gingen, Herz, zur Ruh
18. Spanisches Liederbuch: 33. Tief im Herzen trag' ich Pein
19. Sechs Gedichte: 6. Zur Ruh, zur Ruh
20. Spanisches Liederbuch: 34. Komm, o Tod, von Nacht umgeben
21. Sechs Lieder fuer eine Frauenstimme: 4. Wiegenlied (Im Sommer)
22. Sechs Lieder fuer eine Frauenstimme: 5. Wiegenlied (Im Winter)
23. Moerike-Lieder: 20. Auf eine Christblume I (Tochter des Walds)
24. Moerike-Lieder: 24. In der Fruehe
25. Moerike-Lieder: 25. Schlafendes Jesuskind

Tracks:

1. Goethe-Lieder: 20. Sankt Nepomuks Vorabend
2. Goethe-Lieder: 12. Ritter Kurts Brautfahrt
3. Moerike-Lieder: 47. Die Geister am Mummelsee
4. Moerike-Lieder: 10. Fussreise
5. Moerike-Lieder: 43. Lied eines Verliebten
6. Moerike-Lieder: 25. Schlafendes Jesuskind
7. Moerike-Lieder: 4. Jaegerlied
8. Moerike-Lieder: 17. Der Gaertner
9. Moerike-Lieder: 50. Auftrag
10. Moerike-Lieder: 9. Nimmersatte Liebe
11. Spanisches Liederbuch: 44. Geh, Geliebter, geh jetzt!
12. Goethe-Lieder: 10. Der Saenger
13. Eichendorff-Lieder: 13. Der Scholar
14. Eichendorff-Lieder: 14. Der verzweifelte Liebhaber
15. Eichendorff-Lieder: 15. Unfall
16. Vier Gedichte: 1. Wo wird einst (Heine)
17. Vier Gedichte: 3. Sonne der Schlummerlosen
18. Vier Gedichte: 4. Keine gleicht von allen Schoenen
19. Eichendorff-Lieder: 1. Der Freund
20. Eichendorff-Lieder: 2. Der Musikant
21. Sechs Gedichte: 1. Waechterlied auf der Wartburg
22. Moerike-Lieder: 40. Der Jaeger
23. Goethe-Lieder: 32. Phaenomen
24. Eichendorff-Lieder: 3. Verschwiegene Liebe
25. Vier Gedichte: 1. Wo wird einst (Heine)
26. Ueber Nacht (Sturm)

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EMI's "society" subscription editions in the 1930s yielded a wealth of recordings long considered gramophone classics, such as the present collection of roughly half of Hugo Wolf's lieder output. Each song occupies its own specific world, due to Wolf's resourceful word setting and his avoidance of anything generic. In turn, the performers illuminate each song's felicities with effortless authority, and they avoid overpointing or enacting. Full texts and translations are included. Ernest Newman's penetrating annotations for the original 78 albums, reprinted in EMI's 1981 LP reissue, are absent. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

The Hugo Wolf Society Recordings.......2005-12-28

The songs of Hugo Wolf (1860 -- 1903)combine great attention to textual detail with closely intertwined writing for the voice and the piano. In this small form, Wolf was a master and took song in a different direction from that of Schubert, Schumann and Brahms. He wrote most of his songs in bursts of activity in five large collections, devoted to the poetry of Morike, Eichendorff, Goethe, and to collections of Spanish and Italian texts. He also composed a number of songs in shorter sets.

In the early 1930s, a young Walter Legge began a project of recording Wolf songs on a subscribtion basis to be limited to 500 sets. The recording industry was relatively new, and Wolf, then as now, too little appreciated. The result was an extensive series of recordings of issued between 1931 and 1938 consisting of 145 songs, about one-half Wolf's output, performed by fourteen singers. The Hugo Wolf Society recordings remain a high moment in the recording of song. They were remastered on LPs and, in 1998, in this 5 CD collection which includes previously unreleased selections.

The Wolf Society collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to get to know Wolf's songs performed by artists of the past that might otherwise be unfamiliar to many listeners. The performers include mezzo-soprano Elena Gerhardt, who recorded the initial volume for the society, baritones Herbert Janssen, Gerhard Husch, tenors John McCormack, Karl Erb, and Helge Roswaenge, the basses Alexander Kipnis, Frederich Schorr, and Ludwig Weber, and sopranos Alexandra Trianti, Elizabeth Rethberg, Ria Ginster, Marta Fuchs, and Tiana Lemnitz. The pianists include Conrad Bos, Gerald Moore, Michael Raucheisen, Hans Udo Muller, and Ernest Victor Wolff.

The singers perform in a variety of styles from the highly operatic to the quietly lyrical. There is a Wagnerian performance of Goethe's "Prometheus" by Friedrich Schorr with the London Symphony Orchestra -- the only track using an orchestral accompaniment. The Irish tenor John McCormack shows a more lyrical approach in his renowned performance of Goethe's poem "Ganymed". The sopranos, Alexandra Trianti, Ria Ginster, and Tiana Lemitz have light, clear, bell-like voices. I find the singers on this compilation take a much more individualized, idiosyncratic, and romantic approach to song than do their modern counterparts, who sometimes seem restrained and chaste by comparison.

Each of Wolf's great collections of songs is well-represented. Elena Gerhardt performs songs from each of Wolf's five books, with the exception of the Goethe songs. The young Alexander Kipnis gives a powerful reading of Wolf's three songs from Michaelangelo. The third CD in this collection features many songs from the Italian songbook performed by soprano Ginster, baritone Husch, and bass Kipnis together with recordings from the Spanish songbook by sopranos Rethberg and Ginster and baritone Husch. There are lovely performances by soprano Tiana Lemnitz in the previously uncollected supplementary material, which also includes several Eichendorff songs and a performance of the Goethe-song "Phanomen" by Alexander Kipnis.

There is a great amount of material in this collection, with each of the 5 CDs including in excess of 70 minutes of music. Most of Wolf's songs are highly concentrated and intense. They may prove difficult to the listener coming to them knowing only the lyricism of Schubert. I would not recommend trying to rush through this set at one or two hearings. It is best to take this music in small sections and to listen with text in hand. The compilation includes texts and translations for each of the songs together with good notes about the Wolf Society recording project. There is little discussion about Wolf or about the songs themselves.

This is an essential collection for those who love song, historical recordings, and the music of Hugo Wolf.

Robin Friedman

"Even little things can delight us.".......2003-06-02

If these six words give an approximate translation of the song "Auch kleine Dinge", then they might also describe a music lover's reaction as he makes a journey of exploration through the hundreds of little songs composed by Hugo Wolf.

Walter Legge, a very young EMI record producer in the 1930s, first made such a journey possible when he pioneered the Hugo Wolf Society and began releasing the volumes now reissued in this boxed set. Many singers were invited to participate. Legge's choice of singers was sometimes idiosyncratic. You might wonder how an Irish tenor, a Ukrainian bass and a Greek soprano were admitted to the roster. The results, however, especially in the case of the contributions of John McCormack and Alexander Kipnis, prove the sureness of his instincts.

About half Wolf's songs were made available in the original issue, between 1931 and 1938. With this reissue comes unused and hitherto unissued recordings, many by Tiana Lemnitz and Herbert Jannsen. So there is now more to discover and exploration is made easier for us in 2003 than it was in the 1930s. The remastering has improved the sound, Legge's widow Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf is able to provide a perceptive introduction in an accompanying booklet, and the texts of the songs are now provided in German and English.

"Even little things can delight us.".......2003-06-02

If these six words give an approximate translation of the song titled "Auch kleine Dinge", then they might also describe a music lover's reaction as he makes a journey of exploration through the hundreds of little songs composed by Hugo Wolf.

Walter Legge, a very young EMI record producer in the 1930s, first made such a journey possible when he pioneered the Hugo Wolf Society and began releasing the volumes now reissued in this boxed set. Many singers were invited to participate. Legge's choice of singers was sometimes idiosyncratic. You might wonder how an Irish tenor, a Ukrainian bass and a Greek soprano were admitted to the roster. The results, however, especially in the case of the contributions of John McCormack and Alexander Kipnis, prove the sureness of his instincts.

About half Wolf's songs were made available in the original issue, between 1931 and 1938. With this reissue comes unused and hitherto unissued recordings, many by Tiana Lemnitz and Herbert Jannsen. So there is now more to discover and exploration is made easier for us in 2003 than it was in the 1930s. The remastering has improved the sound, Legge's widow Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf is able to provide a perceptive introduction in an accompanying booklet, and the texts of the songs are now provided in German and English.

Wolf sung by various Lieder singers.......2000-08-15

This is an extraordinary collection of Wolf songs. It is frustrating that the project was not completed, as the quality of what was recorded is so extraordinarily revelatory. My personal favourites are the Michelangelo settings sung by the bass Alexander Kipnis, although he uncharacteristically makes some textual errors. The contributions of Hüsch are numerous and thoughtfully sung, and Karl Erb, Herbert Janssen, Ludwig Weber, Rita Ginster and Marta Fuchs are all caught on extraordinary form, with accompanists of admittedly variable quality, ranging from the sublime Gerald Moore to some very interesting contributions from some accompanists who did not really capture the true essence of Lieder accompanying, which surely cannot permit the piano to be subservient to the voice!

These precious recordings offer us so much. They are a document of a golden age of Lieder singing, and they are superb recitals, sung by a variety of voices, never allowing the listener to tire of listening to a single voice for too long. They are also, of course, examples of some of the most wonderful Lieder writing of any time. These 5 cds are a must for a Lieder specialist, and can open new doors to the novice. Buy them, and never regret having this treasure trove which will give you pleasure all your life.

Average customer rating: Depth and Tragedy Bring back the passion For personal reasons...

Bach: Matthus-Passion / Wilhelm Furtwngler (Mono 1954 recording) Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Furtwangler Conducts Brahms - Complete Symphonies, etc / North German RSO, Berlin PO Furtwangler Conducts Beethoven - Beethoven: symphonies no 3,4,5, & 9, Leonore Recordings 1942-1944, Vol. 2 Schumann: Sinfonie Nr. 4 Brahms: Symphonies, Hungarian Dances, Haydn Variations; Beethoven: Overtures / Furtwangler, Berlin PO, Vienna PO ASIN: B000002S68 Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

1. Kommt, Ihr Tochter - Choral: O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig
2. Da Jesus Diese Rede Vollendet hatte
3. Herzliebster Jesu
4. Da Versammelten Sich Die Hohenpriester
5. Ja Nicht Auf Das Fest
6. Da Nun Jesus War Zu Bethanien
7. Wozu Dienet Diesir Unrat?
8. Da Das Jesus Merkete, Sprach Er Zu Ihnen
9. Du Lieber Heiland Du
10. Buss' und Reu
11. Da Ging Hin Der Zwolfen Einer
12. Blute Nur, Du Liebes Herz!
13. Aber Am Ersten Tage
14. Wo Willst Du
15. Er Sprach: Gehet Hin In Die Stadt
16. Ich Bin's, Ich Sollte Bussen
17. Er Antwortete Und Sprach: Der Mit Der Hand
18. Wiewohl Mein Herz In Tranen Schwimmt
19. Und Da Sie Den Lobgesang Gesprochen Hatten
20. Erkenne Mich, Mein Huter
21. Petrus Aber Antwoetete Und Sprach Zu Ihm
22. Da Kam Jesus
23. O Schmerz!/Was Ist Die Ursach
24. Ich Will Bei Meinem Jesu Wachen/Mit Chor: So Schlafen Unsere Sunden Ein
25. Und Ging Hin Ein Wenig
26. Der Heiland Fallt
27. Und Er Kam Zu Seinen Jungern
28. Was Mein Gott Will
29. Da Kam Er Zu Seinen Jungern
30. So Ist Mein Jesus Nun Gefangen/Mit Chor: Lasst Ihn, Haltet, Bindet Nicht!
31. Zu Der Stund' Sprach Jesus Zu Den Scharen
32. O Mensch, Bewein Dein Sunde Gross

Tracks:

1. Ach, Nun Ist Mein Jesus Hin!/Mit Chor: Wo Ist Denn Dein Freund Hingegangen?
2. Die Aber Jesum Gegriffen Hatten
3. Unk Der Hoheprester Stand Auf Und Sprach Zu Ihm
4. Und Der Hohepriester Antwortete
5. Da Speieten Die
6. Wer Hat Dich So Geschlagen
7. Petrus Aber Sass Draussen Im Palast
8. Da Hub Er An, Sich Zu Verfluchen
9. Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott
10. Jesus Aber Stand Vor Dem Landpfleger
11. Befiehl Du Deine Wege
12. Auf Das Fest Aber Hatte
13. Der Landpfleger Sagte
14. Er Hat Uns Allen Wohlgetan
15. Aus Liebe Will Mein Heiland Sterben
16. Sie Schrieen Aber Noch Mehr
17. Erbarm' Es Gott!
18. Da Nahmen Die Kriegsknechte Des Landpflegers
19. O Haupt Voll Blut Und Wunden
20. Und Da Sie Ihn Verspottet Hatten
21. Und Da Wurden Zween Morder Mit Ihm Gekreuziget
22. Desgleichen Schmaheten Ihn Auch Die Morder
23. Ach, Golgatha
24. Und Von Der Sechsten Stunde
25. Wenn Ich Einmal Soll Scheiden
26. Und Siehe Da, Der Vorhang Im Tempel Zerriss In Zwei Stuck
27. Am Abend, Da Es Kuhle War
28. Und Joseph Nahm Den Leib
29. Nun Ist Der Herr Zur Ruh' Gebracht
30. Wir Setzen Uns Mit Tranen Nieder

Customer Reviews:

Depth and Tragedy.......2005-04-15

This recording embodies everything I love about Furtwangler's artistry with great clarity. If I had to pick two words to describe it, I would choose honesty and strength. Furtwangler's interpretation of the St. Matthew Passion (a work he dearly loved ever since his childhood) is nothing if not honest. He doesn't stop at rendering the score with beauty and pathos (as, for example, Karajan does), he dwells on each and every word of the Passion story, expressing them with incredible power. Furtwangler leaves nothing to chance: it is clear that over the decades he thought deeply over even the smallest details. This is another thing I love about his artistry: he was never satisfied with just achieving moments of inspiration, he demanded from himself that every moment have integral significance within the whole. The sense of architecture here is overpowering; for example, after the chorale wenn ich einmal so scheiden (delivered with a radiance that has to be heard to be believed) comes a moment that has to stand as one of the greatest in recorded music, when the chorus says "truly, he was the Son of God". The expression achieved cannot be put into words, it has such a powerful effect.
Even if the execution and the recording were poor, this would be worth buying for Furtwangler's visionary way with the score; thankfully though, both are on the whole excellent. The only minor quibbles one could have might be the audience noise (noticeable, but not overwhelming) and some of the vocalists (I have never been a great fan of Hoffgen (she seems so wobbly to me), and sometimes the choir is a little on the hazy side). Other than these truly minor points, the only situation I could imagine a person not liking this performance is if they had certain preconceived notions about what Bach is supposed to sound like, rather than taking this on its own terms. However, I feel that the greatness of a performance should stand on its own, and not rely on anything else (for example, on historical research). I would venture to say Furtwangler's recording of the St. Matthew Passion amply meets this requirement.

Bring back the passion.......2005-03-12

Oh, my God. Literally. If you are wondering what happened to the passion of Bach's Passions, try this recording. The opening chorus, which Klemperer treats with such magisterial beauty, here will rip you to shreds. The orchestral phrasing, perhaps especially in the woodwinds, is stunning throughout and seems to want to walk right out of the CD and embrace the listener with sorrow and grace. As a bonus, the sound quality is quite a bit better than on the Maestro's other recordings.

For personal reasons..........2004-05-15

.... I give this 5 stars. If you are primarily interested in period performance Bach, this is not for you. If you are interested in modern instrument Bach with reduced forces and a strong sense of baroque style (Woldike, Richter), this is also not for you.

This is in the romantic tradition of the 19th century, and it is not a complete performance -- there are cuts -- but I think it must approach what Mendelsohn offered his audience when he performed this work, and launched a Bach revival that continues to this day. (There is, in fact, a modern recording of the version used by Mendlesohn, but I have yet to hear it.)

This is a broadly paced, reverential performance, beautifully performed. It is not in the hyper-inflated style of Beecham's MESSIAH out of Berlioz, but one does sense that Bruckner would have approved of this performance: sehr feierlich.

Purists will be offended; they usually are. If Gardiner is far to the left of Klemperer, Furtwangler is far to the right. So, be warned. Personally, I love this recording, and probably for all the wrong reasons. Evidently love is not only blind, but deaf as well.

Average customer rating: A Major Document of an Incredible Oeuvre...

Schubert: Lieder Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich | ( F ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Schubert, Franz | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Beethoven: Piano Sonatas The Schubert Song Companion Schubert: Schwanengesang; 4 Lieder Schubert: The String Quartets ASIN: B000AYQCIK Release Date: 2005-12-13

Customer Reviews:

A Major Document of an Incredible Oeuvre..........2007-03-12

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Of over 600 songs, Fischer-Dieskau and Gerald Moore realized over three-quarters: these are those. Gerald Moore was of course as important to this project as Fischer-Dieskau.

DGG's sound is excellent.

This set is a remarkable document of art.
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Average customer rating: One of the best If You Own A SACD Player, Buy This Hybrid SACD. If You Have A Normal CD Player, Buy The Earlier Plain CD "Living Stereo" Version Barnstorming in the Concert Hall! Hair raising Strauss!!

Richard Strauss: Scenes from Salome & Elektra [Hybrid SACD] Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: César Franck: Symphony in D Minor; Igor Stravinsky; Pétrouchka [Hybrid SACD] Brahms, Tchaikovsky: Violin Concertos [Hybrid SACD] Mahler: Symphony No. 4 [Hybrid SACD] Rhapsodies [Hybrid SACD] Respighi: Pines of Rome; Fountains of Rome; Debussy: La mer [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B0009U55S8 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Customer Reviews:

One of the best.......2007-05-15

Fantastic. Different as I remember foim initial release in Australia in early 80s. I think many cuts were made for political reasons.

If You Own A SACD Player, Buy This Hybrid SACD. If You Have A Normal CD Player, Buy The Earlier Plain CD "Living Stereo" Version.......2006-11-08

Hey there, fans of Strauss and Reiner, this is a phenomenal recording no doubt, but I have to warn people that this Hybrid SACD doesn't sound as good in a standard CD player as the earlier version of this recording.

Of course if you have a SACD player, you should buy this thing, but if you are like most people who have standard stereos, the original release will sound superior in your normal CD player than the Hybrid SACD. Trust me on this one, I am a perfectionist and an audiophile.

Barnstorming in the Concert Hall!.......2005-12-21

These performances are amazing! The soundstage simply disappears out both sidedoors of the auditorium. If you don't like singing the Dance of the Seven Veils is so good it justifies the cost. One of the great performances of all time!

Hair raising Strauss!!.......2005-08-05

This is a great issue in this SACD series. Borkh has just the right sound for Elektra and Salome. Reiner backs her up perfectly. The CSO is in top form. Listen to the brass and you can be in heaven or hell.(Depends on your taste for his operas.)
Absolutely outstanding. The DSD remastering is phenominal!!

Average customer rating: Reverence Beyond Technical Virtuosity

Albert Schweitzer plays Bach, Vol.2 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Albert Schweitzer plays Bach, Vol.1 Albert Schweitzer: Restored and Uncut Bach: Organ Works by Albert Schweitzer Bach Organ Music, Vol. 2 Albert Schweitzer: A Biography (The Albert Schweitzer Library) ASIN: B000000WYM Release Date: 1993-11-23

Tracks:

1. Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, BWV 546: Prelude
2. Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, BWV 546: Fugue
3. Prelude & Fugue In C, BWV 547: Prelude
4. Prelude & Fugue In C, BWV 547: Fugue
5. Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, BWV 548: Prelude
6. Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, BWV 548: Fugue
7. Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon. BWV 611
8. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier. BWV 731
9. Mit Fried Und Freud' Ich Far' Dahin. BWV 616
10. Chistus Der Uns Selig Macht. BWV 620
11. Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund. BWV 621
12. O Mensch, Bewein' Dein Sunde BWV 622
13. O Lamn Gottes Unschuuldig. BWV 618
14. Sei Gegrusst Jesu Gutig BWV 768
15. Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland. BWV 626
16. Christ Lag In Todesbanden. BWV 625
17. Erschienen Ist Der Herrliche Tag. BWV 629

Customer Reviews:

Reverence Beyond Technical Virtuosity.......2000-03-21

Scholar in theology and philosopy, organist and author of a still influential study on J.S.Bach and his music, Schweitzer approached a near-mystic perception of his subject's intended message. Especially in the "Liebster Jesu Wir Sind Hier" we hear a reverence beyond technical virtuosity; Schweitzer's tempo reflects meditation on words unspoken, yet musically understood. The flash and wizardry of other interpretations cheapen in proximity to this CD's brilliant simplicity. Here is Bach as Bach intended; here, too, we feel Schweitzer's living compassion and purpose. Buy this CD - it speaks.

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