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1. Sommer In Der Stadt

2. Gianna

3. Der Himmel Brennt

4. Einer Feht

5. Jeder Freund Ist Auch Ein

6. Jessica

7. Baby I Love You

8. Meine Wilden Jahre

9. Ganz Oder Gar Nicht

10. Ich Geh' Mit Dir

11. Wahnsinn

12. Ein Ganz Normaler Tag

13. Und W-W-Wer Kusst Mich? (

14. Ohne Mich

15. Ruby

16. Mein Zuhaus (Tomorrow Is

17. Tu's Doch

18. Ich Trinke Nie Mehr Tequi

19. Gnadenlos

20. Wer Kennt Julie?

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Average customer rating: Fine anthology but still prefer her "Four Last Songs" recording RIP DAME ELIZABETH (1915-2006) SCHWARZKOPF ----- ONE OF THE GREATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ¡PERFECT! PERFECTA INTERPRETACIÓN

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Tracks:

1. Ach War Ich Schon (Fidelio)
2. Non So Piu (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
3. Porgi, Amor (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
4. E Susanna Non Vien!...Dove Sono (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
5. Mi Tradi Quell'Alma Ingrata (Don Giovanni)
6. Come Scoglio (Cosi Fan Tutti)
7. Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise (Der Freischutz)
8. Dich, Teure Halle (Tannhauser)
9. Einsam In Truben Tagen (Lohengrin)
10. Wie Fremd Und Tot (Die Verkaufte Braut)
11. Bruderchen, Komm, Tanz Mit Mir (Hansel Und Gretel)
12. Da Geht Er Hin (Der Rosenkavalier)
13. Es Gibt Ein Reich (Ariadne Auf Naxos) - Richard Strauss
14. Das War Sehr Gut (Arabella)

Tracks:

1. Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen
2. Bist Du Bei Mir
3. Ridente La Calma
4. An Die Musik
5. Der Musensohn
6. Nachtviolen
7. Der Musensohn
8. Auch Kleine Dinge
9. Mein Liebster Ist So Klein
10. Verschling' Der Abgrund
11. Ich Hab' In Penna
12. Wiegenlied Im Sommer
13. Mausfallenspruchlein
14. In Dem Schatten Meiner Locken
15. Mignon (Kennst Du Das Land?)
16. Gsatzli (Swiss Folksong)
17. Fruhling
18. Im Abendrot
19. Muttertandelei
20. Zueignung
21. Klange Der Heimat (Die Fledermaus)
22. Es Lebt'Eine Vilja (Die Lustige Witwe)
23. Im Chambre Separee (Der Opemball)
24. Wien, Du Stadt Meiner Traume

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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was certainly one of the greatest singers of her own, or indeed any other time. An obsessive perfectionist, her flawless technique and intonation over a huge range, vocal flexibility, breath control, phrasing, stylistic versatility, and above all her focused, radiantly beautiful sound were matchless and incomparable. All these are on full display on this generous 2-CD set, which features over a dozen arias, songs by Schubert, Wolf and Richard Strauss, and some lighter fare. The recordings were made between 1950 and 1967, and the singing becomes better and better, the voice richer and more varied, the expression deeper and more immediate. Not surprisingly, the peaks come in the arias from her signature roles in Mozart's Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi fan tutte; Richard Strauss' Ariadne, Rosenkavalier, and Arabella, which rise to real ecstasy; and arias from Weber's Freischütz and Smetana's Bartered Bride, which are wonderfully intimate and touching. She is less convincing in roles she never sang on stage, and the "childish" voice she cultivated especially for Hänsel and Gretel is unnatural and contrived. The same is true of the last two "popular" numbers, which sound condescending and artificial. The songs, however, have all her customary finesse and inwardness; the Wolf group, perhaps chosen for its gentle humor, is charming, while Strauss' "Four Last Songs" (represented by two) shimmer and soar. Schwarzkopf's singing had instantly recognizable characteristics: a tendency to hold back both vocally and emotionally, giving a sense of noble restraint, but also of cool detachment; excessive use of color and nuance, creating a fussy, calculated and somewhat artificial air. Only rarely does she "let go" with full voice and spontaneous feeling. However, as these recordings show, she invariably inspires admiration and captures ear and heart through the inimitable, glorious beauty of her voice. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Fine anthology but still prefer her "Four Last Songs" recording.......2006-11-06

The engineering and audio quality of these 1960's performances are surprisingly good. The songs are wonderfully peformed and cover a range of periods and styles, but I find myself returning to her recording (also re-released on CD) of Strauss' "Four Last Songs", which I would give 6 stars -- my favorite recording of all time.

RIP DAME ELIZABETH (1915-2006).......2006-08-04

This set is a fine tribute to this extraordinary singer and musician. I was saddened to read about her passing. She had a long life (90 years) and inspired a whole generation of singers and music lovers throughout the world.

SCHWARZKOPF ----- ONE OF THE GREATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.......2006-01-29

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf's career is what legends are made of. She is every bit as fundamental to classical singing in the twentieth century as is Maria Callas. Schwarzkopf sang with refinement, polish, beauty of voice, and meticulous articulation. She was the greatest Mozart and Strauss soprano of her day; her ability to sing the operetta music of Lehar, Suppe', and Johann Strauss has not been equalled; she performed with distinction orchestral compositions of Mahler, Brahms, Bach, and Handel; her Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, and Mahler lieder were exemplary. She sang many operatic roles, far more than many people realize, and was certainly the definitive Marshallin in "Rosenkavalier" throughout the 1950's and 1960'. I saw her many times in recital in Chicago, and even at the time of her farewell (which I was fortunate enough to see), she was sublime. All of the superlative qualities of Schwarzkopf are generously demonstrated throughout these two wonder CD's. Virtually every item is magnificent (though obviously some will prefer some to others) and has the detailed Schwarzkopf imprint stamped right into the music. This CD, great as it is, represents only a very small part of the greatness of Schwarzkopf. I already own tons of her operas and recitals, from which many of the items here come from. But for the sake of completeness, I will probably add it. A person who loves great singing can never have too much of the art of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. She's a vocal icon.

¡PERFECT!.......2005-02-10

I only want to say that you can hear, in this double cd, one of the great singers of all time. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Why? Because she sings all the arias and lieder with pure of tone, brilliance, perfect inflexion, modulation, excellent control breath, measured vibrato, and, all above, great emision of colours. She is master in this art.

PERFECTA INTERPRETACIÓN.......2005-02-09

La mejor recopilación de la discografía de Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Su belleza de voz, la impecable hilación de frases, y, sobre todo, su expresiva interpretación son algunas de las sorpresas que se podrán escuchar en estos dos discos. Sin duda, UNA DE LAS MEJORES SOPRANOS DEL SIGLO XX.

Average customer rating: Superlative collection Great value for the money Great for the money and a good starter on opera.... Amazing Value

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Tracks:

1. Voi Che Sepate - Teresa Berganza
2. Porgi Amor - Heather Harper
3. Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra - Thomas Allen
4. Batti, Batti, O Bel Masetto - Elizabeth Gale
5. Der Holle Rache - Edda Moser
6. O Isis Und Osiris - Cornelius Hauptmann
7. Temerari...Come Scoglio - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
8. La Calunnia E Un Venticello - Ruggero Raimondi
9. Nei Giardin Del Bello - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
10. Casta Diva - Maria Callas
11. Se Quel Guerrier...Celeste Aida - Franco Corelli
12. Tenesta La Promessa...Addio Del Passato - Beverly Sills
13. Niun Mi Tema - Jon Vickers
14. Un Bel Di Vedremo - Renata Scotto
15. E Lucevan Le Stelle - Placido Domingo
16. Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi - Mirella Freni
17. In Quelle Trine Morbide - Montserrat Caballe
18. Signore, Ascolta - Kiri Te Kanawa
19. Recitar...Vesti La Giubba - Jose Carreras
20. Amor Ti Vieta Di Non Amor - Roberto Alagna

Tracks:

1. Le Veau D'Or Est Toujours Debout - Boris Christoff
2. Ou Va La Jeune Hindoue? - Mady Mesple
3. L'Amour, L'Amour...Ah! Leve-Toi, Soleil - Alfredo Kraus
4. Allons! Le Faut...Adieu Notre Petite Table - Ileana Cotrubas
5. Toute Mon Ame Est La Pourquoi Me Reveiller - Nicolai Gedda
6. Quand La Flamme De L'Amour - Jose Van Dam
7. L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle - Victoria De Los Angeles
8. A Cette Voix...Je Crois Entendre Encore - Alain Vanzo
9. Une Puce Gentille - Gabriel Bacquier
10. Je Vais Mourir...Adieu, Fiere Cite - Regine Crespin
11. Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix - Rita Gorr
12. Wie Todesahnung...O Du Mein Holder Abenstern - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
13. Johohoe! Traft Ihr Das Schiff Im Meere An? - Anja Silja
14. In Fernem Land - Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper
15. Heil Dir, Sonne! - Siegfried Jerusalem
16. Mild Und Leise - Helga Dernesch

Tracks:

1. Che Faro Senza Euridice? - Agnes Baltsa
2. Der Vogelfanger Bin Ich Ja - Walter Berry
3. Finch'Han Dal Vino - Nicolai Ghiaurov
4. E Susanna Non Vien!...Dove Sono - Barbara Hendricks
5. Abscheulicher! - Christa Ludwig
6. Ne M'Abandonne Pas, Espoir De La Vengeance...Asile Hereditaire - Nicolai Gedda
7. Largo Al Factotum - Tito Gobbi
8. Ella Giammai M'Amo! - Ruggero Raimondi
9. La Donna E Mobile - Alfredo Kraus
10. Di Quella Pira - Franco Corelli
11. Esultate! - James McCracken
12. Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar - Placido Domingo
13. Vissi D'Arte, Vissi D'Amore - Maria Callas
14. In Questa Reggia - Ghena Dimitrova
15. Tanto Amore - Janine Micheau
16. O Mio Babbino Caro - Montserrat Caballe
17. Ed Anche Beppe Amo - Luciano Pavarotti
18. Poveri Fiori - Maria Callas
19. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Roberto Alagna

Tracks:

1. Les Grands Seigneurs...Ah! Je Ris De Me Voir Si Belle - Victoria De Los Angeles
2. Marie, Avec L'Enfant Jesus - Jules Bastin
3. Heureux Petit Berger - Janine Micheau
4. Connais-Tu Le Pays - Jane Rhodes
5. Elle Ne Croyait Pas Dans Sa Candeur - Nicolai Gedda
6. Votre Toast, Je Peux Vous Le Rendre...Toreador - Victoria De Los Angeles
7. Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Mady Mesple
8. Maintenant, Chantons...Devant La Maison De Celui Qui D'Adore - Gerard Souzay
9. Depuis Le Jour - Beverly Sills
10. Da Geht Er Hin - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
11. Einsam In Truben Tagen - Regine Crespin
12. Dich, Teure Halle - Hildegard Behrens
13. Leb Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
14. Hojotoho! Hojotoho! - Ute Walther

Tracks:

1. Non Piu Andrai - Thomas Allen
2. La Ci Darem La Mano - Graziella Sciutti
3. Duo: Pa-Pa-Pa - Andreas Schmidt
4. Soave Sia Il Vento - Delores Ziegler
5. Mira, O Norma - Maria Callas
6. Il Dolce Suono - Edita Gruberova
7. Com'e Gentil - Alfredo Kraus
8. Una Voce Poco Fa - Maria Callas
9. Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici - Alfredo Kraus
10. Gualtier Malde!...Caro Nome - Michele Pertusi
11. Ritorna Vincitor - Birgit Nilsson
12. Ave Maria - Katia Ricciarelli
13. Nessun Dorma - Franco Corelli
14. Che Gelida Manina - Nicolai Gedda
15. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Barbara Hendricks

Tracks:

1. Mes Amis, Ecoutez L'Histoire - Nicolai Gedda
2. Mieux Vaut Mourir...Amour Sacre De La Patrie - Alfredo Kraus
3. Ah! Je Veux Vivre Dans Ce Reve - Mady Mesple
4. Puisqu'on Ne Peut Flechir...Vainement, Ma Bien-Aimee - Henry Legay
5. Suis-Je Gentille Ainsi?...Je Marche Sur Tous Les Chemins - June Anderson
6. Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'Amour - Jessye Norman
7. La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee - Jose Carreras
8. C'est Toi!...Au Fond Du Temple Saint - John Aler
9. Werther, Werther, Qui M'Aurait Dit...Ces Lettres! - Tatiana Troyanos
10. Viens, Mallika - Mady Mesple
11. Ah! Je Suis Seule Enfin...Dis-Moi Que Je Suis Belle - Beverly Sills
12. Alerte, Alerte!...Anges Purs, Anges Radieux - Nicolai Ghiaurov
13. Boris's Farewell - Boris Christoff
14. Schreckensschwur! - Gary Lakes
15. Die 'Selige Morgentraum-Deutweise'...Selig, Wie Die Sonne - Peter Schreier
16. Was Am Besten er Kann...Nothung! Nothung! - Siegfried Jerusalem

Customer Reviews:

Superlative collection.......2006-10-11

A collection of 100 individual arias and ensembles from the EMI catalogue of complete works recorded between 1955 and 2003. It includes selections from operas by Italian, Austrian, German, Russian and French composers. The French composers are especially well represented unlike most such anthologies. And there are several more obscure contributions, such as an aria from Catalani's La Wally. A well-judged balance of musical periods and styles, and the very best singers of the last half of the last century. And remarkably, the whole collection of 6 CDS, over 7 hours of music, is being sold for the cost of only 1 CD !

Great value for the money.......2006-04-23

This is simply the best collection of opera arias that I have seen. It's not 100% in that there are a few well-known arias that are not here, but what is here is simply a treasure. The organization is a bit strange, but there's some logic. For example, Disk 6 is mostly from French operas. A seemingly endless amount of glorious music. Just fabulous. You won't be disappointed.

Great for the money and a good starter on opera...........2006-01-07

This cd is a splendid collection of songs, and the price is unbeatable; I have but a few minor complaints about the overall product. The cd would have been much more enjoyable if they had put the music in some sort of order, rather than jumping around from artist to artist sporatically. My only other complaint would be that they could have chosen some better vocalists to play some of the songs. For example, in CD 6, track 3: Romeo et Juliette, the singer was not nearly as strong and definative as she should have been and I've definately heard in various other versions that were way better than this. This disappointed me greatly. But even with these few small complaints, this collection is still great and the price is amazing. It includes MOST of the famous opera pieces, as well some great songs that are often overlooked such as the beautiful song from Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (CD 6, track 16) along with others.

Amazing Value.......2005-08-23

I am so impressed by this collection that I must share my joy at getting so many beautiful arias, duets, et al in one collection. It captures many of the great operatic voices in stellar performances spanning the last 50 years. If you are enchanted by beautiful operatic highlights, removed from their operatic storylines, this set is for you. Hours of gorgeous music for practically pennies!

Average customer rating: Operetta recording lyrics Great intro to Viennese operettas A Great Introduction to Operetta Terrific value!

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Tracks:

1. Der Ziegeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Overture
2. Giuditta: Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert!
3. Giuditta: Meine Lippen, sie kussen so heiss
4. Freiderike: O Madchen, mein Madchen
5. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Wer uns getraut
6. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Als flotter Geist
7. Fruhlingsstimmen(Voices Of Spring), Walzer
8. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
9. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Wer hat die Liebe uns ins Herz gesenkt?
10. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Immer nur lacheln
11. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Von Apfelbluten einen Kranz
12. Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow): Lippen schweigen
13. Eine Nacht in Vendig (A Night in Venice): Komm in die Gondel
14. Grafin Mariza (Countess Mariza): Komm mit nach Varasdin

Customer Reviews:

Operetta recording lyrics.......2007-01-23

I need the lyrics word to the CD I purchasedGreat Operetta REcordings,Viennese operettas Gems 8.110292 , Naxos
Let me know of the purchase price so that I can receive the lyhrics now Thank you Irving Korr

Great intro to Viennese operettas.......2007-01-09

The quality of this recording is superlative, the voices are romantic and strong. This is a delightful introduction to the world of Viennese operettas.

A Great Introduction to Operetta.......2004-03-29

An analogy describing operetta music could be as follows: operetta is to serious classical music as bubble gum pop tunes are to the music of the Beatles. While many opera fans enjoy operetta, it is not seen as all that serious, yet the musicianship that is required to perform many of the showpieces of operetta is the same as that of more serious opera. For this reason, when a full orchestra with competent singers performs operetta music, it is usually worth listening to, and this disc is certainly well worth listening to over and over again.

The disc contains showpieces from many of the great operettas including Strauss' GYPSY BARON, Lehar's GUIDETTA, THE LAND OF SMILES, and MERRY WIDOW, and Kalman's GRAFIN MARIZA among others. The Hungarian Operetta Orchestra is conducted by Laszlo Kovacs and the soloists are sopranos Ingrid Kertesi, Zsuzsu Csonka and tenor Janos Berkes. Perhaps the best pieces on the recording are "Fruhlingsstimmen", "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" and the duet from Grafin Mariza. The disc does not give credit to the individual performers, so it we do not know which soprano is performing, but in all cases the voices are strong and beautiful. Berkes' tracks are well performed, but "O Madchen mein Madchen" is not as strong as other pieces he performs, but then again, he has great competition from other tenor greats who have attempted many of these pieces. In most cases, he performs admirably.

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of this disc is the authenticity. Many operetta recordings include excerpts from studio recordings of the entire work. This recording seems to be a studio recording where the pieces are performed individually, but the listener would not know this from the overall quality. The disc also contains liner notes that provide the lyrics of the pieces performed, which is an added benefit to this disc.

Terrific value!.......2000-01-15

I bought all three discs in this series and heartily recommend them. At the price, you can't go wrong. My favorite is the first volume--after the opening waltz and two OK numbers, you'll find one lovely tune after another. I listen to this in my car and it shortens my perception of the commute.The recording is very good and the artists are pleasing to listen to. I don't care as much for the Fledermaus songs in the third volume, as the voices don't stand up to the caliber of Kiri Te Kanawa and others on the Previn Fledermaus disc--but they are still nice renditions.

Average customer rating: SImply Untrue an extra star for all the guest artists An Homage to a Great Artist superb vocals

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Tracks:

1. La Ran La Lera...Largo Al Factotum
2. O Sainte Medaille...Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux
3. Ce Breuvage...Vision Fugitive
4. C'est Toi...Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Placido Domingo
5. La Fatigue Alourdit Mes Pas...Comme Une Pale Fleur
6. Ecoute!...Dieu, Tu Semas Dans Nos Ames
7. C'est Mon Jour Supreme
8. Tout Est Desert...Son Regard
9. Ove Son Io?...Vada In Fiamme
10. Perfidi! All'Anglo Contro Me...Pieta, Rispetto Amore
11. Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol
12. E Sogno? O Realta?
13. Komm!
14. Der Garten Des Herzens
15. Lied Des Venezianischen Gondoliers
16. Le Lazzarone
17. L'Ultimo Ricordo

Tracks:

1. Mein Sehnen, Mein Wahnen
2. Wo Berg' Ich Mich?...So Weih' Ich Mich Den Rachgewalten
3. Wie Todesahnung...O Du Mein Holder Abendstern
4. Gruss Op.48 No.1
5. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
6. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
7. Die Rose, Die Lilie
8. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
9. Ich Grolle Nicht
10. Gute Nacht
11. Die Post
12. Blicke Mir Nicht In Die Lieder
13. Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
14. Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen
15. Von Der Schonheit
16. O Vaterland, Du Machst Bei Tag
17. Als Flotter Geist
18. Komm, Zigany
19. An Old Song Re-Sung
20. At Dawning (I Love You) Op.29 No.1 - Armen Guzelimian
21. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
22. Beautiful Dreamer

Album Description

Details TBA. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

SImply Untrue.......2006-08-16

The previous review is simply a gross falsification. I have been an obsessed opera fan for a long time, and Thomas Hampson is a truly special singer. He is not the possesor of the largest or most interesting voice, which he will tell you and indeed says so all the time. His commitment to text, his willingness to search out parts to fit his voice, and his dedication to art song make im invaluable to Americans as a ture Troubador. His light Baritone was ideally suited to Figaro and to Valentin and the art song he loves. He must stretch to sing Verdi, where his voice sounds dry and small but many singers have chanced Verdi at their peril, and his innate ablity to inhabit a song, here evidenced in Di Provenza overcomes fact that it is out of his fach. You misinformed opinion of Hampson is mean and strangly bitter. I love Opera, but I do not love every singer, which doesn't mean I debase their very artistic existance. I have seen Hampson live, and have loved him (in Thias) and somewhat disliked him (in Simon Boccanegra) As for him being pretentious, somwetimes I find him mannered, but always charming. SOmetimes Intellectualism can appear pretentious, but surely you wont hold an opera singer to the charge that he must be unintellectual. what a vitriolic review, please buy this Cd, it merits repeated listening to a true American SINGER,

an extra star for all the guest artists.......2006-05-08

The title of this album is an oxymoron. Or a sick joke. I can't decide. Sure he has made millions by luring the uninitiated listener into his web of deceit and conceit, but don't be fooled any longer. How fortunate Hampson has been to sing for and with great artists to shoulder his heavy load.

An Homage to a Great Artist.......2005-10-30

EMI is wisely creating a series of recordings to gather the moments of artists that showcase the very reasons they become so highly regarded. Usually these collections are produced late in careers or even posthumously, but in the case of THE VERY BEST OF THOMAS HAMPSON the artist is still one of the more active and premiere singers of our day. Yet while he doesn't still perform all of these inclusions, it is wonderful to have excerpts from various successful recordings to remind us of the artistry that Hampson represents.

The two disc set includes arias from operas: Rossini's 'Il barbière di Siviglia', von Weber's 'Euryanthe', Gounod's 'Faust', Massenet's 'Hérodiade', Bizet's 'Les Pêcheurs de perles' (in duet with Placido Domingo), Thomas' 'Hamlet', Verdi's 'Don Carlo', 'Il Travatore', 'Macbeth', 'La Traviata', and 'Falstaff', Korngold's 'Die Tote Stadt', and Wagner's 'Tannhäuser'.

But the rewards of a Hampson recording must include his impeccable career as a lieder stylist and on this recording are excerpts from Schumann's 'Dichterliebe', Schubert's 'Winterreise', Mahler's 'Rückert Lieder' and 'Das Lied von der Erde', as well as songs by Meyerbeer, Rossini, Grieg, Kalman, and Lehar. And very importantly there are examples of American songs that Hampson has always emphasized in his recitals. Works by Stephen Foster, and two extraordinary works with the brilliant accompanist Armen Guzelimian - 'An Old Song Re-sung' by Griffes and 'At Dawning' by Charles Wakefield Cadman - round out this fine survey.

Not usually a collector of such 'recombinations', for this listener this album is so very fine that it deserves the attention of all those who appreciate the artistry of Thomas Hampson - then and now. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

superb vocals.......2005-08-07

Mr.Hampson really gets the chance to showcase his wonderful baritone voice in this "Best of" collection which includes excellent selections from his various other CDs. I like the diversity of the selections featuring operatic arias,works from classical composers, and folk songs. For Thomas hampson fans, as well as fans of the baritone voice, this CD is for them.

Average customer rating: Great Selection and Great Value

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Tracks:

1. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers Of Nuremberg) - Overture
2. Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
3. Tannhauser - Overture
4. Lohengrin - Prelude
5. Der Fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) - Overture
6. Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold) - Entry Of The Gods Into Valhalla
7. Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) - The Ride Of The Valkyries
8. Gotterdammerung (Twilight Of The Gods) - Siegfried's Death And Funer

Customer Reviews:

Great Selection and Great Value.......1999-12-09

I purchased this CD about two years ago to supplement an existing Wagner collection of major orchestra records & select CDs (e.g. Wagner overtures). It by far provides the "best" selection of Wagner's "best", eight pieces in 68 minutes, versus other offerings on ther market (most other best/excerpt collections have about five pieces..and they are not always the most conventionally popular selections). The selections are played in a straight forward fashion (i.e. no unappealing surprises via poor orchestration or interpretation). The Polish National Radio and Slovak Philharmonic are both very good orchestras. Because Wagner is wind instrument intensive compared to other composers, there are spots when the brass section will provide less "mass" than a first tier Chicago or Berlin, etc., but it is truely not that significant on the overall impact.

If you take the price into consideration, this CD is really a 5-star value.

Average customer rating: Wonderful, but just SOME of the very best of Nicolai Gedda Excellent compilation Nicolai Gedda . . . the 4th tenor

The Very Best of Nicolai Gedda Nicolai Gedda , Adolphe Adam , Ludwig van Beethoven , Vincenzo Bellini , Hector Berlioz , Georges Bizet , Gaetano Donizetti , Friedrich von Flotow , Mikhail Glinka , and Karl Goldmark Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Flotow | Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glinka | Glinka, Mikhail | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Goldmark | Goldmark, Karl | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 Gedda, Nicolai | ( G ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Paris Symphony Orchestra | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Alfredo Kraus The Very Best of Franco Corelli Nicolai Gedda - French and Russian Arias & Songs The Very Best of Giuseppe di Stefano The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli ASIN: B0000A1WP3 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Pourquoi Me Reveiller
2. Instant Charmant...En Ferment Les Yeux
3. L'Amour, L'Amour!...Ah! Leve-Toi Soleil
4. Une Heure Encore...La Gloire Etait Ma Seule Idole
5. Va, Pour Kleinzach!
6. Zurga, Quand Tous Deux...Au Fond Du Temple Saint
7. A Cette Voix...Je Crois Entendre Encore
8. La Fluer Que Tu M'Avais Jetee
9. Mes Amis, Ecoutez L'Histoire
10. Elle Ne Croyait Pas Dans Sa Candeur Naive
11. Asile Hereditaire - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
12. Quanto E Bella
13. Una Furtiva Lagrima
14. Fra Poco A Me Ricovero
15. Prendi: L'Anel Ti Dono
16. Di' Tu Se Fedele
17. La Donna E Mobile
18. Donna Non Vidi Mai

Tracks:

1. Il Mio Tesoro
2. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
3. Ach, So Fromm
4. In Fernem Land
5. Magische Tone
6. Kuda, Kuda, Kuda Vi Udalilis (Lenski's Aria)
7. Dimitri! Tsaryevich! Dimitri!
8. Souvenir
9. O Moonlight Night
10. At The Ball
11. Don Juan's Serenade
12. O Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair
13. How Fair This Spot
14. Adelaide Op. 46
15. Heimliche Aufforderung, Op. 27, No. 3
16. Strandchen, Op. 17, No. 2
17. Als Flotter Geist...Ja, Das Alles Auf Ehr'
18. Gern Hab' Ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
19. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but just SOME of the very best of Nicolai Gedda.......2005-07-03

This is but a subset of the glorious recorded singing by Nicolai Gedda; however, it is a good sampler of the repertoire that made him legendary. And, at least a couple of the tracks ("Asile Hereditaire" and Lenski's aria) seem to be his best recordings of those particular works. Gedda is a member of a small circle of famed tenors noted for disciplined and artistic vocal production. He could find and consistently produce the "ping" we all love to hear. And, that was necessarily accompanied by flawless breath control. He holds the last note of the rousing "Hereditaire" for approximately eleven seconds! Onward! Ho! The emotion and delicate treatment he showed in Lenski's aria is a high-water mark. I can not imagine it being done better.

I first heard him in a recording of La Boheme (with Freni) in 1975 and have heard him in person both in Faust (1976) and in recital (1981). Whether on stage or in recording, Gedda is remarkable and consistent. If you are new to opera or are younger and addicted to the stars of today (and some of them are very good too), you should hear Gedda. It will raise your definition for what it takes to be a great tenor. Go find a recording of Fritz Wunderlich too.

Excellent compilation.......2005-01-30

Beautiful, easy lyric tenor; also great diction and phrasing -- a good example to any tenor on how this rep. should be sung.

Nicolai Gedda . . . the 4th tenor.......2004-06-13

Those of you who know the three tenors should look into this incredibly versatile singer. The first time I heard this remarkable tenor sing was from a recording of Mozart's Magic Flute. From then on I became an avid fan. This recording highlights how Gedda could go from singing lyric repertoire, to the bigger and more difficult French and Bel Canto and even tackling Russian and operetta. Any aspiring tenor and dedicated opera fan would do well to own this CD set.

Average customer rating: no texts -- shame on you EMI Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was.. Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!

Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fritz Wunderlich: Great German Tenor Schumann: Dichterliebe / Wunderlich, Giesen The Magic of Wunderlich [Includes Bonus DVD] The Very Best of Giuseppe di Stefano Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin, 3 Lieder / Fritz Wunderlich ASIN: B000083GOM Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Nur Ihrem Frieden - Berliner Symphoniker
2. Folget Der Heissgeliebten (Il Mio tesoro) - Berliner Symphoniker
3. Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen - Berliner Symphoniker
4. Der Odem Der Liebe (Un' Aura Amorosa) - Berliner Symphoniker
5. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon - Berliner Symphoniker
6. Ombra Mai Fu - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
7. Ach, So Fromm - Berliner Symphoniker
8. Mit Gewitter Und Sturm - Orchester Der Staatsoper Berlin
9. So Leb' Ich Noch...Vor Deinem Fenster - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
10. Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch' Madchen - Berliner Symphoniker
11. Selig Sind, Die Verfolgung Leiden - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
12. Horch, Die Lerche Singt Im Hain - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
13. Fenton! Mein Madchen - Edith Mathis
14. Armer Narr...Es Muss Gelingen - N/A
15. So Find' Ich Dich...Mein Lieber Schatz, Nun Aufgepasst - Bamberger Symphoniker
16. Wohin Bist Du Entschwunden (Lensky's Aria) - Berliner Symphoniker

Tracks:

1. Leb' Wohl, Mignon (Adieu, Mignon) - Berliner Symphoniker
2. Ich Schloss Die Augen (En Ferment Les Yeux) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
3. Komm, O Holde Dame (Viens, Gentille Dame) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
4. Welche Huld Und Welche Reize (Quanto E Bella) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
5. Wohl Drang Aus Ihrem Herzen (Una Furtiva Lagrima) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
6. Komm In Die Gondel - N/A
7. Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n - Berliner Symphoniker
8. Durch Diesen Kuss Sei Unser Bund Geweiht - Berliner Symphoniker
9. Freunde, Das Leben Ist Lebenswert - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
10. Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - N/A
11. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz - Symphonie - Orchester
12. Allein! Wieder Allein! (Wolgalied) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
13. Zwei Marchenaugen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
14. Wenn Es Abend Wird... Grub Mir Mein Wien - N/A
15. Auch Ich Was Ein Feiner Csardaskavalier...Komm, Zigany - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
16. Kleinen Kindern...O Frag Mich Nicht - Symphonie - Orchester Graunke
17. Man Sagt Uns Nach...O Rose Von Stambul - N/A
18. Zwei Augen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
19. Der Rattenfanger - FFB Orchester

Amazon.com

Fritz Wunderlich is one of those singers whose voice, while you are listening to it, seems to eclipse all others. Ravishingly beautiful, perfectly produced, radiant, even, mellow, it flows out with effortless ease like a golden stream. His breath is endless, and there is nothing that he cannot do. On these two very generous discs he sings arias ranging from Handel to Viennese operettas and sounds equally at home in all of them, vocally and stylistically. Mozart was one of his specialties, and the five arias opening the program have a beguiling, caressing lyricism that melts the heart. The selection includes familiar arias by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Donizetti, Smetana (including a duet with Pilar Lorengar), as well as several by composers whose operas were popular in the 1960s, when the records were made, but have now fallen into oblivion, such as Lortzing, Flotow, Cornelius, Kienzl, Nicolai, Thomas, Boieledieu. Wunderlich sings them all with the same seriousness and commitment, making the lesser ones sound better than they are, and creating real characters with color, nuance and expression. In keeping with the European tradition of performing opera in the local language, he sings everything in German, except the famous "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's Serse, which must have escaped the translators. Choosing from the best operettas by Lehár, Johann Strauss, Millöcker, Kálmán and Fall, he captures their smiling, tongue-in-cheek lightness and never lets the catchy tunes become corny or sentimental. (Listen also to his two very different, but equally wonderful recordings of Mahler's Song of the Earth under Schmidt-Isserstedt on BellaVoce and Klemperer.) In 1966, aged 36, at the peak of his artistry and his career, Wunderlich died after a fall, a month before he was to make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

no texts -- shame on you EMI.......2007-02-11

This is not a gripe about Wunderlich, one of the greatest IMHO. It is about the EMI folks, who obviously think that song texts are irrelevant. Well, how do you know if the singing does justice to the text? And if you think that these texts are easily available elsewhere, I would be most thankful if you would share with me Lehar's "Das Land des L"achelns" Kalman's "die Zirkusprinzessin" or Neuendorff's "Der Rattenf"anger".

Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich.......2007-01-09

Fritz Wunderlich is still one of the Best. This CD is very good value for money, such a variety of songs, excellent tone quality.

Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was.........2004-12-29

Fritz Wunderlich died at the tragically young age of 36, just weeks before his scheduled Metropolitan Opera debut. I have no doubt that he would have been THE tenor of the 1960s and 70s. This collection is a compendium of some of Wunderlich's finest stuff (although his lieder are not represented here). Among the highlights, Granada.
I know, it's a Spanish song, and as the previous reviewer said, everything here is in German, which can get a little annoying with the Italian opera.. but for sheer vocal glory, Granada will make you want to stand up and shout, what a voice!!
If you don't know Wunderlich, get this disc.

Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!.......2004-05-03

Among the lyric tenors, Wunderlich had one of the most handsome voices and a strength not usually related to this type of tenors. One melancholically wonders how much his repertoire could have expanded, had he lived longer.

This new VERY BEST collection has arias of some of his trademark Mozart roles, songs and arias of less popular composers as well as some famous arias of the Italian repertoire. He sings them all with memorable style, unparalleled beauty of tone and - where needed - the right vigour. I only wish he'd escaped the tradition of those decades and recorded the Italian and French arias in their original language and not in German. Only "Ombra mai fu" is sung in Italian and it doesn't reveal any bad Italian accent. Listening for example to his lovely "Una furtiva lagrima" in German is unique for sure but I prefer the Italian version.

His life was brief but the quality of his singing eternal.

Average customer rating: Remarkable double set for a master voice The Finest Collection of German Lieder

Very Best of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Christa Ludwig Schubert: Lieder Winterreise The Very Best of Victoria de los Angeles An die Musik [2 CD & DVD Limited Edition] ASIN: B000083GON Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Die Schone Mullerin
2. Whoin?
3. Halt!
4. Danksagung An Den Bach
5. Ungeduld
6. Das Lied Im Grunen
7. Der Tod Und Das Madchen
8. Heidenroslein
9. Die Forelle
10. Standchen
11. Du Bist Die Ruh'
12. Erlkonig/Winterreise
13. Gute Nacht
14. Die Post
15. Von Ewiger Liebe
16. Die Mainacht
17. Wiegenlied
18. Auch Klein Dinge
19. Fussreise
20. Gebet
21. Der Gartner
22. Lebewohl
23. Morgen!
24. Freundiche Vision
25. Mit Deinen Blauen Augen
26. Des Antonius Von Padua Fischpredigt

Tracks:

1. Grosser Herr, O Starker Kong
2. Erleucht' Auch Meine Finstre Sinnen
3. Cara Sposa, Amante Cara
4. Die Frist Ist Um
5. Leb' Wohl
6. Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso (II Travatore, Act III)
7. Cortigiani, Vil Razza Dannata!
8. Per Me Giunto E Il Di Supremo
9. Alzati!...Eri Tu
10. Vanne...Credo In Un Dio Crudel
11. Era La Notte...Si, Pel Ciel

Customer Reviews:

Remarkable double set for a master voice.......2007-03-25

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is not only one of the most remarkable opera singers but probably the best performer of german lieder ever, and this double set of EMI's The Very Best series is it a vivid proof of it. His noble singing, impressive characterizations and powerful understanding of music is clearly portrayed here.
There is only one thing missing for perfection: Fischer-Dieskau's marvelous performance of Mozart music, absent in this set, but you can find high peaks: Schubert's Das Wandern, Die Forelle (always one of my favorite lieder), Brahms'Wiegenlied, Wagner's Die Frist ist um (chilling) and Verdi's Eri tu (sour mix of rage and sorrow).

The Finest Collection of German Lieder.......2005-01-15

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is the master when it comes to German song. He is the king when it comes to Lied (song) interpretation by any German composer from Gluck to Schubert to Wolf. Sure, people may prefer Fritz Wunderlich or newer greats like Thomas Quasthoff, but everybody must first hear Fischer-Dieskau's take on the song.

I received this CD as a Christmas gift, and was very excited to hear the quality of all the performances. Fischer-Dieskau's specialty is his Schubert Lieder, and his renditions are all fantastic-my favorites are Track 1, Die Schoene Mullerin, with its catchy accompaniment, Staendchen (Track 10), the serenade, and Du bist die Ruh (Track 11). Of course Erlking is a fan favorite, and FD's interpretation is fantastic.

Many people try to describe Fischer-Dieskau's style of interpretation and I find it quite difficult to explain. He has the ability to sing with a feeling of spontaneity, as if he is thinking and feeling the lyrics off the cuff, and yet technically each song is perfect, as if there is complete attention to detail.

The second CD contains excerpts from some of FD's opera/oratorio career, and some of the tracks are quite impressive. I personally prefer James Morris singing Wotan's Abschied by Wagner, but FD's version is extremely moving. FD is a bigger fish in the Lieder world than he is in the opera world, however (if the Lieder world is actually big enough to be a world--maybe just a region).

My take is that anybody who loves Fischer-Dieskau, German Lieder, or just good singing in general will be impressed and happy to own such a CD. I'm not familiar with all of FD's recordings (check it out, there are a lot) to know if these tracks really are HIS BEST, or if there are any glaring omissions, but I think everything on this CD is top-drawer.

How fortunate we are that a man like Fischer-Dieskau came along during the era of recorded sound. This CD is fantastic, and all music-lovers will approve.

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The Very Best of Hildegard Behrens Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berg | Berg, Alban | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( 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 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Brigitte Fassbaender The Very Best of Kirsten Flagstad Obsessions (Wagner & Strauss: Arias and Scenes) The Very Best of Christa Ludwig The Very Best of Renata Scotto ASIN: B0006VYEIW Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Dich, Teure Halle, Gruss' Ich Wieder
2. Allmacht'ge Jungfrau, Hor Mein Flehen!
3. Johohoe!... Traft Ihr Das Schiff
4. Einsam In Truben Tagen
5. Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen
6. Mild Und Leise
7. Der Manner Sippe
8. Hojotoho! Hojotoho!
9. Siegmund! Sieh Auf Mich!
10. Starke Scheite Schichtet Mir Dort

Tracks:

1. I. Seit Ich Ihn Gesehen
2. II. Er, Der Herrlichste Von Allen
3. III. Ich Kann's Nich Fassen, Nicht Glauben
4. IV. Du Ring An Meinem Finger
5. V. Helft Mir, Ihr Schwestern
6. VI. Susser Freund, Du Blickest Mich Verwundert An
7. VII. An Meinem Herzen, An Meiner Brust
8. VIII. Nun Hast Du Mir Den Ersten Schmerz Getan
9. Bist Du Bei Mir BWV 508
10. Wiegenlied Op.49 No.4
11. Meine Liebe Ist Grun Op.63 No.5
12. Madchenlied Op.107 No.5
13. Die Nacht Op.10 No.3
14. Wiegenlied Op.41 No.1
15. Die Nachtigall
16. Bien, Mon Fils!
17. Jochanaan, Ich Bin Verliebt In Deinen Leib - Wiener Philharmoniker
18. Ah! Du Wolltest Mich Nicht Deinen Mund Kussen Lassen, Jochanaan! - Agnes Baltsa

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Tracks:

1. Ah, Scostatil... Smanie Implacabili
2. Prendero Quel Brunettino
3. E Amore Un Ladroncello
4. Mira, O Norma... Si, Fino All'ore Estreme
5. Liber Scriptus... Dies Irae
6. Elsa! Wer Ruft?... Entweihte Gotter!
7. Mir Ist Die Ehre Widerfahren
8. Fischerweise
9. An Die Musik
10. Der Musensohn
11. Ave Maria
12. Die Forelle
13. Fruhlingsglaube
14. Erikonig
15. Er, Der Herrlichste Von Allen
16. Du Ring An Meinem Finger
17. An Meinem Herzen
18. Och Mod'r, Ich Well En Ding Han!
19. We Kumm Ich Dann De Pooz Erenn?
20. Dein Blaues Auge, Op. 59/8
21. Standchen Op. 106/1
22. Vergebliches Standchen Op.84/4

Tracks:

1. Du Lieber Heiland Du... Bub' Und Reu'
2. Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott
3. Ach, Golgatha...Sehet, Jesus Hat Die Hand
4. Abscheulicher!...Komm, Hoffnung
5. In Quali Eccessi...Mi Tradi Quell'alma Ingrata
6. Das Irdische Leben
7. Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
8. Wo Die Schonen Trompeten Blasen
9. Von Der Schonheit
10. Im Treibhaus
11. Schmerzen
12. Traume
13. Mild Und Leise

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