Clemenza [Import]

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Features 16 tracks including 'On My Mind', 'Walk On Bye', 'On The Run', 'Like A Child', 'This Is The End' and more. Supersonic. 2005.

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Tracks:

1. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Romance. Andante - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
3. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Menuetto. Allegretto - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
4. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Rondo. Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
5. Divertimento in D, K.136: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
6. Divertimento in D, K.136: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
7. Divertimento in D, K.136: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
8. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Di Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
9. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
10. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Assai - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
11. Divertimento in F, K.138: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
12. Divertimento in F, K.138: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
13. Divertimento in F, K.138: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
14. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
15. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
16. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
17. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

1. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Marcia. Maestoso - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
2. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Menuetto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
3. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Rondeau. Allegretto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
4. Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
5. Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
6. Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
7. Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegretto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
8. Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
9. Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio- Allegro Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
10. Divertimento in D, K.205: Largo-Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
11. Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
12. Divertimento in D, K.205: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
13. Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
14. Divertimento in D, K.205: Finale. Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
2. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Andante Di Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
3. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Finale. Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
4. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Allegro Con Spirito - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
5. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
6. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
7. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
8. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Adagio/Allegro Spiritoso - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
9. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Poco Adagio - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
10. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
11. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
2. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
3. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Finale. Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
4. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
5. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Andante Con Moto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
6. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
7. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Finale. Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
2. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
3. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
4. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Allegro Assai - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
5. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
6. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Andante Cantabile - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
7. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
8. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
2. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
3. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
4. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
5. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
6. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
7. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
8. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
9. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
10. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegreo Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
11. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
12. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
13. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
14. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
15. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
16. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
17. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
18. Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
19. Symphony in F, K.75: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
20. Symphony in F, K.75: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
21. Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
2. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
3. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
4. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegro Maestoso - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
5. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
6. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
2. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
3. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
4. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
5. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Adagio - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
6. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro Assai - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson

Tracks:

1. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Allegro Maestoso - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
2. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Adagio Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
3. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Rondo: Tempo Di Minuetto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
4. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Allegro Aperto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
5. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
6. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Rondo. Allegro - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
7. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
8. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Andantino - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
9. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Rondo. Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff

Tracks:

1. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
2. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
3. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Rondo. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
4. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Allegro Aperto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
5. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Adagio Non Troppo - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
6. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Rondo, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
7. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Allegro - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
8. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Andante Ma Adagio - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
9. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble

Tracks:

1. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
2. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Menuetto - Petersen Quartett
3. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Andante - Petersen Quartett
4. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
5. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Adagio, Allegro - Petersen Quartett
6. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Andante Cantabile - Petersen Quartett
7. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Menuetto. Allegro - Petersen Quartett
8. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Allegro - Petersen Quartett

Tracks:

1. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
2. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
3. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Rondo. Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
4. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
5. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Andante Cantabile - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
6. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Rondeau. Andante Grazioso - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
7. Fantasy in F Minor, K.608 - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

1. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Allegro Aperto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
2. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
3. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
4. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: ... - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
5. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Andante - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
6. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Presto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann

Tracks:

1. Requiem, K.626: Requiem - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
2. Requiem, K.626: Dies Irae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
3. Requiem, K.626: Tuba Mirum - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
4. Requiem, K.626: Rex Tremendae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
5. Requiem, K.626: Recordare - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
6. Requiem, K.626: Confutatis - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
7. Requiem, K.626: Lacrimosa - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
8. Requiem, K.626: Domine Jesu - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
9. Requiem, K.626: Hostias - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
10. Requiem, K.626: Sanctus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
11. Requiem, K.626: Benedictus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
12. Requiem, K.626: Agnus Dei - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
13. Requiem, K.626: Lux Aeterna - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
14. Laudate Dominum - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus, Maria Zadori

Tracks:

1. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Kyrie - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
2. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Gloria - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
3. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Credo - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
4. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Sanctus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
5. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Benedictus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
6. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Agnus Dei - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
7. Misericordias Domini, K.222 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
8. Inter Natos Mulierum, K.72 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
9. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K.273 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
10. Venite Populi, K.260 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach

Tracks:

1. Ave Verum Corpus [From Lorenzo's Oil] - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Creed, Rias Chamber Chorus
2. Exsultate, Jubilate, K.165 - Gabrielle Fuchs
3. Church Sonata in C, K.328 - Robert Kuppelwieser
4. Laudate Dominum - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Gabrielle Fuchs, Ernst Hinreiner
5. Fantasy in F Minor, K.608
6. Ah, Lo Previdi...Ah, T'Invola Agl'occhi Miei, K.272 - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass

Tracks:

1. Magic Flute, K.620 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
2. Marriage of Figaro, K.492 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
3. Ascanio in Alba, K.111 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
4. Idomeneo, K.366 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
5. Impresario, K.486 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
6. Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
7. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
8. Finta Giardiniera, K.196 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
9. Lucio Silla, K.135 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
10. Clemenza Di Tito, K.621 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
11. Don Giovanni, K.527 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk

Tracks:

1. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
2. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
3. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 3 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
4. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 4 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
5. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 5 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
6. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
7. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
8. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
9. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 4 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
10. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 5 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
11. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 6 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
12. Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 1 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
13. Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
14. Six German Dances, K.509 - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
15. Contredanse, K.534, Das Donnerwetter - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
16. Contredanse, K.535 la Bataille - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
17. Contredanse, K.587 Der Sieg Vom Helden Koburg - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
18. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
19. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 2 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
20. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
21. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 4 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
22. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 5 in G, The Canary - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
23. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 6 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
24. Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
25. Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
26. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
27. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 2 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
28. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 3 in C, The Sleighride - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

1. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
2. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der Vogelfer Bin Ich Ja, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey
3. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: O Isis and Osiris, The Priest's Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
4. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der H Rache, Queen of the ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sumi Jo, Roberto Paternostro
5. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Sch... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
6. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ein Mhen Oder Weibchen, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey,
7. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Heil Sei Euch Geweihten, Final Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
8. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Vedrommi Intorno, Idomeneo's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
9. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Ballet Music - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
10. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Il Padre Adorato, Idamente's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
11. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: d'Oreste, d'Ajace, Electra's Aria - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
12. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Torna la Pace, Idomenco's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka

Tracks:

1. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
2. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Madamina, Il Catalogo Questo, ... - Renato Bruson, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
3. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Li Darem la Mano, Duet ... - Renato Bruson, Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
4. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Dalla Sua Pace, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
5. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Mi Traduell'alma Ingrata, ... - Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
6. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Il Mio Tesoro, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
7. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
8. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Singt Dem Gron Bassa Lieder, ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rias Chamber Chorus, Hanns Martin Schneidt
9. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Wenn Der Freude Trn ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
10. Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Come Scoglio, Fiordiligi's Aria - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vassil Stefanov, Anna Tomowa Sintow
11. Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Un'aura Amorosa, Ferrando's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
12. Clemenza Di Tito, K.621: Ah Se Fosse Intorno Al Trono, Tito's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini

Album Description

Enjoy a little night music with Mozart and this ultimate collection of his music. This incredible 20-CD set presents the listener with all of Mozart's most famous works, from Symphonies and Concertos, to highlights of his best operas The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Take in his Missa Solemnis, Ave Verum and Requiem and don't forget Eine Kleine Nachtmusik...this set truly is the most definitive Mozart collection ever assembled!

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Collection.......2007-04-11

As a selection, this is highly representative of Mozart's music. Just seeing the volume of work makes one marvel at Mozart's genius. Hear everything from piano to woodwinds, symphonies to concertos as well as religious pieces and operas. On my cd player, which is not a very expensive model, I get fine tonal quality and dynamics. I would highly recommend this box set to any fan of Mozart's work.

Celebrate Mozart's 250th at a Budget Price.......2006-01-11

This month will mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the giants of the classical music world. While I am certainly not a classical music snob (the only Mozart piece I can identify is "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," and what little I know of his life came from the 1984 movie "Amadeus"), I recognize his genius and the significance of his music.

This 20-CD box set gathers all of his major symphonies, concertos and operas into one massive collection. All of the selections are performed by European musicians (eg. the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berliner Kammerorchester, etc.). While not household names, the music is uniformly excellent.

If you're looking for an inexpensive purchase (I got mine at a national retailer that rhymes with "Clam's Tub" for under $20!) to kick off your "Rock Me Amadeus" party, this is a great choice. RECOMMENDED

Average customer rating: classical music

Classical Evolutions: Famous Overtures Mozart Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music $5.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $5.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classical Evolution: Waltzes Classical Evolution: Famous Piano Works II Classical Evolution: Famous Piano Works I Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music Classical Evolution: Requiem / Laudate Dominum ASIN: B000065APP Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. The Magic Flute KV 620
2. The Marriage Of Figaro KV 492
3. Ascanio In Alba KV 111
4. Idomeneo
5. The Impresario KV 588
6. Cosi Fan Tutte KV 588
7. The Abduction From The Seraglio KV 384
8. La Finta Giardiniera KV 196
9. Lucio Silla KV 135
10. La Clemenza Di Tito KV 621
11. Don Giovanni KV 527

Customer Reviews:

classical music.......2007-04-04

The orchestra captures the artistic beauty of Mozart's music. And the price of the CD was very reasonable!

Average customer rating: Joyous Mozart

Mozart: Overtures Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 1-3; Rondo, K. 373 Mozart: Horn Concertos Nos. 1-4 Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 1-4; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Bach: Violin Concertos Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 5 & 6/Orchestral Suite No. 1; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields ASIN: B00009KHYD Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. The Marriage Of Figaro, K. 492
2. The Magic Flute, K.620
3. La Clemenza Di Tito, K.621
4. Lucio Silla, K.135
5. The Abduction From The Seraglio, K.384
6. Don Giovanni, K.527
7. Idomeneo, K.366
8. Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588
9. Der Schauspieldirektor, K.486

Customer Reviews:

Joyous Mozart.......2005-03-08

I bought this cd in 1982 when it was first released at a much higher price. It quickly became one of the family's favorite recordings. It's Mozart at his most social and a mature and self-assured Sir Neville giving an energetic and upbeat interpretation of these works.

Average customer rating: The Incomparable Bartoli Offers Great Interpreting Very good singing! Worthy Introduction to Mme. Bartoli beautiful singing except for the last aria A fun compilation of arias and songs!

Cecilia Bartoli - A Portrait Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gioachino Rossini , Giulio Caccini , Guiseppe Giordani , Alessandro Parisotti , Ion Marin , Christopher Hogwood , Riccardo Chailly , György Fischer , Lesley Schatzberger , Cecilia Bartoli , and The Academy of Ancient Music Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Giordani, Giuseppe | ( G ) | 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 Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bartoli, Cecilia | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Bartoli | Bartoli, Cecilia | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bartoli, Cecilia | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cecilia Bartoli - If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Portraits Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski Cecilia Bartoli - Live in Italy / Jean-Yves Thibaudet ASIN: B000004288 Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

1. La Clemenza di Tito: Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio
2. Cosi fan tutte: Temerari!...Come scoglio
3. Cosi fan tutte: In uomini, in soldati
4. Le nozze di Figaro: Voi che sapete
5. Le nozze di Figaro: Giunse alfin il momento...Deh vieni
6. Don Giovanni: Batti, batti, o bel Masetto
7. Ch'io mi scordi di te?
8. Se tu m'ami
9. Caro mio ben
10. Amarilli
11. D528: La pastorella
12. D510: Vedi quanto adoro ancora ingrato!
13. Belta crudele
14. Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier
15. Maometto II: Giusto ciel, in tal periglio
16. La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affanno... Non pita

Customer Reviews:

The Incomparable Bartoli Offers Great Interpreting.......2007-04-11

Cecilia Bartoli is nearly unparalleled in her talent. The great mezzo-soprano is widely and rightly regarded as the great operatic voice of this generation, and this record will do nothing to change that opinion.

We hear Mozart, Schubert, Rossini, and more, sung with the voice of a angel on one hand, and with power and majesty on the other. She interprets with skill and finesse, and her knowledge of the music helps to inform her performances.

For anyone who's been wanting an introduction to opera, or to Cecilia Bartoli, buying this CD is a great way to start.

Very good singing!.......2007-03-21

Cecilia Bartoli has a wonderfully rich, textured mezzo voice. This CD shows her skills to good effect. Some illustrative cuts. . . .

"Voi che sapete" from Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro" is richly sung. She displays a lush mezzo voice. This aria is smoothly sung; a very nice version. Her sumptuous voice interprets this piece nicely. A very satisfying version.

From "Don Giovanni," we have "Batti batti, o bel Masetto." Her rich voice does justice to this piece. There is also a nice characterization in play. Poignantly sung.

Rossini's "Belta Crudele" is smoothly sung; her rich voice does well by this piece. An effecting version. She notes of Rossini that he is "a composer to whom I feel particularly close, and in whose coloratura writing I have found a new and different expressive mode."

She takes a crack at Rossini's "Bel raggio lusinghier," normally sung by sopranos. And this does not disappoint. This work, sung by a mezzo, provides an interesting interpretation. She demonstrates agility in her technique; she shows good ornamentation. There is even a decent trill in this work, something that some current coloratura sopranos would long to equal, from my listening.

The final cut on the CD is from Rossini's "La Cenerentola," "Nacqui all'affano. . .Non piu mesta." Very well done. Her coloratura technique is rock solid. A trill during this cut would fill many sopranos with envy. She clearly shows a good coloratura sensibility. This is great stuff!

This is a good introduction to the range of skills possessed by Bartoli. A nice CD indeed.

Worthy Introduction to Mme. Bartoli.......2006-06-18

'Cecilia Bartoli, A Portrait' featuring the very same mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Bartoli is, after reviewing about a half dozen of her other albums, the best introduction to her art. It is not my favorite. Oddly enough, this is her album of French songs, which I prefer to her many collections of Italian pieces. But, this collection, at a very nice 76 minutes and change does a very good job of selecting operatic pieces with good choral and orchesteral backings.

I am not an experienced music or voice critic, but to my ear, compared to the likes of Anne Sophie Von Otter and Renee Fleming, Mme. Bartoli is a pleasantly different take on the operatic genre. She is not quite as powerful as Maria Callas, but then, who is?

beautiful singing except for the last aria.......2004-12-12

I'm not a fan of cecilia bartoli, however I find this
compilation enjoyable.
I love bartoli's rendition of sussana's "deh vieni non tardar" which is normally sung by sopranos.
the other mozart arias, the rossini arias and the songs
for voice and piano are also very good.
I can't stand bartoli's rendition of "naqui allaffanno...non piu mesta". she sings it in such an exaggerate manner, in "non piu mesta" she sounds like a strangled parrot!

A fun compilation of arias and songs!.......2000-05-22

"A Portrait" is a collage of recordings from Ms. Bartoli's career. The highlight for me (from the many enjoyable numbers) is her "Bel raggio lusinghier" from "Semiramide." I highly recommend this fine CD.

Average customer rating: Wonderful Voice, Great Selection Extremely competent but not a permanent addition An album that is very dear to my heart Bland & Sleepy Another American Singer That Shines

Susan Graham - Mozart & Gluck Arias ~ Il tenero momento Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christoph Willibald Gluck , Susan Graham , Harry Bicket , and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Susan Graham ~ Berlioz - Les nuits d'été Susan Graham - La Belle Époque (The Songs of Reynaldo Hahn) Susan Graham at Carnegie Hall Artist Portrait: Susan Graham Poèmes de l'Amour ASIN: B000056BEZ Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Paride Ed Elena: Oh, Del Mio Dolce Ardor
2. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Non So Piu Cosa Son, Cosa Faccio
3. La Clemenza Di Tito: Parto, Ma Tu, Ben Mio
4. Iphigenie En Tauride: Non, Je N'espere Plus... O Toi Qui Prolongeas Mes Jours
5. Iphigenie En Tauride: O Malheureuse Iphigenie!
6. Iphigenie En Tauride: Non, Ect Affreux Devoir... Je T'implore Et Je Tremble
7. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Voi Che Sapete
8. La Clemenza Di Tito: Deh, Per Questo Istante Solo
9. Orphee Et Eurydice: Qu'entends-je? Qu'a-t-il Dit?... Amour, Viens Rendre A Mon Ame
10. Idomeneo: Non Ho Colpa
11. Orphee Et Eurydice: J'ai Perdu Mon Eurydice
12. Lucio Silla: Dunque Sperar Poss'io... Il Tenero Momento

Amazon.com

The "tender moment" of this collection's title comes from a stunning scene in an opera Mozart wrote as a teenager, Lucio Silla. It refers to the heightening of sensitivity and expectation that love, above all else, instills. But the Mozart example (with which the album ends) might also be taken as a metonym for the way in which the most powerful emotions, including love in all its guises, from ardor to lament, can intensify the moment. It's a process that opera itself tries to replicate through the wonderful alchemy of music, text, and character. In her second recording for Erato (following the extraordinary Ned Rorem anthology), American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham focuses on the "tender moment" as depicted by Mozart and Gluck. These two masters of opera aren't often paired, though each in his highly distinct, individual way insisted on elevating the genre beyond the level of frivolous entertainment and display that the century they shared found so tempting. Graham's program of six scenes from each suggests some striking moments of common ground in terms of the larger classical aesthetic, though the success of the whole enterprise is mixed. Certainly, Graham makes a case for the radiant beauty of Mozart's opera seria writing (her own operatic debut was in Lucio Silla), which still tends to be undervalued--as though it were simply a case of the composer being enchained by excessive genre "conventions." There's a magical balance between form and content, substance and decoration in "Parto" from La Clemenza di Tito (notable enough for Antony Pay's melting basset clarinet obbligato), and in the lengthiest selection (the last one, from Lucio Silla), though Graham here exposes the instability of her lowest register.

But to whatever extent Mozart and Gluck might intersect in sensibility, the latter conjures a remarkably different universe when he depicts love's loss and abandon. Somehow the scenes from Iphigénie and, especially, Orphée et Eurydice (in its French version here) don't register as stylistically different enough and they lack that strange, altogether Gluckian combination of objective purity with emotional extremity. And as Mozart's adolescent Cherubino, the kind of intensity that Graham conveys so convincingly on stage comes across a tad too contrived. On disc alone, not all of the selections can capture the spell Graham typically casts in live performance through her combination of singing, "emotional intelligence," and stage presence. Still, it's an intelligent program, and Graham has proved to be a winning exponent of period performance style (as in 2000's superb Alicina). The match here with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a happy one. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Voice, Great Selection.......2007-01-10

This is one of the best vocal CDs released in the last several years. If you don't know Susan Graham's gift, this CD is the best introduction. I'd also recommend it if you're not especially an opera fan, but are interested in a very listenable introduction to top-notch singing. I've listened to this over and over, and have not filed the CD away for months.

The balance of material between Gluck and Mozart works surprisingly well. Graham eschews the showy and flashy, yet sings with extraordinary power and passion. The accompaniment is excellent, never getting in the way. The recording is almost perfect.

In short, a pleasurable CD that will improve the quality of your life.

Extremely competent but not a permanent addition.......2004-12-16

Very well-focalized, and an evenly produced sound (granted, there is no special color, nor low register) --- but the problem is the anonymous quality of the interpretations. If you want to truly understand Iphigenie's predicament in her aria 'O malheureuse Iphigenie', seek Janet Baker. Not a generalized torment beautifully sounded -- but a moment of tormented grandeur.

An album that is very dear to my heart.......2002-07-22

First my Dad dies unexpectedly and the September 11th attack happens two weeks later. A very unhappy and distressing time in my life. I spent much of this time alone at my parent's home sitting in their big garden on Sunday afternoons listening to this CD and drinking some wine. It helped me make sense of the world around me and my own world at the time - beauty and truth continue to exist even after the worst happenings. "Ô malheureuse Iphigénie!" perfectly reflected my feelings at the time.

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is fabulous, expressive and colourful - you'd never want to hear this music on modern instruments again after hearing them! Susan Graham's voice is expressive and has much pathos - without ever becoming melodramatic.
The repertoire is well selected and there is a very tasteful blend of known and less well known arias. I hope that Ms Graham makes another CD with the OAE again soon! I could stand another disc like this one!

This disc is also the perfect disc to buy with the Cecilia Bartoli Gluck disc. Ms Bartoli tackles Gluck's earlier opera seria arias - while Ms Graham mainly delves into the later reform opera arias - as well as some Mozart. I cherish both discs.

Please consider this CD for your collection.

Bland & Sleepy.......2002-01-02

I enjoy Susan Graham in performance and on CD (her Ned Rorem CD is excellent). This time I was disappointed by the bland and nearly featureless impression this left me with. It is pablum start to finish to my ears. And too...her weak lower register is exposed unflatteringly in this repertoire.

For a study in opposites, try Ewa Podles in the same repertoire and buckle yourself in for the ride.

Another American Singer That Shines.......2001-12-23

Susan Graham has wondeful mezzo voice and she has choosen a repertoire that suits it to a tee. Her creamy and pure tone illuminate the Gluck and Mozart arias in a such beautiful way. If you enjoy this you may want to try her recording of the Berlioz les Nuits d'ete, another group of songs that suit her voice so well. Ms. Graham represents along with Renee Fleming and Ruth Ann Swenson the best of the new American opera singers.

Average customer rating: Vividly Mozart One of the most exciting voices of our times One of the most exciting voices of our times

Vesselina Kasarova - Mozart Arias / Sir Colin Davis Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Dresden Staatskapelle , Sir Colin Davis , and Vesselina Kasarova Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Kasarova, Vesselina | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vesselina Kasarova - A Portrait Love Entranced: French Opera Arias Vesselina Kasarova - Rossini Arias and Duets / Flórez, Fagan Vesselina Kasarova - Schubert, Brahms, Schumann Lieder Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias ASIN: B000003G6Q Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

1. Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588: Ah, scostasi; Smanie implacabili, che m'agitate (Dorabella)
2. Le nozze di Figaro, KV. 492: Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio (Cherubino)
3. Idomeneo, K. 366: Non ho colpa (Idamante)
4. Idomeneo, K. 366: March Of The Priests
5. Idomeneo, K. 366: Ah, qual gelido orror; Il padre adorato (Idamante)
6. Mitridate, re di Ponto, K. 87: Venga pur, minacci e frema (Farnace)
7. Don Giovanni, K. 527: Vendrai, carino (Zerlina)
8. Mitridate, Re Di Ponto: Gia dagli occhi il velo e tolto (Farnace)
9. Don Giovanni: In quali eccessi, o Numi; Mi tradi, quell'alma ingrata (Donna Elvira)
10. Lucio Silla, K. 135: Il tenero momento (Cecilio)
11. La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621: Ecco il punto; Non piu di fiori vaghe catene (Vitellia)
12. La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621: March: Maestoso
13. La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621: Deh, per questo istante sole (Sesto)
14. Concert Aria, K.ANH.245: Io ti lascio, oh cara, addio

Amazon.com

Ours is an age happily rich in lyric mezzo-sopranos who can handle the challenges of the coloratura repertoire of Rossini and Mozart. One of the most exciting is Bulgarian mezzo Vesselina Kasarova, who combines beauty of voice, intelligence of interpretation, and dramatic conviction in one very talented package. Here she is in her element, as a passionate Dorabella, an ardent Idamante, and--making a good case for a mezzo in roles usually given to a soubrette--a very sexy Zerlina, among others. The instrumental-only interludes weren't really necessary, but at least they fit in with the rest of the album. --Sarah Bryan Miller

Customer Reviews:

Vividly Mozart.......2006-05-11

Frau Kasarova is a vivid story teller. She has an expressive voice of many colors and she isn't shy about using them to accentuate these difficult Mozart arias. Hers is a rather quirky voice... I find it mesmerizingly erotic and exotic...tho perhaps not as 'conventionally' beautiful like Kozena's or Graham's. She has a full mature burgandy colored voice that's clarinet-ish. Ringing top that has no trouble hitting high C, and a more masculine bottom. It is the mixed middle that is positively seductively rich. The whole range is seamlessly integrated but not always presented as such (she has a way of making her register breaks a very effective interpretation tool).

Anyway, there is never any doubt what the essence of each aria is... what the character she is portraying is feeling. She seems more concern with communicating the characters' motivations than sounding beautiful. I love that... others who enjoy technically flawless (even at the expense of drama) singing may not like it. This singer is very dramatically involve and doesn't make good "relaxing background music."

She is especially great with the castrato arias from Mitridate, Idomeneo, and La clemenza di Tito (both as Sesto and as Vitellia!). What wicked mania in Farnace's scornful laugh in 'Venga pur'! The coldness of her second pass at "L'ira sua mi rendera" sends chill down my spine. And Farnace's real reversal and penitent is heard in his 'Gia dagli il velo'. To say that her Zerlina is sensual is an understatement! And her Sesto's 'Deh, per questo istante solo' is so emotionally revealing. Beautiful pianissimo contrasted by blasted forte that would move the stoniest heart! She is one of the best Sesto ever on stage (both vocally and theatrically), but her 'Non piu di fiori' is so marvellously done that I dream of hearing her take on Vitellia (She does have the high D...as a direct and lingering hit on it is caught on tape in her Rossini Arias & Duets CD). But perhaps not... an instrument like this should be protected from such treacherous tessitura. Better not kill the goose who lays golden eggs.

I'd never expect such a forcefully pinging top from a deep mezzo (amazing chest register...and just about the most agile coloratura voice around.. she sings ALL the notes!). This gal is a force of nature! Her closing concert aria 'Io ti lascio' is a study in legato singing, too. And regardless of the libretto (Pensa che a te non lice il ricordarsi di me), this is one singer you'd find very hard to not remember.

The orchestra is conducted superbly by Sir Colin Davis. The pace always seem just right and he is just as attentive to the musical nuances as his mezzo is. A great team! I only wish she had included a few duets as well... in place of the 2 orchestral interludes from Idomeneo and La clemenza di Tito

One of the most exciting voices of our times.......1999-11-30

Vesselina Kasarova has one of the most exciting and expressive mezzo-soprano voices of our times. Particularly unparalleled are her excellent performances of Elvira, Idamante, and Vitellia on this disc (as is her version of the concert aria "Io ti lascio, o cara, addio".)! Only concerning the more lyrical arias on this recording (Dorabella, Cherubino, Zerlina) could I think of better alternatives (e.g. Angelika Kirchschlager, Cecilia Bartoli,- or Ruth Ziesak's angelic soprano).

One of the most exciting voices of our times.......1999-11-30

Vesselina Kasarova has one of the most exciting and expressive mezzo-soprano voices of our times. Particularly unparalleled are her excellent performances of Elvira, Idamante, and Vitellia on this disc (as is her version of the concert aria "Io ti lascio, o cara, addio".)! Only concerning the more lyrical arias on this recording (Dorabella, Cherubino, Zerlina) could I think of better alternatives (e.g. Angelika Kirchschlager, Cecilia Bartoli,- or Ruth Ziesak's angelic soprano).

Average customer rating: Kathy Rocks Ever! A wide presentation of the work of an amazing artist A Great Coloratura Soprano Great compilation of Kathleen Battle's work Beautiful Voice

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Tracks:

1. Summertime
2. I loves you, Porgy
3. Porgi amor
4. Welche Wonne, welche Lust
5. S'altro che lagrime
6. Una donna a quindici anni
7. Depuis le jour
8. E pur cosi / Piangeri la sorte mia
9. Oui! pour ce soir... Je suis Titania
10. Ah! tardai troppo... O luce di quest'anima
11. 4. Pie Jesu (Sopran)
12. Voices of Spring, Op.410 (Frohlingsstimmen) - vocal version
13. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / Ride Up in the Chariot
14. Witness "Oh, Lord, what manner of man is dis?"
15. Talk About a Child
16. He's got the whole world in His hands

Customer Reviews:

Kathy Rocks Ever!.......2006-01-01

Oh,yeah!Also here in Brazil she commanded,complained,got her tantrums as well but,she is Kathy;highly gifted,charmingly glamourous,her elegant golden singing beautifully soaring over brazilian audiences and so on.About this cd,I would prefer a completely new one.However,this is a gorgeous compilation,just perfect to Battle beginners or her fans,especially these spirituals that belongs incontestablely to her heavenly throat.I hope much more from Miss Battle just 'cause she is a great performer,in fact nobody or nothing couldn't denies that no matter she's doing backstage.Cowardly,poisonous "kid's rewiews" show us solely how empty is this quarrel.I hope a DG reissue of her beloved,out of print Schubert recital as well.

A wide presentation of the work of an amazing artist.......2005-12-23

This CD provides a sampling of Kathleen Battle's voice and interpretive abilities from coloratura virtuousity (Voices of Spring) to the simple, heartfelt spiritual (Talk about a child).

First of all, there's THAT voice. You hear a voice that is uniquely angelic and capable of expressing a wide range of moods. You hear a voice that glitters like a diamond, skips happily and effortlessly (and in impeccable tune) from note to note like it's nobody's business, one that that reminds you of moonbeams and early morning dew on pink rose petals. You've simply got to her it to believe it.

On this CD, the listener is provided with the the works/composers for which she's well known: Handel Opera (E pur cosi / piangero la sorte mia), Mozart Opera (S'altro che lagrime), Bel Canto Opera (Ah, tardai troppo...), French Opera (Depuis le jour), spirituals, and a few popular songs for sopranos such as Gershwin's Summertime and Faure's Pie Jesu

If you're just popping the CD in, try: (1) Ah, tardai troppo, (2) Voices of Spring, (3) Talk about a child, (4) I loves you, Porgy, and (5) Pie Jesu.

I suppose if you are a fan of heavy, dramatic voices, Kathleen Battle may not be to your liking. But I suspect that if you listen to her, you still might be amazed...

A Great Coloratura Soprano .......2005-04-03

Coloratura sopranos are a dying breed today. The era of Lily Pons and Beverly Sills is long gone and opera audiences favor a more "heavy" coloratura sound- or at least a full lyric one, such as the voice types of Kiri Te Kenawa, Carol Vanness and Renee Fleming. Kathleen Battle was in many ways an artist who payed homage to the coloratura queens of olden days. Only Natalie Dessay, of late, represents that kind of singer. much This album showcases her best work, and she is in fine voice, bringing a luminous and sunny quality to her interpretations, while keeping the dramatic appeal of the text. She was at best a Handel/Mozart/Strauss/Gounod singer, and never fared well in the more dramatic reperotoire of Verdi or Puccini heroines. She never sang Madame Butterfly, which if she had gone through training, she could have nailed, especially because her dramatic aspirations coupled with her soft, vulnerable sound would have suited her as Ciao Ciao San, in the way that Ying Huang interpreted the role. Verdi opera must have frightened her and she could never dream of taking on the roles that Leontyne Price performed, surely an influence in her student days made all the more credible because Leontyne Price was a "sister" African-American. So Leonora, Aida and Suor Angelica were out of her reach. While she sang with Jessie Norman in concert and recitals (like the Spirituals Concert), she must have been secretly or overtly ? jealous of the fact that Jessye Norman had a voice that could swallow the world!! A big, beautiful voice such as Ms. Norman's is closer to the true goddesses of operas in the tradition of Maria Callas, while Battle is more of the "tiny, bright, canary" voice. She ranks among the best of the lighter sopranos- Beverly Sills, and like Sumi Jo today. Her fellow co-artists used to call her the "Singing Mosquito". But she is marvelous in singing Handel oratorio(the only times I've heard her sing live), Mozart- Sussannah, Zerlina, the Countess in Figaro, Gounod- Juliette, Bizet- Micaela, but could never truly master the more difficult Mozart heroines- Dona Ana in Don Giovanni or Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte or even Konstanza in Die Entfurung, though try she did. In Strauss operas, she made a fine Zerbinetta, though she always oozed a confidence that made it seem as if these difficult pieces were a piece of cake for her. Some arias in this collection appear that way too.

Kathleen Battle has long since disappeared from the opera world, singing off and on. Her last singing engagement was for the soundtrack to the Japanese action saga "House of Flying Daggers" in which she sings in a very Japanese/poetic style. Before that she sang in Mythodea opposite Jessie Norman in a massive choral work by Vangelis, and also in Disney's Fantasia 2000. Her constant bitchiness, diva antics and disrespect to conductors and singers became too much and finally Joseph Volpe fired her from the Met. She had stayed there for so long because James Levine took a shine to her. As a singer, she was a perfectionist and in her body of work it shows. But she displayed a nasty diva temperament that does not sit well today. In the 80's, she would come to rehearsals late, would criticize everyone from conductor to costuma makers and even once disrespected the much older and experienced Rosalind Elias, a beloved mezzo at the Met. While I think that Volpe did the right thin in firing Battle, I think that Battle's voice is glorious and would buy her albums, even if she mostly poses as if she were in Vogue cover shots.

Great compilation of Kathleen Battle's work.......2005-03-26

This is a great compilation CD of recordings made by Battle, which are currently deleted by Universal Music.
The selections are first rate and capture the artistry of Kathleen Battle perfectly, a shimmering, silvery, clean and clear voice which has captivated millions of people worldwide

Beautiful Voice.......2005-02-24

I find it hard to give anything under 5 stars for any work including Miss Battle. Her technique and mastery of the female voice is quite remarkable. I am a HUGE fan of the soprano voice and I have found no one who posses the talents, skills, and interpretations of Battle. I would like to have seen more variety in this compilation CD. Her Rosina, Zerbinetta, Semele, other such roles were obviously ignored in the making of this CD. I think anyone will be hard pressed to find any lyric/coloratura soprano who amounts to the skill level of Miss Battle. Talent is talent, and she's got plenty of it. A person's attitude has nothing to do with their abilities as a performer, and I am tired of people knocking Miss Battle because of the stigma with which she is attached. Personally, she has never done anything to me nor the number of others who criticize her for her actions which took place over a decade ago. You cannot say that this woman does not posses mad skills. She is a lovely woman who has accomplished great things. I would gladly buy any CD that carries the name "Kathleen Battle".

Average customer rating: An Alternative view for moms Good if you like Opera

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Tracks:

1. The Marriage of Figaro - The Letter Duet-Canzonetta sull'aria "Che soave zeffiretto"
2. The Marriage of Figaro - Susanna's Air: Deh vieni, non tardar
3. Don Giovanni - Zerlina's Air: Vedrai carino
4. Cosi fan tutte - Terzettino: Soave sia il vento
5. La Clemenza di Tito - Duet: Ah perdona al primo affetto
6. Cosi fan tutte - Di scrivermi ogni giorno
7. The Marriage of Figaro - Cherubino's Air: Voi che sapete
8. Don Giovanni - Don Giovanni's Serenade: Deh vieni alla finestre
9. Zaide - Rube sanft, mein holdes Leben
10. Il Re Pastroe - L'amero, saro costante
11. Nehmt meinen Dank, ihr holden Gonner
12. Idomeneo - Zeffiretti lusinghiere
13. Idomeneo - Se il padre perdei
14. The Abduction from the Seraglio - Pedrillo's Serenade (A Moorish Romance): In Mohrenland gefangen war
15. The Marriage of Figaro - Flower Chorus: Ricevete, o padroncina
16. The Magic Flute - Boys' Trio: Zum Ziele fuhrt dich dies Bahn
17. The Magic Flute - Boys' Trio (Welcome A Second Time): Seid uns zum zweiten Mal wilkommen
18. The Magic Flute - Papageno's Air: Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja
19. The Magic Flute - Papageno's Love Song: Ein Madchen oder Weibchen
20. The Magic Flute - Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa
21. Cosi fan tutte - Despina's Aria: Una donna a quindici anni
22. Das Kinderspiel

Customer Reviews:

An Alternative view for moms.......2004-07-15

The review by the previous listener who was, dissapointed that this recording, received as a gift, is opera was apparently looking for "soothing" music (possibly elevator music)to put her and possibly her child-to-be to sleep. I agree - if jello is what you seek, do not purchase this disc. If, on the other hand, you seek passion, beauty, and possibly a widening of your musical horizons, do, by all means, purchase this disc. Soaring arias, heavenly voices and the most lovely music imaginable await you. Still, Richard Clayderman and Britney Spears are available to you and your unfortunate child.

Good if you like Opera.......2004-02-11

I received this CD as a gift and was very disappointed to discover it was opera. I have other CD's of Mozart's music that are instrumental and very soothing. If you like opera then it may be a good choice for you, but if you are like me and don't care for opera you are probably better off sticking to an instrumental collection.

Average customer rating: Talented singers but a bit lacking in style Opera seria in a serious production. Titus Revitalized A study in recitatives

Mozart: La Clemenza di Tito Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | 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 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Handel - Messiah Vivaldi: Griselda Music of Peter Lieberson: Rilke Songs, The Six Realms, Horn Concerto Handel: Floridante Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 "Prague" & 41 "Jupiter" ASIN: B000ETQSAS Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Ma che? sempre l'istesso (Recitativo) Vitellia, Sesto
3. Come ti iace imponi (duet) Sesto, Vitellia
4. Amico, il passo affretta (recitativo) Annio, Vitellia,
5. Deh se piacer mi vuoi (aria) Vitellia
6. Amico, ecco il momento (recitativo) Sesto, Annio
7. Deh prendi un colce amplesso (duet) Annio, Sesto
8. March
9. Serbate, oh Dei custodi (chorus)
10. Te della patria il Padre (recitativo) Publio, Annio, Tito
11. March
12. Adesso, oh Sesto (recitativo) Publio, Annio, Tito
13. Del piu sublime solio (aria) Tito
14. Non ci pentiam (recitativo) Annio, Servilia
15. Ah perdona il primo affetto (duet) Annio, Servilia
16. Ch mi rechi in quel foglio? (recitativo) Tito, Publio Di Tito al ple . . . (recitativo) Servilia, Tito
17. Ah, se fosse intorno al trono (aria) Tito
18. Felice me! (recitativo) Servilia, Vitellia
19. Parto, ma tu ben mio (aria) Sesto
20. Vedrai, Tito, vedrai, che alfin si vile (recitativo) Vitellia, Pulio, Annio
21. Vengo . . .aspettate . . . Sesto! (trio) Vitellia, Publio, Annio
22. Oh Dei, che smania e questa (recitativo) Sesto
23. Deh, conservate, oh Dei (quintet with chorus)

Tracks:

1. Sesto, come tu credi (recitativo) Annio, Sesto
2. Torna di Tito a lato (aria) Annio
3. Partir deggio, o restar? (recitativo) Sesto, Vitellia
4. Se al volto mai ti senti (trio) Sesto, Vitellia, Publio
5. Ah grazie si rendano (chorus)
6. Gia de' pubblici giuochi (recitativo) Publio, Tito
7. Tardi s'avvede (aria) Publio
8. No, cosi scellerato (recitativo) Tito, Annio
9. Tu fosti tradito (aria) Annio
10. Che orror! che tradimento ! (recitativo) Tito Ma, Publio, ancora Sesto non viene? (Publio, Tito)
11. Quello di Tito e il volto! (trio) Sesto, Tito, Publio
12. Eppur mi fa pieta (recitativo) Tito, Sesto
13. Deh per questo istante solo (rondo) Sesto
14. Ove s'intese mai piu contumace (recitativo) Tito Publio (recitativo) Tito, Publio
15. Se all'impero, amici Dei (aria) Tito
16. Publio, ascolta! (recitativo) Vitellia, Publio
17. S'altro che lacrime (aria) Sevilia
18. Ecco il punto, oh Vitellia (recitativo) Vitellia
19. Non piu di fiori (rondo) Vitellia
20. Che del ciel, che degli Dei (chorus)
21. Pria che principio a' lieti (recitativo) Tito, Annio, Servilia
22. Ma che giorno e mai questo ? (recitativo) Tito
23. Tu, e ver, m'assolvi, Augusto (sextette with chorus)

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Mozart's opera about an emperor with a heart of gold and the plotters who betray him ends with reconciliation and forgiveness. Along the way we meet characters who include a good man tortured by his conscience, a vindictive seductress, a selfless heroine, and sundry others, all in a work in which Mozart reverts to the old opera seria style. That means lots of long recitatives which, together with a credulity-straining plot, resulted in many condemning the opera to the second tier of Mozart's works. But when given in a performance of such volatile vitality and superb singing, it commands our attention. The music certainly is top-drawer Mozart, thanks to Jacobs's incisive conducting, the period orchestra's lively playing, and a cast of singers who handle difficult coloratura with ease and offer persuasive portrayals.

Pendatchanska is thrilling as the evil pivot of the plot, singing with exciting abandon, while Fink (as her foil who betrays his friend for her love) is on the same level, singing with ardor and tossing off coloratura runs without breaking a sweat. Mark Padmore in the title role sings with his usual honeyed tenor and makes Tito a believable character, which takes some doing. What sets this recording apart from other worthy ones, such as those by Colin Davis, Charles Mackarras, and John Eliot Gardiner, is its dramatic thrust. Stock figures become believable, their dilemmas and self-doubts become interesting, their music revealing and impactful. By far the best version of the opera, it should be heard by all Mozartians. -- Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Talented singers but a bit lacking in style.......2007-05-02

I picked up this recording because I'm a fan of Jacobs from his Cosi and Figaro recordings. He has consistently chosen strong casts of singers with polished technique and pleasant timbre, and his recordings exhibit crystal-clear orchestration, allowing one to fully experience the structure of the music. This recording lives up to past performance in that the cast sings admirably (it is probably the best ensemble out of all the Tito recordings commonly available) and the orchestra is recorded in crisp but lush sound. Thus, it is easily one of the best recordings of this opera on the market today. The only weakness, though it is a fairly large and thus detrimental one, is that the singers aren't extremely accomplished musicians. That is, while they sing with sufficient feeling, their ornamentation often clashes with Mozart's music. It would probably have been better if the singers had gotten a little guidance in their appoggiatura so that they sound more ornamental instead of jarring and disruptive. A good example of tasteful appoggiatura is Bartoli's various renditions of "Voi che sapete" -- she sings it differently on all of her recorded versions, but each version sounds "right." Bernarda Fink had previously exhibited weak appoggiatura in Cosi fan tutte, though she only used it sparingly. In this recording, however, she employs it fairly frequently. For example, there are at least 3 instances in "Deh per questo istante" alone. While that aria is a dramatic focal point, and thus the singer should be allowed more expressive room, I feel that Ms. Fink's additions to the aria detracted from the music.

In short, even though this recording boasts superb sound and vocal beauty, and could have been the best recording of this opera to date, the poor ornamental choices made by some singers causes the experience as a whole to fall flat. I would hesitate to recommend this as an introduction to the opera, but more experienced collectors will probably want to own it for Jacob's take. I would recommend Gardiner's set with Anne Sophie von Otter, or Hogwood's set with Bartoli. I personally always go back to the Hogwood set because the three principals -- Tito, Sesto, and Vitellia -- are the strongest out of all the recordings I've heard; unfortunately, the coprimario are rather insipid.

Opera seria in a serious production........2007-01-31

Nothing is apt to describe this Rene Jacobs directed La Clemenza di Tito than serious.
By all standards a serious effort is being made in the recording. The use of a hammerclavier instead of a harpsichord may be over-harshly criticised as 'mannerism', but it does not detract from the listening. The recitatives are so great - in opera seria, if you cut them off, you might as well put it up in a concert setting instead of an opera setting.
Or a singsipel version, if there be any.
NO - the recitatives must stay, and they are here in a great form. Mark Padmore's Tito offers some immaculate recitatives, secco or accompagnato.
Bernarda Fink sings gloriously as Sesto, the primo uomo (first castrato).
Her singing rivals Teresa Berganza's with Karl Boehm.
The supporting castrato Annio is adequately rendered as well.
Then of course, the prima donna Vitellia is outstandingly portrayed by Bulgarian soprano Alexandrina Pendachanska (or Pendatchanska?).
If you put your money in, you'd be amply rewarded by just listening to the two solo arias of Ms. Pendachanska.
Believe me, this singer is destined to be the most important dramatic-cum-lyrical soprano of the first two to three decades of the 21st century.
Forget Netrebko or what not. They are not of the same calibre as Pendachanska.

Titus Revitalized.......2007-01-07

For too long Mozart's last opera "Titus" has been shrugged off as an "inferior effort" to his other late operas (Figaro, Don Giovanni, etc). Recall in the film Amadeus when Tom Hulce says, "Why must we go on forever, writing about gods and heroes and old dead legends?... I'm fanned to the teeth with all these elevated things!" His character, of course, was speaking of the already outdated opera seria, a genre to which "Titus" belongs.

Nonetheless, "Titus" was very popular after it's premiere (not right away), and it even shared popularity with "Don Giovanni." Since then, it's popularity has dwindled, due to its "odd man out" stature among Mozart's late great comic operas.

Leave it to Rene Jacobs, however, to bring it back to life- back to the popularity it deserves. 2006, the 250th year after Mozart's birth has seen a deluge of new recordings of this opera (e.g. Mackerras.) This, however, is considered by many to outshine them all. The reason for this is the theatricality of it. In all of Rene Jacobs' Mozart recording, there is never a dull moment, and that especially goes for the recitatives (you know, the parts you always skip over when listening to opera on disc.) Thank's to Jacobs' reviving the practice of a highly improvised continuo line, the recitatives become just as exciting as any ensemble or aria. In, say, the Mackerras recording, you may find yourself a bit bored. In Mackerras' recording his singers sing, and that's it. With Jacobs, his singers "perform."

Another reason Jacobs has a leg up on Mackerras is his tempi. Jacob's tempi changes, especially in the Act I finale add to the urgency of the plot: opera is, after all, all theater in the end. One small quibble though, on two occasions it seems Jacobs goes overboard: such as in the Act II trio with Publius, Sextus, and Titus ("Avvicinati", for some reason, is sped up), and also curiously sped up is certain sections of the Finale (the chorus "Che Del Ciel" and the last section)... so much that these sections lose their grandeur. These quibbles are so minor though, considering how great this recording is overall, and a huge contributing factor to that, of course, is the soloists.

Alexandrina Pendatchanska is a real gem as Vitellia. You may not be able to see her, but you can sense the urgency in her voice. Hear her effectively go from complete Vesuvian madness and anger, to a penitent confessor. She is the real "blood-and-guts" power hungry, bloodthirsy Prima Donna that Vitellia is supposed to be. And without exaggeration, she will be a hard one to beat. She far outshines any other Vitellia on record (coming close, my second pick would be Dorothea Roschmann.)

The ensemble plays crisp and precise and major credit goes to the continuo section for making the recitatives exciting again.

This justly multiple-Grammy Nominated release is strongly recommended. (And keep an eye out for Harmonia Mundi-Rene Jacob's recording of Don Giovanni supposedly in the works.)

A study in recitatives.......2006-10-10

Review #1 -- In his liner notes to this set, conductor Rene Jacobs makes a strong case for performing La Clemenza di Tito in its entirety. While it is apparently true that a pressing deadline forced Mozart to farm out the recitatives to another hand, this recording makes every note count. The singers use judicious ornamentation and well-crafted declamation to plumb the emotional depths of the recits. A careful listening to this opera with libretto in hand rewards you with the elegant poetry and rhetoric of the original Metastasio text. This work becomes a psychological drama in which each character explores his inner torment to circumstances spinning out of control.

Beyond the beauty of the written word there is the beauty of the music. The arias and orchestrated recitatives that Mozart did write are the sublime work of a master at the peak of his power. He breaks the conventions of opera seria with a modern use of vocal ensembles, new reed instruments and, of course, his infallible instincts for the act finale. A careful listening with score in hand will reveal a compositional delight. -- 5 stars

Review #2 -- A casual listening to this recording of La Clemenza di Tito reveals why this work has so many detractors. After a rousing overture the show begins with three and a half minutes of recitative (three and a half minutes!). Talk about dulling the ear. Much of the action takes place off stage; the departure of the presumed empress-to-be, the burning of palace, a failed assassination attempt. What remains is endless hand wringing and hemming and hawing by the six principals.

Mark Padmore has a creamy, palatal tenor with a wide wobble of a vibrato on his open vowels, something like a lower extension of Marilyn Horne. He makes the title character sound like a lovesick swain, which to some degree he is. But Titus is also an emperor and needs to sound imperial, which Padmore does not. -- 2 stars

If I had to choose one recording of this opera it would be the Archiv set conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. He shaves off 16 minutes of recitatives and the action benefits from the trimming - there is more bite and dramatic punch. Despite its being a live recording (yet without interuption of applause) there is more clarity in the sound. I can hear more specifics in the orchestra and Anthony Rolfe Johnson is more to my liking as Titus.

Average customer rating: Sublime Mozart singing - Sandrine Piau sings with perfect classical style The divine Sandrine! Bravo! Heavenly This CD is on 'repeat' wonderful singing

Mozart: Opera Arias Gottfried von der Goltz , Sandrine Piau , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Freiburger Barockorchester Manufacturer: Astree ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sandrine Piau - Handel Opera Seria Debussy: Mélodies Vivaldi: In furore, Laudate pueri e concerti sacri Vivaldi Edition: Arie d'Opera Handel - Arie e duetti d'amore / Piau, Banditelli, Europa Galante, Biondi ASIN: B00005UEBE Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

1. Lucio Sillia: In un istante oh come
2. Lucio Sillia: Parto, m'affreto
3. Die Zauberflote: Ach, ich fuhl's
4. Il re pastore: oh Dio mi vedi
5. Mitradite, re di Ponto: Grazie ai numi parti
6. Mitradite, re di Ponto: Nel grave tormento
7. Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail: Welcher Wechsel
8. Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail: Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose
9. Lucio Sillia: Vanne, t'affretta
10. Lucio Sillia: Ah se il crudel periglio
11. La clemenza di Tito: S'altro che lagrime
12. Mitradite, re di Ponto: Al destin, che la minaccia
13. Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail: Ach, ich liebte, war so glucklich
14. Zaide: Ruhe sanft, mein holdes leben

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French soprano Sandrine Piau's voice is small, beautiful, light, and perfectly focused, and it's absolutely even from top (often, repeated high Ds) to bottom. She focuses thoroughly on the text and exclaims important, dramatic phrases with a natural emphasis that helps her avoid the sameness that high coloraturas can be so guilty of, especially on disc. Her breath control is stupendous (in Giunia's "Ah se il crudel periglio" from Lucio Silla, she launches one wildly embellished half-minute run after another effortlessly), the tone absolutely centered. Aside from the embroidered pieces here from Silla and Mitridate, we get a taste of Pamina, and while a fuller voice is (almost) needed for "Ach, ich fuhls," the manner in which Piau handles dynamics offers us enough. The same can be said for Konstanze's "Ach ich liebte" and "Traurigkeit," the latter sung as movingly as we're probably ever going to hear it. This is great singing. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Sublime Mozart singing - Sandrine Piau sings with perfect classical style.......2005-12-31

Sandrine Piau's voice is beautiful - that goes almost without saying. It has a limpid clarity that also contains a delicacy and warmth. She has clearly articulated coloratua and a lovely legato when she needs it - and certainly one needs it with Mozart!

This recording delighted me enormously when I first purchased it. Mozart is notorious for singers - one must have true beauty in the voice, because Mozart leaves the voice dangerously exposed. What looks easy on the page is not quite that easy to sing well. Thankfully, Sandrine Piau demonstrates perfectly how to sing Mozart soprano arias, and she does a wonderful job of incorporating the lyrical and the bedazzling - the intimate and the grand.

Her rendition of "Ach, ich fühl's" is well nigh perfect, and who could listen to her "Ruhe sanft" without sighing with pleasure? Ms Piau sings with impeccable phrasing and superb support, allowing the tone to fill the space without going too far. The danger in "Ruhe sanft" is for the singer to become swoony and droopy, swooping up to notes or holding on for too long - but no such faux pas occurs in this rendition. Just beautiful, beautiful sound and very lovely emotional interpretation that NEVER strays beyond the genuine classical style.

The faster arias - for instance, "Al destin, che la minaccia" - are spun with wonderful articulation and in perfect control. Lovely to listen to - impressively maintained energy-wise - and it makes one long to hear Ms Piau in a major Mozartian role requiring that lovely blend of grace, charm and coloratura.

Finally, I cannot possibly end this review without mentioning the very fine performance of "Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose" on this CD. Once again, the sense of genuine emotion well controlled makes this a stunning rendition. The role of Konstanze is not that of a vocal battleship, but impeccable Mozart style, magnificently controlled coloratura, a beautiful and blooming tone, the required range, and the stamina of a steel butterfly - that is what is required. And that is precisely what Ms Piau gives us.

Wonderful singing, gorgeous arias... This is my favourite r