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Wydawnictwo: Hyperion
Seria: Faure Complete Songs
Nr katalogowy: CDA 67334
Nośnik: 1 CD
Data wydania: styczeń 2005
EAN: 34571173344
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Epoka muzyczna: 20 wiek do 1960
Obszar (język): francuski
Rodzaj: pieśń

Faure: Complete Songs 2

Hyperion - CDA 67334
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Felicity Lott, Jennifer Smith, Geraldine Mcgreevy, Stella Doufexis sopranos, John Mark Ainsley tenor, Christopher Maltman, Stephen Varcoe Baritones, Graham Johnson Piano
This second instalment in our exciting new series encompassing all Fauré’s songs takes its title from the opening line of Clair de lune – ‘Votre âme est un paysage choisi’ (‘Your soul is a chosen landscape’) – which is regarded by many as representing the pinnacle of Fauré’s considerable achievement in the genre. Here we have songs reflecting the various seasons of the year, atmospheric landscapes from Tuscany to Versailles, and the various mystical symbols of Van Lerberghe’s Le jardin clos. As with volume one, Graham Johnson has employed a veritable panoply of artists – the very finest interpreters of French song that could be found. Generous commentaries are provided for each song along with the original poems and English translations.

'the discreet but authoritative Graham Johnson has masterminded a pleasing sequence of more than two dozen songs shared among eight singers. For my money, the soprano Geraldine McGreevy is the star of the enterprise. The way she adjusts her tone colour - indeed, her whole musical personality - between songs, is often remarkable … Johnson's annotations are both erudite and valuable as listening aids' (The Independent)

'the chronological placement of songs within the programme highlights the composer's development and the quality and variety of Fauré's achievement shine through. As well as providing his usual comprehensive notes, Johnson is as ever a perceptive accompanist' (BBC Music Magazine)

'all the singers involved in this ideally presented and recorded offering perform with a special ardour and commitment and Graham Johnson is, as always, a matchless partner and commentator. I can scarcely wait for Volume 3' (Gramophone)

'As before, Johnson's notes are a model of what's required, whether you are an adept in Fauré's mélodies or a newcomer. They are stylish, informative and suffused with his passion for this music. Then there's his own artistry, authoritative but never overbearing' (International Record Review)

'There can be nothing but praise for Johnson's pianism and his selection and arrangement of the songs. Volumes 3 and 4 are eagerly awaited' (The Sunday Telegraph)



Recording details: August 2004; All Saints, Durham Road, East Finchley, London, United Kingdom; Release date: April 2005;

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