Anne Sofie von Otter - Beethoven, Meyerbeer, Spohr ~ Lieder / Melvyn Tan
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A new disc from Anne Sofie von Otter always arouses eager expectation, whatever the repertoire. None of the composers featured on this recording of Lieder and Mélodies is regarded primarily for his songwriting prowess, yet von Otter conjures winner after winner. Even at their lightest, these pieces never fail to charm, and some of them do a good deal more than that. Listen to the way that Meyerbeer reflects the text of "La Fille de l'air" (The daughter of the air) in the tinkling accompaniment, superbly realized by Melvyn Tan. Or the way the arching violin arabesques spice up the vocal line in the first of Spohr's irresistible Six Lieder. And Beethoven's tolling "In questa tomba oscura" (In this dark grave) is a small masterpiece, as is, in a quite different vein, Meyerbeer's deceptively simple "Sicilienne." It is only in some of the darker songs (such as Meyerbeer's setting of "Le Voeu pendant l'orage") that the difference between prodigious talent and genius is made explicit. And, of course, comparison between Spohr's timid "Erlkönig" and Schubert's infernal creation is as inevitable as it is cruel.
As one would expect from such an experienced lieder artist, the program is beautifully constructed, with songs carefully placed for maximal variety, not just of tone but also of instrumentation (excellent playing from clarinetist Eric Hoeprich and violinist Nils-Erik Sparf). This is another winner from von Otter and friends. --Harriet Smith
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Anne Sofie von Otter - Beethoven, Meyerbeer, Spohr ~ Lieder / Melvyn Tan
Giacomo Meyerbeer , Louis Spohr , Ludwig van Beethoven , Anne Sofie von Otter , and Melvyn Tan
Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00005M05D
Release Date: 2001-08-14 |
Tracks:
- 40 Melodies: No.12. Mina (Lied Des Venezianischen Gondoliers)
- 40 Melodies: No.6. Komm (Eigentlich: Du Schones Fischermadchen)
- 40 Melodies: No.16. Ma Barque Legere
- 40 Melodies: No.22. La Fille De L'air
- 40 Melodies: No.27. Sicilienne
- 40 Melodies: No.28. Priere D'enfants
- 40 Melodies: No.29. Le Voeu Pendant L'orage
- Das Schafers Lied (Hirtenlied) - Anne Sofie Von Otter//Eric Hoeprich/Melvyn Tan
- In Questa Tomba Oscura, WoO 133 (2. Ver)
- T'intendo Si, Mio Cor, Op.82 No.2
- Als Di Geliebte Sich Trennen Wollte (Empfindungen Bei Lydiens Untreue), WoO 132
- Seufzer Eines Ungeliebten - Gegenliebe, WoO 118
- Sehnsucht, WoO 146
- An Die Geliebte, WoO 140 (2. Ver)
- Ariette (Der Kuss), Op.128
- Maigesang, Op.52 No.4
- Adelaide, Op.46
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 1. Abend-Feier - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 2. Jagdlied - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 3. Tone - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 4. Erlkonig - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 5. Der Spielmann Und Seinne Geige - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
- Sechs Deutsche Lieder, Op.154: 6. Abendstille - Anne Sofie Von Otter/Melvyn Tan/Christina Hogman/Kristana Hammarstrom/Eric Hoeprick/Nils-Erik Sparf
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A new disc from Anne Sofie von Otter always arouses eager expectation, whatever the repertoire. None of the composers featured on this recording of Lieder and Mélodies is regarded primarily for his songwriting prowess, yet von Otter conjures winner after winner. Even at their lightest, these pieces never fail to charm, and some of them do a good deal more than that.
Listen to the way that Meyerbeer reflects the text of "La Fille de l'air" (The daughter of the air) in the tinkling accompaniment, superbly realized by Melvyn Tan. Or the way the arching violin arabesques spice up the vocal line in the first of Spohr's irresistible Six Lieder. And Beethoven's tolling "In questa tomba oscura" (In this dark grave) is a small masterpiece, as is, in a quite different vein, Meyerbeer's deceptively simple "Sicilienne." It is only in some of the darker songs (such as Meyerbeer's setting of "Le Voeu pendant l'orage") that the difference between prodigious talent and genius is made explicit. And, of course, comparison between Spohr's timid "Erlkönig" and Schubert's infernal creation is as inevitable as it is cruel.
As one would expect from such an experienced lieder artist, the program is beautifully constructed, with songs carefully placed for maximal variety, not just of tone but also of instrumentation (excellent playing from clarinetist Eric Hoeprich and violinist Nils-Erik Sparf). This is another winner from von Otter and friends. --Harriet Smith
Customer Reviews:
Good sing.......2001-09-23
This is a nifty collection of lieder, including many which are not familiar. Melvin Tan's fortepiano balances the voice nicely, and the addition of other instruments and voices obviates the boredom which often sets in after five or ten songs. Von Otter handles these songs well, rarely breaking into operatic timbre. The new (to me) setting of The Earl-King was especially interesting. Very worthwhile if you like lieder (texts are in German, mostly; translation included).
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