Barbara Bonney sings Mozart ~ Great arias and duets with Bryn Terfel, Arleen Auger and many more

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American soprano Barbara Bonney has emerged as one of the most engaging interpreters of Mozart's heroines on the stage today. Indeed, the selections offered here--culled from various full-length recordings over the 1990s--are about more than beautiful singing: Bonney's portrayals of four Mozart heroines are rich in vivid characterization and emotional nuance and are models in their own way of "vocal acting." Bonney makes a particularly appealing Susanna with her natural, unforced sound and remarkably poetic phrasing (the Figaro selections include the two new arias Mozart later interpolated for a favorite singer, which are rarely heard in stagings of the opera). Gorgeously floated pianissimos and a deliciously lilting legato give her Zerlina a knowing, sexually charged charm, while her Pamina is both vulnerable and radiant. And, unlike the dime-a-dozen Mozart excerpt albums, this one provides not only arias but duets (with Hakan Hagegard's characterful Count and Don Giovanni and Bryn Terfel's Masetto, among others) and a few ensemble scenes. Most of the selections are conducted with grace by period-instrument maven Arnold Östman; two selections from La clemenza di Tito under Christopher Hogwood will tempt the listener to take a closer look at these artists' complete recording of a neglected Mozart masterpiece. --Thomas May

Barbara Bonney sings Mozart ~ Great arias and duets with Bryn Terfel, Arleen Auger and many more,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Christopher Hogwood,Barbara Bonney,The Academy of Ancient Music,Arleen Auger,Arnold Östman,Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus,Decca,Classical,Classical Artists,Classical Music,Classical Vocals,German/Austrian Classical Period Opera,Opera

Average customer rating: Nice, but quiet "Deep" voice for Susanna or Pamina??? Get off the juice!!! Mozart + Bonney=Outstanding! FEEBLE VOICE! Solid Mozart singing from opera's leading current soubrette

Barbara Bonney sings Mozart ~ Great arias and duets with Bryn Terfel, Arleen Auger and many more Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christopher Hogwood , Barbara Bonney , The Academy of Ancient Music , Arleen Auger , Arnold Östman , and Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus Manufacturer: Decca 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 Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bonney, Barbara | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | 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 Bonney, Barbara | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DI3R Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Le nozze di Figaro: Cinque ... Dieci ... Venti ... Trenta ... (Act 1, Scene 1)
2. Le nozze di Figaro: Venite ... Inginocchiatevi ... (Act II, Scene 3)
3. Le nozze di Figaro: Un Moto Di Gioia
4. Le nozze di Figaro: Crudel! Perche Finora Farmi Languir Cosi? (Act III, Scene 2)
5. Sull'aria ... Ricevete, O Padroncina, Queste Rose (Act III, Scenes 10-11)
6. Le nozze di Figaro: Giunse Alfin Il Momento ... Deh Vieni, Non Tardar (Act IV, Scene 10)
7. Le nozze di Figaro: Giunse Alfin Il Momnto ... Al Desio Di Chi T'adora
8. Don Giovanni: Giovinette Che Fate All'Amore (Act 1, Scene 2)
9. Don Giovanni: La Ci Darem La Mano (Act I, Scene 2)
10. Don Giovanni: Masetto, Senti Un Po'! (Act I, Scene 2)
11. Don Giovanni: Presto, Presto, Pria Ch'ei Venga (Act I, Scene 3)
12. Don Giovanni: Vedrai, Carino (Act II, Scene 1)
13. La Clemenza di Tito: Ah, Perdona Al Primo Affetto (Act I, Scene 2)
14. La Clemenza di Tito: S'altro Che Lacrime (Act II, Scene 2)
15. Die Zauberflote: Bei Mannern, Welche Liebe Fuhlen (Act I, Scene 2)
16. Die Zauberflote: Schnelle FuBe, Rascher Mut (Act I, Scene 3)
17. Die Zauberflote: Ach, Ich Fuhl's, Es Ist Verschwunden (Act II, Scene 4)
18. Die Zauberflote: Soll iIch Dich, Teurer, Nicht Mehr Sehn? (Act II, Scene 5)
19. Die Zauberflote: Tamino Mein! ... Wir Wandelten Durch Feuergluten (Act II, Scene 8)

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American soprano Barbara Bonney has emerged as one of the most engaging interpreters of Mozart's heroines on the stage today. Indeed, the selections offered here--culled from various full-length recordings over the 1990s--are about more than beautiful singing: Bonney's portrayals of four Mozart heroines are rich in vivid characterization and emotional nuance and are models in their own way of "vocal acting." Bonney makes a particularly appealing Susanna with her natural, unforced sound and remarkably poetic phrasing (the Figaro selections include the two new arias Mozart later interpolated for a favorite singer, which are rarely heard in stagings of the opera). Gorgeously floated pianissimos and a deliciously lilting legato give her Zerlina a knowing, sexually charged charm, while her Pamina is both vulnerable and radiant. And, unlike the dime-a-dozen Mozart excerpt albums, this one provides not only arias but duets (with Hakan Hagegard's characterful Count and Don Giovanni and Bryn Terfel's Masetto, among others) and a few ensemble scenes. Most of the selections are conducted with grace by period-instrument maven Arnold Östman; two selections from La clemenza di Tito under Christopher Hogwood will tempt the listener to take a closer look at these artists' complete recording of a neglected Mozart masterpiece. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Nice, but quiet.......2004-11-13

I bought this CD about a year and a half ago and play it all the time, but I do have to turn up the volume, especially in the car (which is a lousy place to listen to serious music anyway). I still prefer Bonney's "Deh vieni" to the other recordings I have, including Bartoli and Upshaw. I love the "Sull'aria," something omitted from a Nozze Highlights CD (also featuring Bonney) I also own. If you like Bonney, you'll probably love the recording.

"Deep" voice for Susanna or Pamina??? Get off the juice!!!.......2004-02-21

I don't know which Mozart one of the previous reviewer was professing to "worship" but it certainly isn't one I was raised listening to.
Turn up the hearing aid, if you must, but leave your Wagnerian tastes at home when you approach these Mozart roles being sung properly by the proper voice.

Mozart + Bonney=Outstanding!.......2000-01-24

I consider Barbara Bonney to be the ultimate Mozart soprano, and that's it! Her beautiful and lyrical soprano is just perfect for the music. Her performance in Die Zauberflöte with Östman/Drottningholm is the best I have ever heard in that opera. The music of Mozart doesn't really require any Wagner-sopranos with huge vibrato and tasteless phrasing. No, it's more suitable for the lovely and brilliant sopranos like Barbara Bonney!

FEEBLE VOICE!.......1999-11-13

I read all the reviews and since they were all favourable I bought this CD. Alas! I was deeply disappointed. All these laudatory comments turned out to be just pompous array of praises. Barbara Bonney has clear,but weak voice. She is whispering something indistinctly, not singing. I worship Mozart and still I was not moved by this rendition.I wonder whether at a real performance the audience in the rear seats ever hear what she is singing.These Mozart's arias are really great but they must be performed by great artists as well. A diva possessed of deep ,clear,strong voice will do the job perfectly.

Solid Mozart singing from opera's leading current soubrette.......1999-10-03

This cd has excellent recorded sound, and Barbara Bonney's light, sweet soprano is heard at its freshest. For young sopranos studying Mozart roles, it would be a valuable purchase. Bonney sounds most at home in the Magic Flute selections where her obvious love for the music is really apparent. I give only 4 stars however, because I personally prefer a bigger voice in these roles like Swenson. But this should not deter Mozart and light soprano fans as diva prefences are all a matter of personal taste.

Track Listings:

1. Baroque Weekend: Pachelbel Kanon & Albinoni Adagio
2. Beethoven: Symphonies no 3 & 4 / Zinman, Zurich Tonhalle Orch
3. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op.125 'Choral'
4. Beniamino Gigli (Heroes)
5. Berg & Bartók: Violin Concertos
6. Berg: Violin Concerto; Three Orchestral Pieces, Op. 6
7. Berlitz Passport: Music of Scandinavia
8. Bloch:Schelomo/Shcumann:Cello Concerto
9. Borodin: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3; Songs
10. Buxtehude: Membra Jesu nostri

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