| Label: LINN
Catalog: CKD382
Format: SACD / CD Hybrid Prince Consort: Alisdair Hogarth, piano; Anna Leese, soprano; Jennifer Johnston, mezzo-soprano; Andrew Staples, tenor; Tim Mead, countertenor; Jacques Imbrailo, baritone; Guest artists: Stephen Hough, piano, Philip Fowke, pianoBrahms
Liebeslieder Walzer Opus 52 1. Rede, Mädchen, allzu liebes 2. Am Gesteine rauscht die Flut 3. O die Frauen, o die Frauen 4. Wie des Abends schöne Röte 5. Die grüne Hopfenranke 6. Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel nahm den Flug 7. Wohl schön bewandt 8. Wenn so lind dein Auge mir 9. Am Donaustrande, da steht ein Haus 10. O wie sanft die Quelle sich 11. Nein, es ist nicht auszukommen 12. Schlosser auf, und mache Schlösser 13. Vögelein durchrauscht die Luft 14. Sieh, wie ist die Welle klar 15. Nachtigall, sie singt so schön 16. Ein dunkeler Schacht ist Liebe 17. Nicht wandle, mein Licht, dort aussen 18. Es bebet das Gesträuche
Stephen Hough
Other Love Songs (2010) 19. When I Have Passed 20. All Shall Be Well 21. The City's Love 22. Madam and Her Madam 23. Kashmiri Song 24. Because I Liked You Better 25. The Colour of His Hair 26. Simon, Son of John BRAHMS NEUE LIEBESLIEDER Opus 65 27. Verzicht, o Herz, auf Rettung 28. Finstere Schatten der Nacht 29. An jeder Hand die Finger 30. Ihr schwarzen Augen 31. Wahre, wahre deinen Sohn 32. Rosen steckt mir an die Mutter 33. Vom Gebirge, Well auf Well 34. Weiche Gräser im Revier 35. Nagen am Herzen 36.Ich Kose süss mit der und der 37. Alles, alles in den Wind 38. Schwarzer Wald, dein Schatten ist so düster! 39. Nein, Geliebter, setze dich 40. Flammenauge, dunkles Haar 41. Zum Schluss "The performances catch every drop of that naturalness...it crystallises its essence perfectly..." The Guardian
"The five singers are a vocally attractive lot and truly sensitive." International Record Review
o The Prince Consort's exciting and innovative new recording embraces two contrasting composers: Johannes Brahms and Stephen Hough including the premiere recording of the British pianist and composer Stephen Hough's collection: 'Other Love Songs'.
o Commissioned by the Consort in 2009 to complement Brahms' works, Hough's songs are designed to explore other kinds of love. This is symbolised in the rather unique accompaniment of three hands, with Hough providing the third hand.
o Brahms' collection of love songs, 'Liebeslieder Waltzen', written for vocal quartet and piano duet (Alisdair Hogarth with Philip Fowle), depicts the love between a man and a woman - at first cheerful and lustful, then as the mood darkens, heartbreaking and obsessive.
o The Prince Consort's debut recording received great critical acclaim; named 'Editor's Choice' in Gramophone, 'IRR Outstanding' in International Record Review and BBC Music Magazine called it "an outstanding recording".
o 'The Prince Consort is rapidly establishing itself as one of the UK's leading chamber ensembles renowned for its inspired and vibrant approach to repertoire and performance.
o Stephen Hough, in addition to being a multi-award winning recording artist is a concert pianist and an avid composer.  Price: $33.98 |
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