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In the early 2000s, Wolfgang Holzmair portrayed a generous and passionate Pelléas in Paris, conducted by Bernard Haitink who was the chief conductor of the Orchestre National de France. His warm, luminous timbre is, at times, reminiscent of Camille Maurane, and his French is remarkable for a singer born in Austria.
What a treat to rediscover this magnificent recital of French melodies that was made for Philips in August 1995 (St John's, Smith Square, London). Holzmair makes no attempt to be unique for the sake of being unique. He’s devoted to the original works of Fauré, Duparc and Ravel (particularly Fauré), and instead stands out for his concern for clear elocution. And he doesn’t disappoint!
There’s no doubt that those who are harder to please will still find flaws in his diction (it does lacks vowels in places) but, even so, many passages can only arouse the greatest of respect. The songs are so beautiful, and they’re sung in such wonderful French. Just listen to his voice in the coda of Reflets dans l’eau, the stunning second part of Mirages, Op. 113... “Et puis le miroir enchanté reprendra sa limpidité, froide et sereine”. In those three minutes, Holzmair displays incredible vocal technique: a single line, a single breath. It serves as reminder that Fauré’s lines are ultimately instrumental. Other impressive moments can be found in J’ai presque peur, en verité (No. 5 from La Bonne Chanson) and in Sérénade (“papillon séducteur”) by Duparc. The six selected Duparc melodies remain memorably elegant, and Holzmair proves that he’s willing to take risks to produce powerful music. An absolute must-listen. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
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Shylock, Op. 57 (Gabriel Fauré)
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Edmond d'Haraucourt, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
5 Mélodies de Venise, Op. 58 (Gabriel Fauré)
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Poème d'un jour, op. 21 (Gabriel Fauré)
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Jean Grandmougin, Adapter - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Jean Grandmougin, Adapter - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Jean Grandmougin, Adapter - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
La Bonne Chanson, op. 61 (Gabriel Fauré)
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - PAUL VERLAINE, Author - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Mirages, op. 113 (Gabriel Fauré)
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Renee de Brimont, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Renee de Brimont, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Renee de Brimont, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Renee de Brimont, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Jean Lahor, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Robert de Bonnières, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - René François Sully-Prudhomme, Author - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Jean Lahor, Author - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Henri Duparc, Composer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Author - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
5 Mélodies populaires grècques (Maurice Ravel)
Traditional, Author - Maurice Ravel, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Michael Calvocoressi, Translator
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Traditional, Author - Maurice Ravel, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Michael Calvocoressi, Translator
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Traditional, Author - Maurice Ravel, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Michael Calvocoressi, Translator
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Traditional, Author - Maurice Ravel, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Michael Calvocoressi, Translator
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Traditional, Author - Maurice Ravel, Composer - Wolfgang Holzmair, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerard Wyss, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brigitte Stockmann, Producer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Michael Calvocoressi, Translator
℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
Album review
In the early 2000s, Wolfgang Holzmair portrayed a generous and passionate Pelléas in Paris, conducted by Bernard Haitink who was the chief conductor of the Orchestre National de France. His warm, luminous timbre is, at times, reminiscent of Camille Maurane, and his French is remarkable for a singer born in Austria.
What a treat to rediscover this magnificent recital of French melodies that was made for Philips in August 1995 (St John's, Smith Square, London). Holzmair makes no attempt to be unique for the sake of being unique. He’s devoted to the original works of Fauré, Duparc and Ravel (particularly Fauré), and instead stands out for his concern for clear elocution. And he doesn’t disappoint!
There’s no doubt that those who are harder to please will still find flaws in his diction (it does lacks vowels in places) but, even so, many passages can only arouse the greatest of respect. The songs are so beautiful, and they’re sung in such wonderful French. Just listen to his voice in the coda of Reflets dans l’eau, the stunning second part of Mirages, Op. 113... “Et puis le miroir enchanté reprendra sa limpidité, froide et sereine”. In those three minutes, Holzmair displays incredible vocal technique: a single line, a single breath. It serves as reminder that Fauré’s lines are ultimately instrumental. Other impressive moments can be found in J’ai presque peur, en verité (No. 5 from La Bonne Chanson) and in Sérénade (“papillon séducteur”) by Duparc. The six selected Duparc melodies remain memorably elegant, and Holzmair proves that he’s willing to take risks to produce powerful music. An absolute must-listen. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 31 track(s)
- Total length: 01:17:28
- Main artists: Wolfgang Holzmair Gérard Wyss
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Genre: Classical
© 2016 Decca Music Group Limited ℗ 1996 Universal International Music B.V.
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