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Kathleen Battle initially made her considerable reputation on the operatic stage, but quickly went on to become a premier recitalist and a vibrant interpreter of a wide variety of musical styles. CLASSIC KATHLEEN BATTLE - A PORTRAIT is an overview of the dynamic soprano's career that emphasizes her remarkable versatility. Her extraordinary technical control is shown to great effect in works by Handel and Bach, and her crystal clear readings of Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" and "Alleluja" leave no doubt as to why she's considered one of the leading exponents of his work. She moves with confidence and grace through traditional folksongs from Brazil, Chile, and Catalonia and exhibits pure vocal beauty in selections by Fauré, Dvorák, and Mahler. The disc boasts an impressive roster of guest stars and also offers several fine new recordings: a delicately rendered "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi,' moving a cappella versions of the spirituals "Fix Me Jesus" and "Angels Watching Over Me," and a sensuous account of Duke Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss" that features the marvelous piano accompaniment of Kenny Barron. What ultimately binds this varied collection is Battle's radiant voice and consummate artistry.
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Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Ken Noda, Piano - Steven Epstein, Producer
(P) 2002 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Anthony Newman, Organ - Daire Fitzgerald, Acoustic Cello - Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - John Feeney, Bass - John Nelson, Conductor - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Newburgh Hamilton, Librettist - Orchestra of St. Luke's, Performer - Steven Epstein, Producer - Thomas Frost, Producer - Wynton Marsalis, Performer - Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet
(P) 1992 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Christopher Parkening, Executive Producer - Christopher Parkening, Guitar - Christopher Parkening, Performer - David Thomas, Producer - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Jacqueline B. Hairston, Arranger - Kathleen Battle, Executive Producer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Producer - Traditional, Composer
(P) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Cyro Baptista, Percussion - Grover Washington Jr., Soprano Saxophone - Ira Coleman, Bass - Kathleen Battle, Arranger - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Producer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Executive Producer - Robert Sadin, Arranger - Robert Sadin, Producer - Romero Lubambo, Guitar - Traditional, Composer
(P) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Athens Opera Choir, Performer - Blake Neely, Conductor - London Metropolitan Orchestra, Performer - Palamidi and Percussion Ensemble, Performer - The National Opera of Greece Choir, Performer - Vangelis, Arranger - Vangelis, Composer - Vangelis, Keyboards - Vangelis, Producer
(P) 2001 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Alan Arak, Performer - Andre Emelianoff, Acoustic Cello - Anna Rabinova, Violin - Anthony Newman, Organ - Barry O. Phillips, Soprano - Bruce R. Baumer, Performer - Charles Curtis, Acoustic Cello - Charles F. Eversole, Performer - Curtis Macomber, Violin - David Frost, Producer - Donald Palma, Bass - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Eric Wyrick, Violin - Erica Kiesewetter, Violin - James Litton, Director - Joel Pitchon, Violin - John H. Davey, Performer - Julie Rosenfeld, Violin - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Executive Producer - Richard Rood, Violin - Robert Sadin, Conductor - Robert Sadin, Performer - Robin Bushman, Violin - Sharon H. Yamada, Violin - Timothy Baker, Violin - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
(P) 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Alan Arak, Performer - Andre Emelianoff, Acoustic Cello - Anna Rabinova, Violin - Anthony Newman, Organ - Barry O. Phillips, Soprano - Bruce R. Baumer, Performer - Charles Curtis, Acoustic Cello - Charles F. Eversole, Performer - Curtis Macomber, Violin - David Frost, Producer - Donald Palma, Bass - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Eric Wyrick, Violin - Erica Kiesewetter, Violin - Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - James Litton, Director - Joel Pitchon, Violin - John H. Davey, Performer - Julie Rosenfeld, Violin - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Executive Producer - Richard Rood, Violin - Robert Sadin, Conductor - Robert Sadin, Performer - Robin Bushman, Violin - Sharon H. Yamada, Violin - Timothy Baker, Violin
(P) 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Steven Epstein, Producer - Traditional, Composer
(P) 2002 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Andre Emelianoff, Acoustic Cello - Anthony Newman, Organ - Charles Curtis, Acoustic Cello - David Carroll, Bassoon - David Eggar, Acoustic Cello - David Frost, Producer - David Singer, Clarinet - Donald Palma, Bass - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Elizabeth Mann, Flute - Gabriel Fauré, Composer - John J. Moses, Clarinet - Karen Dreyfus, Viola - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Executive Producer - Maureen Gallagher, Viola - Nancy Allen, Harp - Rebecca Young, Viola - Robert Sadin, Conductor - Robert Sadin, Performer - Sandra Lee Church, Flute
(P) 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Christopher Parkening, Executive Producer - Christopher Parkening, Guitar - Christopher Parkening, Performer - David Thomas, Producer - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Kathleen Battle, Executive Producer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Producer - Thomas Geoghegan, Arranger - Traditional, Composer
(P) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Christopher Parkening, Executive Producer - Christopher Parkening, Guitar - Christopher Parkening, Performer - David Thomas, Producer - Dr. Steven E. Paul, Producer - Kathleen Battle, Executive Producer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Producer - Thomas Geoghegan, Arranger - Traditional, Composer
(P) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
EDWARD KENNEDY (DUKE) ELLINGTON, Composer - I. Gordon, Composer - I. Gordon, Lyricist - I. Mills, Composer - I. Mills, Lyricist - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Kenny Barron, Piano - Steven Epstein, Producer
(P) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Anthony Newman, Harpsichord - Daire Fitzgerald, Acoustic Cello - Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - John Feeney, Bass - John Nelson, Conductor - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Orchestra of St. Luke's, Performer - Steven Epstein, Producer - Thomas Frost, Producer - Wynton Marsalis, Performer - Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet
(P) 1992 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
André Previn, Conductor - André Previn, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Orchestra of St. Luke's, Performer - Thomas Frost, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
(P) 1992 Sony Classical, a division of Sony Entertainment Holdings GmbH
Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Steven Epstein, Producer - Traditional, Composer
(P) 2002 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Gustav Mahler, Composer - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Lorin Maazel, Conductor - Steven Epstein, Producer - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Performer
(P) 1984 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Anthony Newman, Harpsichord - Daire Fitzgerald, Acoustic Cello - Eriko Sato, Violin - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - John Feeney, Bass - John Nelson, Conductor - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Krista Bennion Feeney, Violin - Orchestra of St. Luke's, Performer - Steven Epstein, Producer - Thomas Frost, Producer - Wynton Marsalis, Performer - Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet
(P) 1992 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Antonín Dvorák, Composer - Christian McBride, Acoustic Bass - Cyrus Chestnut, Piano - James Carter, Bass Clarinet - Kathleen Battle, Adaptor - Kathleen Battle, Arranger - Kathleen Battle, Performer - Kathleen Battle, Producer - Kathleen Battle, Soprano - Laura Mitgang, Executive Producer - Marlon Graves, Guitar - Robert Sadin, Arranger - Robert Sadin, Producer - William Arms Fisher, Lyricist
(P) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
Kathleen Battle initially made her considerable reputation on the operatic stage, but quickly went on to become a premier recitalist and a vibrant interpreter of a wide variety of musical styles. CLASSIC KATHLEEN BATTLE - A PORTRAIT is an overview of the dynamic soprano's career that emphasizes her remarkable versatility. Her extraordinary technical control is shown to great effect in works by Handel and Bach, and her crystal clear readings of Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" and "Alleluja" leave no doubt as to why she's considered one of the leading exponents of his work. She moves with confidence and grace through traditional folksongs from Brazil, Chile, and Catalonia and exhibits pure vocal beauty in selections by Fauré, Dvorák, and Mahler. The disc boasts an impressive roster of guest stars and also offers several fine new recordings: a delicately rendered "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi,' moving a cappella versions of the spirituals "Fix Me Jesus" and "Angels Watching Over Me," and a sensuous account of Duke Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss" that features the marvelous piano accompaniment of Kenny Barron. What ultimately binds this varied collection is Battle's radiant voice and consummate artistry.
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About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:08:06
- Main artists: Kathleen Battle
- Label: Sony Classical
- Genre: Classical
(P) 1984, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / (P) 1992 Sony Classical, a division of Sony Entertainment Holdings Gmbh
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