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Anne Schwanewilms is one of Germany's leading Wagnerian sopranos, and this 2014 Capriccio album showcases her lyrical voice in three well-known works: Elisabeth's aria, "Dich, teure Halle" from Tannhäuser, the five Wesendonck Lieder, and the Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. These are key examples of Wagner's vocal writing, emphasizing the long, through-composed line and the soaring lyricism of his most memorable music. Schwanewilms' light, evenly supported tone, controlled phrasing, and clear diction combine in wonderfully expressive singing that compels listening, even though she doesn't possess a loud or especially commanding voice. One may wish for a little more volume or power, but these pieces really don't require a dramatic soprano voice to be effective. The Overture and Bacchanal from Tannhäuser and the Prelude from Tristan und Isolde are played by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cornelius Meister, and they are appropriate choices, though to make this a proper vehicle for Schwanewilms' talents, those familiar pieces should have been replaced with either more Wagnerian arias or selections from her performances in the operas of Richard Strauss. However, Wagner lovers will be just as happy to have this album as it is, without any substitutions.
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Tannhäuser (Richard Wagner)
Richard Wagner, Composer - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Richard Wagner, Composer - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Tannhauser, Act II (Richard Wagner)
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
5 Gedichte für eine Frauenstimme, "Wesendonck Lieder" (Richard Wagner)
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Felix Mottl, Arranger - Mathilde Wesendonck, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Felix Mottl, Arranger - Mathilde Wesendonck, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Felix Mottl, Arranger - Mathilde Wesendonck, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Felix Mottl, Arranger - Mathilde Wesendonck, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Richard Wagner, Composer - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Felix Mottl, Arranger - Mathilde Wesendonck, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Tristan und Isolde, Act I (Richard Wagner)
Richard Wagner, Composer, Lyricist - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Tristan und Isolde, Act III Scene 3 (Richard Wagner)
Richard Wagner, Composer, Lyricist - Anne Schwanewilms, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Cornelius Meister, Conductor, MainArtist - Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchestra, MainArtist
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 (P) CapriccioNR
Album review
Anne Schwanewilms is one of Germany's leading Wagnerian sopranos, and this 2014 Capriccio album showcases her lyrical voice in three well-known works: Elisabeth's aria, "Dich, teure Halle" from Tannhäuser, the five Wesendonck Lieder, and the Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. These are key examples of Wagner's vocal writing, emphasizing the long, through-composed line and the soaring lyricism of his most memorable music. Schwanewilms' light, evenly supported tone, controlled phrasing, and clear diction combine in wonderfully expressive singing that compels listening, even though she doesn't possess a loud or especially commanding voice. One may wish for a little more volume or power, but these pieces really don't require a dramatic soprano voice to be effective. The Overture and Bacchanal from Tannhäuser and the Prelude from Tristan und Isolde are played by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cornelius Meister, and they are appropriate choices, though to make this a proper vehicle for Schwanewilms' talents, those familiar pieces should have been replaced with either more Wagnerian arias or selections from her performances in the operas of Richard Strauss. However, Wagner lovers will be just as happy to have this album as it is, without any substitutions.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:05
- Main artists: Anne Schwanewilms Radio Symphonieorchester Wien Cornelius Meister
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Label: Capriccio
- Genre: Classical Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred)
2014 CapriccioNR 2014 CapriccioNR
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