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TERFEL, BRYN
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Description
This disc was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for "Best Classical Vocal Performance."
Young singers are often told that if they learn to sing from Handel, his music will reward them all the more when their voices mature. Though Bryn Terfel has the added benefit of working with conductor and experienced Handelian Charles Mackerras here, his interpretations give the impression that he learned a great deal from Handel in his youth. He digs into these arias with great vigor--much of Handel's music for bass-baritone is very lively--but also with sensitivity where necessary. A gentle, nuanced "Verdi prati" follows a "Si, tra i ceppi" alive with inextinguishable ardor.
Terfel's collection also includes more generally familiar selections: "Ombra mai fu," (commonly known as Handel's "Largo") and all three baritone arias from 'Messiah.' Throughout, he demonstrates admirable control of both legato and coloratura passages. His ornamentation may be a bit too heavy-handed for some tastes, but his command of the material and the excellent backing from Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra make this disc a top choice for both fans and listeners looking to get to know Terfel or Handel.
Young singers are often told that if they learn to sing from Handel, his music will reward them all the more when their voices mature. Though Bryn Terfel has the added benefit of working with conductor and experienced Handelian Charles Mackerras here, his interpretations give the impression that he learned a great deal from Handel in his youth. He digs into these arias with great vigor--much of Handel's music for bass-baritone is very lively--but also with sensitivity where necessary. A gentle, nuanced "Verdi prati" follows a "Si, tra i ceppi" alive with inextinguishable ardor.
Terfel's collection also includes more generally familiar selections: "Ombra mai fu," (commonly known as Handel's "Largo") and all three baritone arias from 'Messiah.' Throughout, he demonstrates admirable control of both legato and coloratura passages. His ornamentation may be a bit too heavy-handed for some tastes, but his command of the material and the excellent backing from Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra make this disc a top choice for both fans and listeners looking to get to know Terfel or Handel.
Details
Released: Mon 29 Sep 1997
Catalogue Number: 4534802
- Distributor: Universal Manufacturing and Logistics
- Producer: Sid McLauchlan
- Sound Engineer: Gernot von Schultzendorff
- Discs: 1
- Release Year: 1997
- Running Time: 73 minutes
Track Listing
| 1. | Act I. Recitative. I feel, I feel the Deity within [1:05] |
| 2. | Act I. Aria. Arm, arm ye brave! [3:25] |
| 3. | Vouchsafe, O Lord [2:17] |
| 4. | Act Ii. Scene 4. Honour and arms scorn such a foe [5:51] |
| 5. | Act Ii. Scene 3. Sì, tra i ceppi e le ritorte [4:17] |
| 6. | Act Ii. Scene 12. Verdi prati, selve amene [3:51] |
| 7. | Act Iii. Scene 6. Recitative. O voi, del mio poter [1:14] |
| 8. | Act Iii. Scene 6. Aria. Sorge infausta una procella [4:39] |
| 9. | Act I. No. 10. Recitative. I rage, I melt, I burn! [1:27] |
| 10. | Act I. No. 10. Air. O ruddier than the cherry [3:01] |
| 11. | Act Ii. Scene 3. Where'er you walk [4:37] |
| 12. | Part Ii. Nos. 16a-b. Air. Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries. Recitative. Behold, a ghastly band [7:19] |
| 13. | Act I. Scene 9. Va tacito e nascosto [6:16] |
| 14. | Act I. Scene 1. Recitative. Frondi tenere e belle [0:46] |
| 15. | Act I. Scene 1. Aria. Ombre mai fu [3:03] |
| 16. | Recitative. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts [1:30] |
| 17. | Song. But who may abide the day of his coming [4:20] |
| 18. | Song. Why do the nations [4:54] |
| 19. | Recitative. Behold, I tell you a mystery [0:36] |
| 20. | Song. The Trumpet shall sound [8:51] |
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