Track Listings (19) - Disc #1| All Artists: George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Camille Saint-Saens, Albert Roussel, Fernando J. Obradors, Bohuslav Martinu, Michael Head, Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, Kathleen Battle, Jean-Pierre Rampal Title: Kathleen Battle & Jean-Pierre Rampal in Concert Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 1 Label: Sony Release Date: 11/2/1993 Genres: Pop, Classical Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Reeds & Winds Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 074645310626 |
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 | George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Jean-Philippe Rameau Kathleen Battle & Jean-Pierre Rampal in Concert Genres: Pop, Classical
Before Kathleen Battle became a diva of monstrous proportions, she was a musical talent of intelligence and delicacy. This recording reminds us of the charm and brilliance of her innate talent. Her light soubrette is an en... more »     |
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Amazon.com Before Kathleen Battle became a diva of monstrous proportions, she was a musical talent of intelligence and delicacy. This recording reminds us of the charm and brilliance of her innate talent. Her light soubrette is an enchanting compliment to Rampal's magical flute, as they weave the musical fabrics of Handel, Rameau, Saint-Saens, and Bishop. A shining example of excellent musical camaraderie is given by accompanists Garrett, Newman, and Ritter. Battle's voice and temperament are a lovely fit for Purcell's docile melancholy. The listener is also granted such juicy treats as two pieces by Albert Roussel and four delectable Catalonian morsels by Fernando J. Obradors. Sheer beauty. --Barbara Eisner Bayer Similarly Requested CDs
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Member CD Reviews Hermine R. (HERmusic) from MIAMI SHORES, FL Reviewed on 8/7/2007... Fun and lively.
Track Listing: 01 - Handel-Nel dolce dell'oblio. (Battle-Rampal) 02 - Handel- Sweet Bird. (Battle-Rampal) 03 - Purcell- If Music Be the Food of Love. (Battle) 04 - Purcell- There's Not a Swain. (Battle) 05 - Purcell- What Can We Poor Females Do. (Battle) 06 - Purcell- Music for a While. (Battle) 07 - Rameau- Rossignols amoureux. (Battle-Rampal) 08 - Saint-Saens- La Flute invisible. (Battle-Rampal) 09 - Roussel- Rossignol, mon mignon. (Battle-Rampal) 10 - Roussel- Ciel, aer, et vens. (Battle-Rampel) 11 - Obradors- La mi sola, Laureola. (Battle) 12 - Obradors- Al Amor. (Battle) 13 - Obradors- Del cabello mas sutil. (Battle) 14 - Obradors- Chiquitita La novia. (Battle) 15 - Martinu- Sonata for Flute and Piano. (Rampal) I. Allegro moderato 16 - Martinu- Sonata for Flute and Piano. (Rampal) II. Adagio 17 - Martinu- Sonata for Flute and Piano. (Rampal) III. Allegro poco moderato 18 - Head- Bird Song. (Battle-Rampel) 19 - Bishop- Lo! Here the Gentle Lark. (Battle-Rampal) Margo Garrett, piano Myron Lutzke, cello Anthony Newman, harpsichord John Steele Ritter, piano CD ReviewsReal listening pleasure Barry J. Callahan | Milladore, WI USA | 03/22/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I do not have a large classical/opera collection. This recording is one that I have had for about four years. It remains for me an uplifting experience. Ms. Battle and Mr. Rampal are magical together. The accompanists provide support beautifully. The stars, however, are the real deal--a mix of voice and instrument that is light and transcendant. One really gets a sense of being part of the audience at Lincoln Center that day. Tremendously enjoyable." Kathleen Battle: The Best Soubrette/Lyric Coloratura Soprano Barry J. Callahan | 05/06/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "I got this CD as a replacement of a damaged CD of Cecilia Bartoli's latest release "The Salieri Album". Even though Cecilia Bartoli's coloratura mezzo soprano is somewhat overbearing, it can never compare, or outdo Kathleen Battle's Soprano, which is hailed as from 1985's Time magazine "The best Lyric Coloratura in the world", and it shows in this recording. Handel's Sweet Bird is an example: excellent vibrato rolling, almost bird-like, and the coloratura in that piece is magnificent. I really got it for the Spanish art songs, and her Spanish is just as good as her perfect German. But the last selection "Lo! Here the Gentle Lark", is the shining piece. The coloratura, the High notes (I think that those are High E's that she's always known for) are just up there. I wish for her to release another recital/concert CD."
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