The unassuming cover of this album, with the Viennese mezzo-soprano casually posed on the cover, belies the passion, nuanced musicianship, and artistry within. This live recording of Angelika Kirchschlager in recital with Roger Vignoles is a very worthy addition to any opera lover's collection and a gem for those who seriously know their lieder. It is commonly said among opera singers that the true test of one's talent is the ability to sing lieder in recital, and by that definition, Kirchschlager has talent in spades. The ...
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The unassuming cover of this album, with the Viennese mezzo-soprano casually posed on the cover, belies the passion, nuanced musicianship, and artistry within. This live recording of Angelika Kirchschlager in recital with Roger Vignoles is a very worthy addition to any opera lover's collection and a gem for those who seriously know their lieder. It is commonly said among opera singers that the true test of one's talent is the ability to sing lieder in recital, and by that definition, Kirchschlager has talent in spades. The first set of songs by Hugo Wolf, with texts by Eduard Mörike, features a close relationship between the piano and voice, with Vignoles' touch always delicate and beautiful, even in dramatic or heavy moments. Sometimes the balance of the voice is a little bit soft in the recording, which is otherwise very high quality, and puts the listener right in the concert hall. Kirchschlager's voice has a crisp, clear timbre, which is also full without getting dark or murky -- a somewhat...
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Add this copy of Songs By Wolf and Strauss to cart. $10.39, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Wigmore Hall Live.
