Frederica von Stade in Duets, Arias, Scenes, & Songs - Newton Classics - NEWC 8802

Born in 1945, Frederica von Stade - who auditioned for the Met on a $50 bet - is considered one of the world's most accomplished mezzo-sopranos. This 4CD set celebrates her unique voice and spans the incredibly broad spectrum of styles for which she is known. The compilation includes von Stade's recording debut, an unusual and eclectic choice of arias and duets with Judith Blegen, such as Mozart's chamber-scale arrangement of 'Non so più'. With a disc dedicated to Italian opera, in which Monteverdi's neglected Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria of 1639 is accorded equal status alongside Rossini's better-known bel canto works, von Stade's far-reaching program extends into CD4's song recital - where her affinity for French repertoire comes to the fore. Also featuring gems such as Carol Hall's endearing Jenny Rebecca, it offers a stark contrast to the disc of Mahler song-cycles, in which the singer achieves a particularly nostalgic tone. Von Stade's honey-coated, light voice was, in its time, a fresh alternative to those of powerhouse mezzos like Marilyn Horne. Full of dramatic characterization and detailing a fascinating assortment of music, this collection demonstrates how skillfully the singer bent the standard recording format in order to serve the repertoire that she excelled in.

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Recording information: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (08/1977/07/1978); National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Canada (08/1977/07/1978); Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (08/1977/07/1978); Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-); National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Canada (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-); Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-); Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-); National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Canada (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-); Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-).

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Schumann, Robert : Botschaft ("Nelken wind ich und Jasmin"), for soprano voice, alto voice & piano (Spanisches Liedersp

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 5 min. sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: 1849

Schumann, Robert : Das Glück (" Vöglein vom Zweig"), song for voice & piano (Lieder-Album für die Jugend), Op. 79/15

Performers: Judith Blegen; Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Charles Wadsworth (Piano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1849

Chausson, Ernest : Chanson perpétuelle, for soprano & orchestra (or piano quintet), Op. 37

Performers: Laurence Lesser (Cello); Joel Maria (Violin); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Ani Kavafian (Violin); Ida Kavafian (Viola)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 8 min. 25 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Written: 1898

Schubert, Franz : Die Verschworenen, D. 787 :: Ich schleiche bang und still

Performers: Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Gervase de Peyer (Clarinet)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 3 min. 25 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1823

Scarlatti, Alessandro : Endimione e Cintia :: Se geloso e il mio core

Performers: Loren Glickman (Bassoon); Ani Kavafian (Violin); Jeffrey Solow (Cello); Charles Wadsworth (Harpsichord); Daniel Phillips (Violin); Judith Blegen; Alvin Brehm (Double Bass); Richard Sortomme (Violin); Carol Webb (Violin); Gerard Schwarz (Trumpet)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 3 min. 3 sec.
Period Time: Baroque

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 :: Non so piú

Performers: Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Joel Maria (Violin)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 3 min. 2 sec.
Period Time: Classical
Written: 1786

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) : Le timbre d'argent :: Le bonheur est chose légère

Performers: Joel Maria (Violin); Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Judith Blegen
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 3 min. 53 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1864-1877

Brahms, Johannes : Duets (5) for soprano, alto & piano, Op. 66 :: Klänge II, Op. 66/2

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 2 min. 8 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1875

Brahms, Johannes : Klosterfräulein ("Ach, ach, ich armes Klosterfäulein!"), duet for soprano, alto & piano, Op. 61/2

Performers: Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 1 min. 53 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1874

Brahms, Johannes : Phänomen ("Wenn zu der Regenwand Phöbus sich gattet"), duet for soprano, alto & piano, Op. 61/3

Performers: Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 1 min. 54 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1874

Brahms, Johannes : Weg der Liebe I ("Über die Berge"), duet for soprano, alto & piano, Op. 20/1

Performers: Judith Blegen; Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 2 min. 14 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1858

Brahms, Johannes : Weg der Liebe II ("Den gordischen Knoten..."), duet for soprano, alto & piano, Op. 20/2

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Judith Blegen
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 4 min. 51 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1858

Brahms, Johannes : Walpurgisnacht ("Lieb Mutter, heut Nacht..."), duet for 2 sopranos & piano, Op. 75/4

Performers: Charles Wadsworth (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Judith Blegen
Notes: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1974-11-18_1974-11-19&1975-)
Running Time: 1 min. 34 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1878

Monteverdi, Claudio : Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria :: Torna, torna

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Janice Taylor (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Running Time: 13 min. 5 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1640

Rossini, Gioachino : Tancredi :: Di tanti palpiti

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Running Time: 7 min. 31 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1813

Paisiello, Giovanni : Nina :: Il mio ben quando verrà

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Running Time: 8 min. 26 sec.
Period Time: Classical
Form: Opera/Operetta

Rossini, Gioachino : Semiramide :: Bel raggio lusinghier

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Notes: Composition written: 1823.
Running Time: 7 min. 3 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1823

Broschi, Riccardo : Idaspe :: Ombra fedel anch'io

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Running Time: 8 min. 54 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Opera/Operetta

Leoncavallo, Ruggero : La bohème, opera :: E destin!

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Mario Bernardi
Running Time: 6 min. 6 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Opera/Operetta
Written: 1897

Dowland, John : Come Again

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Running Time: 2 min. 33 sec.
Period Time: Renaissance
Written: 1597

Dowland, John : Second Booke of Songes

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 4 min. 32 sec.
Period Time: Renaissance
Written: by 1600

Purcell, Henry : Tell me, some pitying angel, Z 196 "Blessed Virgin's Expostulation"

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 10 min. 8 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: circa 1693

Liszt, Franz : Die drei Zigeuner, S 320

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 5 min. 14 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1860

Liszt, Franz : Einst, song for voice & piano, S. 332 (LW N73)

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1878

Liszt, Franz : Buch der Lieder, Volume 2

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Notes: Composition written: 1842.
Running Time: 5 min. 17 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1842

Debussy, Claude : Chansons (3) de Bilitis

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 10 min. 28 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: 1897-1898

Canteloube, Joseph : Auprès de ma blonde, folksong for voice & piano (Chants de France, Vol. 1, no 1)

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Running Time: 3 min. 37 sec.
Period Time: Modern

Canteloube, Joseph : Ou irai-je me plaindre?, for voice & piano

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 3 min. 46 sec.
Period Time: Modern

Canteloube, Joseph : Au pré de la Rose, for voice & piano

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Running Time: 1 min. 39 sec.
Period Time: Modern

Canteloube, Joseph : D'oú venez-vous fillette? folksong for voice & piano (Chants de France, Vol. 1, no 6)

Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano); Martin Katz (Piano)
Running Time: 2 min. 23 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1948

Hall, Carol : Jenny Rebecca for voice & ensemble

Performers: Martin Katz (Piano); Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 3 min. 16 sec.
Period Time: Contemporary

Mahler, Gustav : Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Andrew Davis
Notes: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-)
Running Time: 16 min. 18 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: 1883-1885

Mahler, Gustav : Des Knaben Wunderhorn :: Rheinlegendchen

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Andrew Davis
Notes: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-)
Running Time: 3 min. sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: ?/?1892-07/1898

Mahler, Gustav : Des Knaben Wunderhorn :: Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht?

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Andrew Davis
Notes: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-)
Running Time: 2 min. 5 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: ?/?1892-07/1898

Mahler, Gustav : Rückert Lieder (5)

Performer: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Andrew Davis
Notes: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (1978-12-08&1978-12-15_1978-)
Running Time: 18 min. 8 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: 1901-1902

Frederica von Stade in Duets, Arias, Scenes & Songs

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