The album Recital Carnegie Hall 25XI1956 is a beautiful and captivating collection of performances by the talented duo of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and George Reeves. The album features a range of classical works by Mozart, Schubert, Gluck, R Strauss, and Wolf, all of which are expertly performed and arranged.
Schwarzkopf's vocals are particularly noteworthy, with her stunning range and emotive delivery bringing each piece to life. Reeves' accompaniment is equally impressive, with his skillful piano playing serving as the perfect complement to Schwarzkopf's vocals.
Così Fan Tutte, Opera, K. 588: Temerari!...Come, Scoglio
6:05
Ruhe, Meine Seele ('Nicht Ein Lüftchen Regt Sich Leise'), Song For Voice & Piano (or Orchestra), Op. 27/1 (Trv 170/1)
3:43
Dans Un Bois Solitaire, Song For Voice & Piano, K. 308 (K. 295b)
2:52
In Dem Schatten Meiner Locken, Song For Voice & Piano (Spanisches Liederbuch)
2:28
Die Vögel ('Wie Lieblich Und Fröhlich'), Song For Voice & Piano, D. 691 (Op. Posth. 172/6)
1:00
Abendempfindung An Laura ('Abend Ist's'), Song For Voice & Piano, K. 523
5:08
Seligkeit ('Freuden Sonder Zahl'), Song For Voice & Piano ('Minnelied'), D. 433
3:12
Hat Gesagt--bleibt' Nicht Dabei ('Mein Vater Hat Gesagt'), Song For Voice & Piano, Op. 36/3 (Trv 186/3)
2:09
Herr, Was Trägt Der Boden Hier, Song For Voice & Piano (Spanisches Liederbuch)
3:12
Ich Hab In Penna Einen Liebsten, Song For Voice & Piano (Italienisches Liederbuch)
1:06
Wiegenlied Im Sommer ('Vom Berg Hinabgestiegen'), For Voice & Piano (Lieder Für Eine Frauenstimme)
3:24
Philine ('Singet Nicht In Trauertönen'), Song For Voice & Piano (Goethe Lieder)
3:23
Schlechtes Wetter ('Das Ist Ein Schlechtes Wetter'), Song For Voice & Piano, Op. 69/5 (Trv 237/5)
2:27
Atalanta, Opera, Hwv 35: Care Selve
4:00
Nachtzauber ('Hörst Du Nicht Die Quellen Rauschen'), For Voice & Piano (Eichendorff Lieder, 8)
4:15
Rosamunde, Fürstin von Cypern, Incidental Music, D. 797 (Op. 26): No. 3b, Romanze: Der Vollmind Strahlt
4:09
'S Schatzli
2:02
Die Zigeunerin ('Am Kreuzweg, Da Lausche Ich'), Song For Voice & Piano (Eichendorff Lieder)
3:09
Wiegenlied ('Träume, Träume, Du Mein Süsses Leben'), Song For Voice & Piano (or Orchestra), Op. 41/1 (Trv 195/1)
4:29
La Rencontre Imprévue (or, 'The Pilgrim Of Mecca'), Opera In 3 Acts, Wq. 32: Einem Bach Der Fliesst
2:20
Gretchen Am Spinnrade ('Meine Ruh'...'), Song For Voice & Piano, D. 118 (Op. 2)
4:02
Der Einsame ('Wenn Meine Grillen Schwirren'), Song For Voice & Piano, D. 800 (Op. 41)
4:27
Der Nussbaum ('Es Grünet Ein Nussbaum Vor Dem Haus'), Song For Voice & Piano (Myrthen), Op. 25/3
3:19
Was Soll Der Zorn, Mein Schatz, Song For Voice & Piano (Italienisches Liederbuch)
1:58
Un Moto di Gioia Mi Sento, Aria For Soprano & Orchestra, K. 579
1:41
Wir Haben Beide Lange Zeit Geschwiegen, Song For Voice & Piano (Italienisches Liederbuch)
2:48
Mignon ('Kennst Du Das Land'), Song For Voice & Piano (Goethe Lieder)
7:01
Elfenlied ('Bei Nacht Im Dorf Der Wächter Reif'), Song For Voice & Piano (Mörike Lieder)
2:10
Zum Neuen Jahr ('Wie Heimlicher Weise'), Song For Voice & Piano (Mörike Lieder)
2:27
Gesang ('Was Ist Sylvia,...'), Song For Voice & Piano, ('An Sylvia'), D. 891 (Op. 106/4)
2:50
Vergebliches Ständchen ('Guten Abend, Mein Schatz'), Song For Voice & Piano, Op. 84/4
1:43
Bedeckt Mich Mit Blumen, Song For Voice & Piano (Spanisches Liederbuch)
3:04
Als Luise Die Briefe ('Erzeugt von Heisser Phantasie'), Song For Voice & Piano, K. 520
2:07
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2 × CD
Remastered
Mono
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Recorded At
Carnegie Hall
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Composed By
Christoph Willibald Gluck (tracks: CD1: 12), Franz Schubert (tracks: CD1: 6-11), Georg Friedrich Händel (tracks: CD2: 17), Hugo Wolf (tracks: CD2: 1-12, 15), Johannes Brahms (tracks: CD2: 16), Richard Strauss (tracks: CD1: 13-16), Robert Schumann (tracks: CD2: 13), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (tracks: CD1: 1-5)
Liner Notes
Alan Blyth
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Barcode: 0 7777-61043-2 4
SPARS Code: ADD
Label Code: LC 0110
About Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, George Reeves, Mozart, Schubert, Gluck, R Strauss, Wolf
Soprano Vocalist, born in Jarotschin in the province of Posen in Prussia, German Empire, on 09 December 1915.
She died in her sleep during the night of 23 August 2006 at her home in the village of Schruns, in Vorarlberg, Western Austria, aged 90.
She married on 19 October 1953.
Recital Carnegie Hall 25XI1956 is a must-have for any classical music fan. The album showcases the immense talent of Schwarzkopf and Reeves, while also providing a wonderful introduction to the works of some of the greatest composers of all time. Highly recommended.