Lorraine Hunt - Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Handel Arias
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Free Music Review: A wonderful voice, too soon taken from us
Hit: 5 Stars
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was a wonderfully talented mezzo soprano, who dies far too soon. To begin, I can only quote from another reviewer: "And how sad it is to know that this instrument has passed away two days ago [in 2006]. Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson died two days ago in her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico of breast cancer. It is such a huge loss to the opera world, as she is an artist who is still experiencing the prime of her career. The voice is just so beautiful, the tone so pure, that I lament that we can no longer hear any great roles from this artist. She will be missed." Such circumstances leave one with two separate emotions--sorrow for a passing so early and gratitude for having been able to experience her talent.
On this CD, she is ably supported by Henry Bicket and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Three of Handel's works are represented here, "Theodora," "La Lucrezia," and "Serse."
From "Theodora," "Ah! Whither should we fly or fly from. . .As with rosy steps in the morning." The recitative begins slowly, but Lieberson's rich voice adds a majestic element. She displays a lush voice and sings a smooth line. Estimable!
"La Lucrezia." "O numi eterni! O stelle, stelle!. . .Gia superbo, del mio affanno." Again, what a rich, lush voice. Subtle singing and no annoying vocal affectations. She handles the music well.
From "Serse," "Ombre mai fu." Does my memory play tricks on me, or did Enrico Caruso record this early in the 20th century? This is a warm piece, with a lugubrious undertone. Lieberson's rich mezzo voice injects a powerful element into this aria. What a fitting close to this CD.
Thus, we glimpse the talent of Lieberson and can only lament her too early death.
Free Music Review: Drinking in her voices
Hit: 5 Stars
I agree most of reviewers comments and am appreciated in her performance, I just add my personal comment on it for reference. Althought Hunt was famous of Irene role in Theodora, but in fact, signing the cantata of La Luvrezia is really her the most outstanding in this set, that's why I recommand this album more.
She fully express this canatata lyric, moving sentiment toward me, and catch up my attention on music essence automatically, enjoying its beauty.
I regret that Hunt wouldn't give us her Angel sound.
Free Music Review: Irresistible voice
Hit: 5 Stars
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson is one of 2 singers who are apt to bring tears to my eyes. The other is Kathleen Ferrier. The present recording I find very satisfying on all counts.Free Music Review: A Legendary Singer.
Hit: 5 Stars
I simply don't have the heart to review Mrs. Lieberson's works.
If we call Ms. Bartoli a 'great' singer, then the description of 'legendary' more aptly depicts Mrs. Lieberson.
If ever a truly good artist lived, Mrs. Lieberson is one such.
The only singer that could be recalled singing in such style is Teresa Berganza; but still, they are different.
This is one of my favourite interpretators of Haendel. Having been 'treated' by those coloraturas of arias of Haendel's period by Ms. Bartoli and others, I find the singing of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson a great relief - at last, this is what Haendel would want it to be. And I equally enjoy the singing of soprano arias by Mrs. Lieberson - the timbre is warmer, but still with all the shimmer - so different from the dark mushy tones of other celebrated 'lyrical soprano' around.
Don't want to say more. Mrs. Lieberson's leaving last year is too heavy a news for me.
Free Music Review: Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's Bach: The mind of God revealed!!
Hit: 5 Stars
These deeply felt performances of two of Bach's most moving cantatas show this transcendent singer's combination of emotional honesty and profound musicality, all combined to reveal the very mind of God through divine redemption from suffering. The disc is to be treasured even more in light of the Ms. Lieberson's recent untimely death from cancer. I'm an agnostic, but this music makes me envious of those who can believe. Roy in Pope Valley, California