Schubert Lieder
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Performer: Karl LeisterComposer: Franz Schubert
Performer: James Levine
Performer: Kathleen Battle
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Polygram Records
Soundtracks:
- 6. Ariette de Claudine
- Lied der Delphine
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Free Music Review: A Freshness Of Approach Makes This Delightful To Hear!
Hit: 5 Stars
Kathleen Battle's overall fleetness and light-hearted approach results in singing that is refreshing and exciting. She reminds me of the great Dutch Lieder specialist Elly Ameling in the earlier part of her career.
Battle sings with a characterised lack of weightiness and the innate clarity she projects every note with has an angelic quality. We often hear performances of "Standchen", that are generally well done, but Battle brings on a most unique approach that is amazingly special. You cannot miss how beautifully and lyrically she shapes the delicate phrases, and keeps the underlying rhythmic character going so that it sounds integral to the motion. The comprehension between Battle and Levine is so solidly established that every Lied is conveyed with thoughtful, vivid and finely detailed projections of the text. The one performance that I feel touches the soul is "Nacht und Traume". Battle and Levine convey such immense balance, tonal warmth, and clarity that does such poetic justice to its heart-tugging mood. The entire recording culminates with the performance of "Der Hirt auf dem Felsen", highlighting both incisive and refined musicianship in every department. Battle, Levine and Leister provide a finale that is enthusiastically appreciative of the score, virtually as exciting and at times even more atmospheric, generating a level of combined drama that helped intensify the mood. The entire recording is filled with such personality allied to excellent taste!
Author: Raymond Vacchino M.Mus. A.Mus. L.R.S.M. Licentiate (honorary)
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