Notes and Editorial Reviews
Bryn Terfel long ago established himself as the premier operatic bass-baritone of his generation. But what sets him apart from other celebrated singers is his deep appreciation of diverse musical genres and his willingness to explore them. Over the course of his distinguished career, he's achieved remarkable success in a variety of disparate styles with recordings devoted exclusively to operatic arias, lieder, art songs, folk music, and show tunes, all marked with the unmistakable stamp of his singular musicianship.
BRYN finds the singer applying his rich voice to a selection of favorites, crowd-pleasing works that range across the musical spectrum. Showpiece arias by Bizet sit alongside traditional songs such as "Danny Boy" and
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"Shenandoah," as well as spirituals, romantic ballads, songs from films, and classical works. The album features contributions by guest artists such as superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli (in Bizet's 'Pearl Fishers' duet) and Norwegian soprano Sissel (in Schubert's "Ave Maria"). Terfel closes the satisfying program with a relaxed rendition of the Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer tune "Lazy Bones," accompanied by the jazzy fretwork of guitarist Martin Taylor. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Carmen: Votre toast je peu vous le rendre "Toreador Song" by Georges Bizet
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1873-1874; France
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 48 Secs.
Language: French
Notes: Composition written: France (1873 - 1874).
2.
Shenandoah by Traditional
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone),
Neil Martin (Bagpipe)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Written: USA
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 21 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
3.
Les pêcheurs de perles: Au fond du temple saint by Georges Bizet
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone),
Andrea Bocelli (Tenor)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1863; France
Date of Recording: 05/2003
Venue: Phoenix Sound, Wembley, England
Length: 5 Minutes 53 Secs.
Language: French
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
4.
The Lord is my shepherd by Howard Goodall
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Voices
Period: 20th Century
Written: England
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 54 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
5.
Danny Boy "Londonderry Air" by Traditional
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Written: Ireland
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 33 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
6.
Lady and the Tramp: Bella Notte by Sonny Burke
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1955
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 58 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
7.
Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World": 2nd movement, Largo by Antonín Dvorák
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; USA
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 39 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: This arrangement is titled "Goin' Home."
Arranger: Chris Hazell.
8.
Swing low, sweet chariot by Traditional
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Voices
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 4 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
9.
Clari: Home, Sweet Home by Henry Bishop
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1823; England
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 26 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
10.
Ellens Gesang III, D 839/Op. 52 no 6 "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone),
Sissel (Soprano)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Voices
Period: Romantic
Written: 1825; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 25 Secs.
Language: Latin
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
11.
Titanic: My heart will go on by James Horner
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone),
Neil Martin (Bagpipe)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1997
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 34 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
12.
Old American Songs, Set 2: At the River by Aaron Copland
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 24 Secs.
Language: English
13.
Songs (6), Op. 6: no 6, None but the lonely heart by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1869; Russia
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 57 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
14.
If I Can Help Somebody by Alma Bazel Andrazzo
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1945
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 18 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
15.
Songs (5), Op. 49: no 4, Wiegenlied by Johannes Brahms
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; Austria
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 0 Secs.
Language: German
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
16.
Abide with me by William Henry Monk
Performer:
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Voices
Period: Romantic
Written: 1861; England
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 20 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
17.
Lazy Bones by Hoagy Carmichael
Performer:
Martin Taylor (Guitar),
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1933; USA
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 47 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
18.
Watching the Wheat by Traditional
Performer:
Catrin Finch (Harp),
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Written: Wales, UK
Date of Recording: 03/2003
Venue: Lyndhurst Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 21 Secs.
Language: Welsh
Notes: Arranger: Chris Hazell.
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