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| Kathleen Battle initially made her considerable reputation on the operatic stage, but quickly went on to become a premier recitalist and a vibrant interpreter of a wide variety of musical styles. CLASSIC KATHLEEN BATTLE - A PORTRAIT is an overview of the dynamic soprano's career that emphasizes her remarkable versatility. Her extraordinary technical control is shown to great effect in works by Handel and Bach, and her crystal clear readings of Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" and "Alleluja" leave no doubt as to why she's considered one of the leading exponents of his work. She moves with confidence and grace through traditional folksongs from Brazil, Chile, and Catalonia and exhibits pure vocal beauty in selections by Fauré, Dvorák, and Mahler. The disc boasts an impressive roster of guest stars and also offers several fine new recordings: a delicately rendered "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi,' moving a cappella versions of the spirituals "Fix Me Jesus" and "Angels Watching Over Me," and a sensuous account of Duke Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss" that features the marvelous piano accompaniment of Kenny Barron. What ultimately binds this varied collection is Battle's radiant voice and consummate artistry. | |||||
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Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro by Giacomo Puccini |
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Performer:
Ken Noda (Piano),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1918; Italy |
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Length: 2 Minutes 31 Secs. Language: Italian |
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Samson, HWV 57: Let the bright Seraphim by George Frideric Handel |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano),
Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet)
Conductor: John Nelson Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's Period: Baroque Written: by 1743; London, England |
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Length: 5 Minutes 34 Secs. Language: English |
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Dormi Jesus by Traditional |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano),
Christopher Parkening (Guitar)
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Length: 2 Minutes 20 Secs. Language: Latin |
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| Notes: Arranged: Jacqueline B. Hairston | |||||
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Canción de cuna by Traditional |
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Performer:
Romero Lubambo (Guitar),
Grover Washington Jr. (Soprano Saxophone),
Ira Coleman (Double Bass),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano), Cyro Baptista (Percussion) |
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Length: 2 Minutes 46 Secs. Language: Spanish |
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| 5. |
Mythodea: 9th movement by Vangelis |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano),
Vangelis (Electric Keyboard),
Jessye Norman (Soprano)
Conductor: Blake Neely Orchestra/Ensemble: London Metropolitan Orchestra, Greece National Opera Choir Period: 20th Century Written: 2001 |
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Length: 5 Minutes 6 Secs. |
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Vesperae solennes de confessore, K 339: Laudate Dominum by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: Robert Sadin Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra, Chorus Period: Classical Written: 1780; Salzburg, Austria |
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Length: 3 Minutes 18 Secs. Language: Latin |
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Messiah, HWV 56: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion by George Frideric Handel |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: Robert Sadin Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra Period: Baroque Written: 1742; London, England |
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Length: 4 Minutes 20 Secs. Language: English |
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Fix me, Jesus by Traditional |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
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Length: 3 Minutes 12 Secs. Language: English |
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Requiem, Op. 48: Pie Jesu by Gabriel Fauré |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: Robert Sadin Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1888 rev 1893; France |
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Length: 3 Minutes 15 Secs. Language: Latin |
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| 10. |
El noy de la mare by Traditional |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano),
Christopher Parkening (Guitar)
Period: Romantic |
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Length: 2 Minutes 40 Secs. |
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| Notes: This selection is sung in Catalan. | |||||
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El desembre congelat by Traditional |
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Performer:
Christopher Parkening (Guitar),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Written: Spain |
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Length: 1 Minutes 37 Secs. |
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| Notes: This selection is sung in Catalan. | |||||
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Prelude to a Kiss by Edward "Duke" Ellington |
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Performer:
Kenny Barron (Piano),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1938; USA |
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Length: 5 Minutes 13 Secs. Language: English |
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Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: Eternal source of light by George Frideric Handel |
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Performer:
Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: John Nelson Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's Period: Baroque Written: 1713; London, England |
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Length: 2 Minutes 57 Secs. Language: English |
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Exsultate jubilate, K 165 (158a): Alleluia by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: André Previn Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's Period: Classical Written: 1773; Milan, Italy |
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Length: 2 Minutes 42 Secs. Language: Latin |
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Angels watching over me by Traditional |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Written: USA |
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Length: 1 Minutes 16 Secs. Language: English |
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| 16. |
Symphony no 4 in G major: 4th movement, Das himmlische Leben by Gustav Mahler |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: Lorin Maazel Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Length: 10 Minutes 49 Secs. Language: German |
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Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: no 1, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen by Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Performer:
Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet),
Kathleen Battle (Soprano)
Conductor: John Nelson Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's Period: Baroque Written: 1730; Leipzig, Germany |
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Length: 4 Minutes 37 Secs. Language: German |
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Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World": 2nd movement, Largo by Antonín Dvorák |
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Performer:
Kathleen Battle (Soprano),
Christian McBride (Double Bass),
Marlon Graves (Guitar),
James Carter (Bass Clarinet), Cyrus Chestnut (Piano) Period: Romantic Written: 1893; USA |
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Length: 4 Minutes 15 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: This arrangement is titled "Going Home." | |||||
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