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Release Date: 11/14/2000 Label: Testament Catalog #: 1200 Spars Code: ADD Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, Carl Maria von Weber Performer: Birgit Nilsson Conductor: Heinz Wallberg, Leopold Ludwig Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra
Number of Discs: 1 |
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The Swedish soprano, Birgit Nilsson, was one of the finest Wagnerian singers of the 20th century. Nilsson's interpretations of such great Wagner roles as Brünnhilde in 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' and Isolde in 'Tristan und Isolde' are legendary, and set a standard that has never been equaled. However, Nilsson was much more than a Wagner specialist, and this recording showcases her in opera arias by Mozart, Beethoven, Weber and Verdi. Nilsson sings Donna Anna's "Or sai chi l'onore" from Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' with just the right blend of grandly scaled rage and heartfelt tenderness. Beethoven's show-stopping aria, "Abscheulicher, wo eilst du hin?" from 'Fidelio,' receives a heroic performance from Nilsson. Of course, Nilsson was also capable of presenting the more gentle side of an operatic heroine. She sings the melodic "Pace, pace mio dio" from Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino' with a honeyed vocal tone and tremendous emotion. This is an ideal recording to introduce new listeners to Nilsson's glorious voice. The recording also offers an opportunity for those already familiar with her work to hear her perform repertoire with which she was not usually associated. |
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Don Giovanni, K 527: Or sai chi l'onore by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Classical Written: 1787; Prague, Czech Republ |
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Fidelio, Op. 72: Abscheulicher!...Komm, Hoffnung by Ludwig van Beethoven | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Classical Written: 1805/1814; Vienna, Austria |
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Ah, Perfido!, Op. 65 by Ludwig van Beethoven | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Classical Written: 1795-1796; Vienna, Austria |
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Tristan und Isolde: Mild und leise "Liebestod" by Richard Wagner | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Leopold Ludwig Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1859; Germany |
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Un ballo in maschera: Ecco l'orrido campo...Ma dall' arido stelo divulsa by Giuseppe Verdi | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1859; Italy |
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La forza del destino: Pace, pace, mio Dio by Giuseppe Verdi | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1862/1869; Italy |
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Aida: O patria mia by Giuseppe Verdi | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic |
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| Notes: This selection begins with "Qui Radames verrà..." | |||||
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Aida: Ritorna vincitor! by Giuseppe Verdi | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1871; Italy |
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Oberon, J 306: Ozean! du Ungeheuer by Carl Maria von Weber | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1825-1826; Dresden, Germany |
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Der Freischütz, J 277: Wie nahte mir der Schlummer by Carl Maria von Weber | ||||
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Performer:
Birgit Nilsson (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1817-1821; Dresden, Germany |
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| Notes: This selection concludes with "Leise, leise." | |||||
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