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| 1. I: Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n |
| 2. II: Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen |
| 3. III: Wenn dein Mütterlein, tritt zur Tür herein |
| 4. IV: Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur augesgangen! |
| 5. V: In diesem Wetter, in diesem Braus |
| 6. I: Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder! |
| 7. II: Ich atmet' einen linden Duft! |
| 8. III: Um Mitternacht |
| 9. IV: Liebst du um Schönheit (orch. Max Puttmann) |
| 10. V: Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen |
| 11. I: Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht |
| 12. II: Ging heut' Morgen übers Feld |
| 13. III: Ich hab' ein glühend Messer |
| 14. IV: Die zwei blauen Augen |
| 15. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (1999 Digital Remaster) |
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CD W/Dame Janet Baker, Sir John Barbirolli
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This collection of songs is a remarkable achievement. During the mid sixties Dame Janet Baker was at the peak of her power and obviously had complete rapport with Sir John Barbirolli. Of the three song cycles presented here, the Kindertotenlieder are perhaps the most outstanding, possibly due to their artistic cohesion. Dame Janet sings with poetry and power and yet at the same time she maintains an almost childlike vulnerability. At all times the orchestral accompaniment supports the singer and textures are beatifully preserved by the conductor. The acoustic is slightly dry, but this maintains the clarity of the scoring. This remains an unmissable contribution from two of Britains finest musicians.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. S. Hugo
Format:Audio CD
I have recently updated all my Mahler symphonies on CD, but I realised that the box set I aquired did not contain either Das Leid von der erde or the song cycles. When I purchased this title I did not expect to be so moved by the singing of Dame Janet Baker whose emotional rendition is outstanding. The orchestrations by Mahler, and the interpretation of Barbirolli are exquisite, but Dame Janet is the star on this CD, her voice is so perfect, I would imagine that this is what angels sound like. This is one of the finest CDs I have ever bought and five stars does not do it justce.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
No other singer is so able to capture and express these songs with such beauty as Janet Baker. Sadly the recording is somewhat harsh in places but with a little adjustment of the playing equipment this can be controlled although not eliminated. Never the less these performances are a must if you want to hear Mahlers songs at their best.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Such beautiful melancholy
I first heard "Un mitternacht" sung by Mara Mireira on a CD of Mahlers first symphony. I couldn't find any rocording of her singing the whole song cycle so settled for Baker's... Read more
Published 13 months ago by jambin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm converted
I have treasured Janet Baker's performance of the Rückert-lieder for many years (coupled with Elgar's Sea Pictures on vinyl) but have up to now resisted buying her other... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Musica Vita
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary
I listened to this CD again after a break of some years, and I'd forgotten the sheer beauty and emotional power of this performance. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by rkm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Janet Baker
This CD is a bargain! Superb Janet Baker with a moving performance. This is truly a recording of the century!
Published on 10 Dec 2010 by C. M. Noble
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great recording of the Ruckert/Mahler songs.
This recording should be in every serious music lover's collection. Both the orchestra under Barbirolli and the wonderful Janet Baker are at the height of their powers.
Published on 8 Dec 2010 by the captain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars for Songs of a Wayfarer
The Songs of a Wayfarer song cycle is a great entry point into Mahler, and also into classical song. The tunes are simple [yet profound] and easy to comprehend. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2004 by Gontroppo
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