- Orchestra: Vienna Volksoper Orchestra
- Conductor: Rudolf Bibl
- Composer: Johann II Strauss
- Audio CD (1 Nov 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Warner
- ASIN: B00002DGXH
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 327,119 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Wiener Blut |
| 2. Wo Die Zitronen Bluhm Op.364 |
| 3. Die Tanzerin Fanny Elbler: Drauben in Sievering |
| 4. Overture To die Fledermaus |
| 5. Die Fledermaus: Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande |
| 6. Eine Nacht In Venedig: Frutti di Mare... Seht, oh seht |
| 7. Pesther Csardas Op. 23 |
| 8. Fruhlingsstimmen Op. 410 |
| 9. Pizzicato-Polka |
| 10. Wienerwald Lerchen |
| 11. Annen-Polka Op. 117: Schwipslied 'Mir ist auf einmal so eigen zumute' |
| 12. Im Krapfenwaldl (Polka Francaise) Op. 336 |
| 13. Liebeslieder Walzer Op. 114: Einmal nur im Leben |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
If you are susceptible to the insouciant and voluptuous charms of the Viennese waltz, this is the disc to have. Unlike previous reviewers, I do not mind the fact that the programme is a mix of vocal and orchestral numbers when both are performed this well: despite my pleasure in Sumi Jo's honeyed tones, I am equally taken by the manner in which the Volksoper orchestra plays the Overture from "Die Fledermaus" - sheer delight; all Schlag, no Schmaltz, just Schwung!
I wonder if there has been a more sheerly, intrinsically beautiful lyric soprano in modern times than Sumi Jo; in my recollection, only Kathleen Battle could rival her in this repertoire. It is simply a gorgeously even, rounded, golden-toned instrument without a hint of strain in the stratosphere. Her German is idiomatic, her vibrato a mere flicker, her trill flawless, her pianissimo breath-taking and her control and agility things of wonder.
A disc which deserves to be better known and is perhaps neglected as "easy-listening" when in fact it's nothing less than life-enhancing.
I wonder if there has been a more sheerly, intrinsically beautiful lyric soprano in modern times than Sumi Jo; in my recollection, only Kathleen Battle could rival her in this repertoire. It is simply a gorgeously even, rounded, golden-toned instrument without a hint of strain in the stratosphere. Her German is idiomatic, her vibrato a mere flicker, her trill flawless, her pianissimo breath-taking and her control and agility things of wonder.
A disc which deserves to be better known and is perhaps neglected as "easy-listening" when in fact it's nothing less than life-enhancing.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Sumi is great, ...by why so many instrumental pieces?
26 Jun 2000
Sumi Jo gives an absolutely fabulous performance on this CD. The CD overall is odd because singers now-a-days don't release solo recordings of just Johann Strauss' vocal music. They might include a few selected songs, but not a whole album like here. I guess this makes the CD all the more desireable. The "Weiner Blut" is particularly good. I can't say that I've heard any vocal renditions of this song...so I was thrilled and surprised to hear Sumi sing it. She adds character to the piece "Mir ist auf einmal so eigen zumute", she provides a very effective interpretation.
The only catch to this CD is that there are a few instrumental pieces thrown in (four or five I believe). The instrumental pieces are good, but when you buy a CD entitled "Sumi Jo: A tribute to Johann Strauss" you expect to hear just Sumi Jo, so that disappointed me a bit, but Sumi is still great. If you totally hate instrumental works..you'd better not buy this CD, but if you can stand them I would definitely recommend the CD, besides Johann Strauss' music is so uplifting, its really a pleasure to listen to.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant Singing!
4 Jan 2002
Sumi Jo displays again her remarkable voice on this album dedicated to Johann Strauss. These arias and vocal arrangements are ideal for Jo's voice, giving her the opportunity to display her technical mastery in singing scales, stacatto and brilliant high notes. Of the vocal selections, there are two who are particularily stunning: "Spiel'ich die Unschuld vom Lande" from DIE FLEDERMAUS (with great vocal acting, pinpoint stacatto singing and two dazzling high Ds)and "Fruhlingsstimmen Op. 410" (with effortless vocal display and charm). The reason I give four stars is because of the excessive number of orchestral selections. Yes, the Wiener Volksoper Orchestra conducted by Rudolf Bibl is in excellent form, but the CD is mostly advertized as a vocal recital. Instead of having the FLEDERMAUS overture, it would have been great to have Sumi Jo singing instead the other soprano arias from the same work, Adele's "Mein Herr Marquis" and Roslinda's Czardas. Nonetheless, this is still a brilliant CD of Johann Strauss at its most sparkling.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A recording to make the heart sing
13 April 2012
If you are susceptible to the insouciant and voluptuous charms of the Viennese waltz, this is the disc to have. Unlike previous reviewers, I do not mind the fact that the programme is a mix of vocal and orchestral numbers when both are performed this well: despite my pleasure in Sumi Jo's honeyed tones, I am equally taken by the manner in which the Volksoper orchestra plays the Overture from "Die Fledermaus" - sheer delight; all Schlag, no Schmaltz, just Schwung!
I wonder if there has been a more sheerly, intrinsically beautiful lyric soprano in modern times than Sumi Jo; in my recollection, only Kathleen Battle could rival her in this repertoire. It is simply a gorgeously even, rounded, golden-toned instrument without a hint of strain in the stratosphere. Her German is idiomatic, her vibrato a mere flicker, her trill flawless, her pianissimo breath-taking and her control and agility things of wonder.
A disc which deserves to be better known and is perhaps neglected as "easy-listening" when in fact it's nothing less than life-enhancing.
I wonder if there has been a more sheerly, intrinsically beautiful lyric soprano in modern times than Sumi Jo; in my recollection, only Kathleen Battle could rival her in this repertoire. It is simply a gorgeously even, rounded, golden-toned instrument without a hint of strain in the stratosphere. Her German is idiomatic, her vibrato a mere flicker, her trill flawless, her pianissimo breath-taking and her control and agility things of wonder.
A disc which deserves to be better known and is perhaps neglected as "easy-listening" when in fact it's nothing less than life-enhancing.
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