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CD Andreas Scholl/Ensemble 415/Chiara Banchini
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I was initially attracted to this CD by the Stabat Mater, and although Andreas Scholl did not disappoint the high expectation I had of his performance, it was to the Cantate that I kept returning. "Ah! Ch'infelice sempre" is a masterpiece combining a hypnotic rythm with a sublime melody, creating ,in the expert hands of Scholl, an serene atmosphere of almost amused dejection. The ease and beauty of Scholl's voice is unquestionable, but his interpretation of the score and the text put him in a class of his own.Then we are treated to the elegant lines of the Largo "Sileant Zephyri" before we have even arrived at the Stabat Mater, for which Scholl's unparallelled tone is perfect. The moving "Eja Mater" is a particular highlight. Glorious music and a master performer with sensitive accompaniement from Ensemble 415 make this disc a particular favorite.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Blaumeise
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
All the recordings of Andreas Scholl I have bought have been exquisite, and this is certainly no exception. His singing is simply stunning, due to the beauty of his voice, the technical mastery of his performances, and the heartfelt soulfulness that he expresses. The instrumental element of this CD is also wonderful, with rich, sonorous, soaring strings, and the overall effect is unforgettable. I particularly enjoy the Cantate "Cessate, omai cessate". An incredibly worthwhile purchase and highly recommendable. 5+ stars!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I picked this cd up for about a fiver several years ago for the Stabat Mater which, as another reviewer rightly says, does not disappoint. But the 'filler' pieces are simply sensational. Ensemble 415's attack and articulation provide excellent and exciting partnership to Scholl's (here) wonderful singing. Cessate omai cessate, with its captivating raindrop figure is especially memorable. If I had to pick one cd out of my thousand-odd to rescue from a fire, it might very well be this one.
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