Jessye Norman Essentials
Playlist - 56 Songs
The soprano, born in Georgia but renowned worldwide, had one of the most immediately recognizable voices of the recorded era: rich, full, expressive, and powerful. A wonderful recitalist, Norman was even more at home in opera in the studio (where her range of repertoire was extensive) than on stage—Richard Strauss' Salome and Bizet's Carmen are fine examples. A sensitive Mozartian who could finesse her voice for the Figaro Countess and Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), she was a superb Wagnerian (Kundry in Parsifal and Sieglinde are highlights) and her Strauss, particularly the Four Last Songs, is especially prized.
Jessye Norman Essentials
Jessye Norman Essentials
The soprano, born in Georgia but renowned worldwide, had one of the most immediately recognizable voices of the recorded era: rich, full, expressive, and powerful. A wonderful recitalist, Norman was even more at home in opera in the studio (where her range of repertoire was extensive) than on stage—Richard Strauss' Salome and Bizet's Carmen are fine examples. A sensitive Mozartian who could finesse her voice for the Figaro Countess and Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), she was a superb Wagnerian (Kundry in Parsifal and Sieglinde are highlights) and her Strauss, particularly the Four Last Songs, is especially prized.
Gurre-lieder: Lied der Waldtaube (Version for Chamber Orchestra)Ensemble Intercontemporain, Alain Marion, Alain Planès, Didier Pateau, Guy Arnaud, Gérard Caussé, Gérard Perreau, Jacky Magnardi, Jacques Ghestem, Jessye Norman, John Wetherhill, Marc Marder, Michel Arrignon, Pierre Boulez, Pierre Strauch, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Robert Tassin & Sylvie Gazeau
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Jessye Norman Essentials features Jessye Norman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Armin Jordan and more