Brahms: Lieder.BRAHMS Lieder Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau The German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (born May 28, 1925) is regarded by many as the finest Lieder singer of his generation. He is greatly admired for his interpretations, the tonal qualities and shadings of color in his voice, and his exceptional rhythmic sense. , baritone baritone or barytone (both: băr`ĭtōn), male voice, in a lighter and higher range than a bass but lower than a tenor. Brilliant Classics 92891 (6 CDs) FAURE Melodies Elly Ameling Elisabeth Sara (Elly) Ameling (born February 8, 1933 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch soprano. She studied with Bodi Rapp and Pierre Bernac. Her career started when she won the first prize during the Vocal Concours in 's-Hertogenbosch in Holland (1956) and the , soprano soprano [Ital.,=above], female voice of highest pitch. The three basic types of solo soprano are coloratura, lyric, and dramatic. The coloratura has a great range and impressive vocal agility; the lyric soprano has a light, pretty voice; and the dramatic soprano has , Gerard Souzay, baritone Brilliant Classics 92792 (4 CDs) Brilliant Classics, which is based in the Netherlands, has been around for about a decade. Each year the company releases nearly 100 titles, including a wealth of material licensed from major labels and released at bargain prices. In fact, you can find many incredible bargains in the extensive catalogue (available online at www.brilliantclassics.com), including these two recent releases licensed from EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. . The first set is Brahms' complete Lieder for male voice recorded by EMI between 1964 and 1974 and featuring the distinguished German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. The second is the complete songs of Gabriel Faure recorded by EMI in Paris between 1970 and 1974 and featuring two of the greatest exponents of French melodie, Dutch soprano Elly Ameling and French baritone Gerard Souzay. These sets will retail for between $4.99 and $5.99 per CD in most shops, and are a "must" for fans both of art song and of great singing. No English translations provided. |
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