Description
Edith Thallaug / Mezzosopran / LP Vinyl
Product Details:
- Label: Caprice Records – CAP 1107
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
- Country: Sweden
- Released: 1975
- Genre: Classical
Overview
Edith Thallaug, Mezzosopran is a stunning showcase of the Norwegian mezzo-soprano Edith Thallaug's talent, blending powerful operatic arias with intimate art songs. Released in 1975, this LP features both large orchestral works and piano-accompanied pieces, highlighting Thallaug's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth. The album spans a variety of composers, from Tchaikovsky and Verdi to Poulenc and Alnæs, offering listeners a rich exploration of classical and contemporary repertoire.
Accompanied by Kungl. Hovkapellet under the baton of Carlo F. Cillario for the operatic selections and pianist Jan Eyron for the art songs, this album balances dramatic grandeur with lyrical sensitivity. Thallaug's interpretations bring life to each piece, making this collection a treasure for classical music enthusiasts.
Track Listing
Side A
- Jeannes Avsked (Joan's Farewell) (The Maid of Orleans, Act I): Oui, Dieu Le Veut – Peter Tchaikovsky – 6:43
- Salud's Aria (La Vida Breve, Act I): Vivan Los Que Rien – Manuel De Falla – 5:12
- Eboli's Aria (Don Carlos): O Don Fatale – Giuseppe Verdi – 4:08
- Rosina's Cavatina (Il Barbiere Di Siviglia, Act I): Una Voce Poco Fa – Gioachino Rossini – 5:20
Side B
- Ved Syrintid – Eyvind Alnæs | Lyrics: Herman Wildenvey – 2:50
- Pinselilje – Eyvind Alnæs | Lyrics: Herman Wildenvey
- De Hundrede Violiner – Eyvind Alnæs | Lyrics: Arnulf Øverland
- Vaarlaengsler – Eyvind Alnæs | Lyrics: Nils Collett Vogt
- Sanglots (From Banalités) – Francis Poulenc | Lyrics: Guillaume Apollinaire – 4:28
- Hôtel (From Banalités) – Francis Poulenc | Lyrics: Guillaume Apollinaire – 1:50
- La Reine De Coeur (From La Courte Paille) – Francis Poulenc | Lyrics: Maurice Carème – 2:53
- C. (From Deux Poèmes) – Francis Poulenc | Lyrics: Louis Aragon – 2:53
- Fêtes Galantes (From Deux Poèmes) – Francis Poulenc | Lyrics: Louis Aragon – 0:54
Key Credits
- Conductor: Carlo F. Cillario (A1 to A4)
- Piano: Jan Eyron (B1 to B9)
- Orchestra: Kungl. Hovkapellet (A1 to A4)
- Producer: Håkan Elmquist
- Engineer: Olle Bolander
- Graphic Design: Ingi Kirsebom
- Liner Notes: Hans Åstrand, Per-Anders Hellqvist
- Editor: Kay Isacson
Box #150
