Description
Kathleen Ferrier - Arias from Bach: St. Matthew Passion, Mendelssohn: Elijah and Gluck: What Is Life?, Handel: Art Thou Troubled?, Handel: Ombra Mai Fu / Record 4 / Ace Of Clubs LP Mono 1968
ACL 308
Overview
The LP "Kathleen Ferrier - Arias" showcases the exceptional talent of contralto Kathleen Ferrier, performing selected arias from renowned composers such as Bach, Mendelssohn, Gluck, and Handel. This album, released in 1968 by Ace Of Clubs, is a tribute to Ferrier's illustrious career and her unparalleled contributions to classical music. The album features Ferrier's powerful renditions under the baton of distinguished conductors like Dr. Reginald Jacques, Sir Malcolm Sargent, and Boyd Neel, accompanied by prestigious orchestras including The Jacques Orchestra, The Bach Choir, and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Product Details:
- Title: Kathleen Ferrier - Arias from Bach: St. Matthew Passion, Mendelssohn: Elijah and Gluck: What Is Life?, Handel: Art Thou Troubled?, Handel: Ombra Mai Fu
- Label: Ace Of Clubs – ACL 308
- Series: Kathleen Ferrier – Record 4
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
- Country: UK
- Released: 1968
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Classical
Tracklist:
Side A: St. Matthew Passion (Composed by J.S. Bach)
- My Master And My Lord
Conductor – Dr. Reginald Jacques
Orchestra – The Jacques Orchestra - Ah! Now My Saviour Gone
Choir – The Bach Choir - Have Mercy Lord On Me
- O Gracious God
Side B:
- Ah Golgotha! See The Saviour's Outstretched Hands
Choir – The Bach Choir - Rodelinda: Art Thou Troubled? (Composed by Handel)
Conductor – Sir Malcolm Sargent
Orchestra – London Symphony Orchestra - Serse: Ombra Mai Fu (Composed by Handel)
Conductor – Sir Malcolm Sargent
Orchestra – London Symphony Orchestra - Orfeo Ed Eurydice: What Is Life? (Composed by Gluck)
Conductor – Sir Malcolm Sargent
Orchestra – London Symphony Orchestra - Elijah: Woe Unto Them (Composed by Mendelssohn)
Conductor – Boyd Neel
Orchestra – The Boyd Neel Orchestra - Elijah: O Rest In The Lord (Composed by Mendelssohn)
Conductor – Boyd Neel
Orchestra – The Boyd Neel Orchestra
Key Features:
- Vocal Performance: Showcases Kathleen Ferrier's contralto voice, revered for its depth and emotional resonance.
- Conductor Collaborations: Features performances conducted by Dr. Reginald Jacques, Sir Malcolm Sargent, and Boyd Neel.
- Orchestral Accompaniment: Includes accompaniment by esteemed orchestras such as The Jacques Orchestra, The Bach Choir, and the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Classical Repertoire: Covers a range of arias from iconic works, highlighting Ferrier's versatility in interpreting Baroque and Classical repertoire.
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