Kathleen Ferrier Sings Kindertotenlieder (Mahler) & Songs and Duets with Isobel Baillie / LP

HLM 7002

Product Details

• Catalog Number: HLM 7002 (1E047-01268M)
• Format: Vinyl (LP)
• Label: EMI, Angel
• Playable on Stereo & Mono Equipment
• Country: United Kingdom

Overview

This album features the legendary British contralto, Kathleen Ferrier, in a stunning collection of Mahler's Kindertotenlieder (Songs on the Death of Children), alongside a selection of English-language works by Purcell, Handel, Green, and Mendelssohn. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bruno Walter, accompanies Ferrier in a moving interpretation of Mahler's deeply poignant songs, recorded in October 1949. Side two includes a diverse range of Baroque and Romantic songs, performed with soprano Isobel Baillie and pianist Gerald Moore.

Kathleen Ferrier, known for her unique voice and emotional depth, performs with an extraordinary sensitivity in this recording, showcasing her unparalleled artistry in both orchestral and recital settings. A companion leaflet containing the English translations of the Kindertotenlieder texts is included.

Track Listing:

Side One: Mahler - Kindertotenlieder (Rückert)

1. Nun will die Sorin
2. Nun seh' ich wohl
3. Wenn dein Mütterlein
4. Oft denk ich
5. In diesem Wetter

Performed by Kathleen Ferrier (Contralto), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bruno Walter
Recorded: 4th October 1949

Side Two: Songs and Duets
Purcell

1. Sound the Trumpet (Come ye Sons of Art)
2. Let us Wander (The Indian Queen)
3. Shepherd, Leave Decoying (King Arthur)

Handel

1. Spring is Coming (from 'Ottone', arr. A. Somervell)
2. Come to Me, Soothing Sleep

Green

1. O Praise the Lord
2. I Will Lay Me Down in Peace

Mendelssohn

1. I Would That My Love, Op. 63 No. 1
2. Greeting, Op. 63 No. 3

All sung in English, with Isobel Baillie (Soprano), Gerald Moore (Piano)
Recorded: Various dates (1944-1945)

Key Credits:

• Artist: Kathleen Ferrier (Contralto)
• Guest Artist: Isobel Baillie (Soprano)
• Pianist: Gerald Moore
• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Bruno Walter
• Producer: Unknown
• Recording Label: EMI, Angel
• Artwork: Unknown

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