Measha Brueggergosman – Surprise / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2007 / 477 6589

UPC 028947765899

Product Details:

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Format: CD, Stereo
• Country: Germany
• Released: 2007
• Genre: Pop, Classical, Stage & Screen
• Style: Vocal, Chanson, Modern

Overview:

Measha Brueggergosman’s Surprise is a dynamic and genre-defying album that blends the worlds of classical, pop, and cabaret. With her stunning soprano voice, Brueggergosman brings a unique energy to each track, navigating through a diverse mix of composers and styles. The album features three distinct sections, with the renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Robertson.

The first section showcases William Bolcom’s playful Cabaret Songs, where the artist delivers witty and charming interpretations of songs like "Surprise!" and "Toothbrush Time." The second part of the album features Arnold Schoenberg’s Brettl-Lieder, with its modern, expressive style that moves from darkly humorous to poignant. The final section of the album presents Erik Satie’s Cabaret Songs, infused with a whimsical and witty spirit, including the classic "Je Te Veux."

Measha Brueggergosman’s voice, combined with the vibrant orchestral arrangements, brings fresh life to this eclectic collection, making Surprise a thrilling and unexpected musical journey.

Track Listing:

William Bolcom (b. 1938): Cabaret Songs

1. Surprise! – 0:42
2. The Actor – 1:31
3. Song Of Black Max – 3:20
4. Amor – 3:08
5. Toothbrush Time – 3:19
6. The Total Stranger In The Garden – 1:54
7. George – 3:31

Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951): Brettl-Lieder (Cabaret Songs)

1. Gigerlette (Otto Julius Bierbaum) – 1:48
2. Jedem Das Seine (Colly) – 4:39
3. Mahnung (Gustav Hochstetter) – 4:37
4. Galathea (Frank Wedekind) – 3:09
5. Der Nachtwandler (Gustav Falke) – 3:34
6. Einfaltiges Lied (Hugo Salus) – 2:16
7. Der Genugsame Liebhaber (Hugo Salus) – 2:19
8. Arie Aus Dem Spiegel von Arkadien (Emanuel Schikaneder) – 3:10

Erik Satie (1866-1925): Cabaret Songs

1. La Diva De l'Empire (Dominique Bonnaud & Numa Bles) – 2:40
2. Tendrement (Vincent Hyspa) – 4:13
3. L'Omnibus Automobile (Vincent Hyspa) – 2:52
4. Dapheneo (Mimi Godebska) – 1:27
5. Je Te Veux (Henry Pacory) – 6:14

Key Credits:

• Composed By: William Bolcom, Arnold Schoenberg, Erik Satie
• Soprano Vocals: Measha Brueggergosman
• Conductor: David Robertson
• Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra
• Piano: William Bolcom
• Orchestrated By: Patrick Davin, Robert Caby, William Bolcom
• Booklet Editor: Katharina Jakob
• Liner Notes: Edward Seckerson
• Design: Karen Friedrichs-Jöhnk
• Engineer: Neil Pemberton
• Executive Producer: Ute Fesquet, Valérie Gross