Thomas Hampson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt: Arias - Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert - Concentus Musicus Wien / Warner Classics Audio CD 2005 / 2564 62257-2

UPC 825646225729

Product Details:

• Label: Warner Classics
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview:

This album presents a remarkable collaboration between celebrated baritone Thomas Hampson, the renowned ensemble Concentus Musicus Wien, and legendary conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt. A collection of arias by some of the most revered composers of the Classical and Romantic periods—Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert—Arias is a showcase of expressive vocal artistry and sophisticated orchestral accompaniment.

Hampson’s rich, warm baritone voice is the perfect vehicle for these operatic masterpieces, with performances that span a wide range of emotional and dramatic expressions. From the contemplative Rivolgete A Lui Lo Sguardo (Mozart) to the powerful Ich Mochte Wohl Der Kaiser Sein! (Beethoven), this album explores various facets of opera, from the comedic to the tragic. With Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s expert direction of Concentus Musicus Wien, the music exudes both elegance and intensity, capturing the essence of each composer’s operatic style.

Track Listing:

1. Rivolgete A Lui Lo Sguardo (Haydn)
2. Un Bacio Di Mano (Mozart)
3. Ich Mochte Wohl Der Kaiser Sein! (Beethoven)
4. Prufung Des Kussens (Mozart)
5. Mit Madeln Sich Vertragen (Mozart)
6. Dice Benissimo (Mozart)
7. Un Cor Si Tenero (Mozart)
8. Vedro Mentr'io Sospiro (Mozart, Le Nozze Di Figaro)
9. Sei Mir Gegrüßt (Schubert, Alfonso Und Estrella)
10. Der Jäger Ruhte Hingegossen (Schubert, Alfonso Und Estrella)
11. Mentre Ti Lascio (Beethoven)
12. Io Ti Lascio, Oh Cara (Beethoven)

Key Credits:

• Baritone: Thomas Hampson
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien