Description
Great Performers of the Twentieth Century – BBC Legends Collection - Audio CD
Product Information
- UPC: 684911414820
- Catalog Number: BBCL 4148-2
- Label: BBC Music / BBC Legends
- Format: Audio CD
- Audio Quality: 20-bit digitally re-mastered, Stereo, ADD
- Duration: Approximately 79 minutes
- Recording Locations: Queen's Hall, Edinburgh Festival
- Recording Dates: August 30, 1983 (Tracks 1-16); August 13, 1980 (Tracks 17-29)
Overview
"Great Performers of the Twentieth Century" is a masterful compilation released by BBC Legends, showcasing the timeless artistry of classical vocal and piano performances featuring renowned works from iconic composers such as Franz Schubert, Antonín Dvořák, Gustav Mahler, Arnold Schoenberg, Johannes Brahms, and Richard Strauss. The album features the celebrated soprano Lucia Popp with accompaniment by distinguished pianists Geoffrey Parsons and Irwin Gage.
Digitally remastered in 20-bit quality, this CD offers a rich listening experience of classical Lieder and songs that span various emotional and stylistic landscapes, highlighting the evolution of classical song throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: Standard Audio CD
- Sound: 20-bit digitally re-mastered for superior clarity
- Performers: Lucia Popp (Soprano), Geoffrey Parsons (Piano, Tracks 1-16), Irwin Gage (Piano, Tracks 17-29)
- Genre: Classical Lieder / Vocal Recital
- Languages: German, Czech, French
- Recording Venue: Queen's Hall, Edinburgh Festival
- Stereo / ADD Recording: High-fidelity sound with analog to digital transfer
Interesting Facts
- Distinguished Performers: Lucia Popp was one of the most admired sopranos of the 20th century, celebrated for her luminous tone and expressive interpretations, particularly in German and Czech repertoire.
- Rare Piano Collaborations: The album features the rare collaboration of two acclaimed accompanists, Geoffrey Parsons and Irwin Gage, each bringing distinctive styles to the piano accompaniments.
- Comprehensive Repertoire: This collection covers a wide range of composers representing the transition from Romanticism to early modernism, providing listeners with a sonic journey through the development of the classical song tradition.
- BBC Legends Series: Part of the prestigious BBC Legends series, the album was produced with meticulous attention to sound restoration, preserving the integrity of original performances with enhanced digital clarity.
Track Listing (Selected Highlights)
- Franz Schubert – "An mein Herz" (3:11)
- Antonín Dvořák – "V národním tónu, Op.73" (11:00)
- Gustav Mahler – "Der Einsame" (4:19)
- Arnold Schoenberg – Excerpts from "Lieder und Gesänge" (9:38)
- Johannes Brahms – "Es steht ein Lind" (2:57)
- Richard Strauss – "We kumm ich dann de Pooz erenn?" (1:52)
(Total playing time: 79:08 minutes)
Publishers
BBC Music and BBC Legends, under license to International Management Group (UK) Limited. All rights reserved. Catalog and publishing details are carefully maintained to ensure authenticity and collector value.
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