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BARBER GRAHAM BREWER ROGERS SLATKIN - VANESSA (HYBRID) SACD

BARBER GRAHAM BREWER ROGERS SLATKIN - VANESSA (HYBRID) SACD

GBP 53.23

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Artist:

BARBER / GRAHAM / BREWER / ROGERS / SLATKIN

Title:

VANESSA (HYBR)

Genre:

CLASSICAL / OPERA / OPERETTA / ORATORIO

SKU:

095115503225

Estimated Local Delivery:

4 - 8 Business Days

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SKU/Barcode: 095115503225

Barber fans will welcome this new recording of Vanessa, which joins an aging original-cast production from the 1950s, and a budget version on Naxos, as only the third recording made to date. It is an excellent performance that rivals the RCA original for artistic quality (and far surpasses it in clarity and richness of sound), and could easily be considered a first choice for those looking to acquaint themselves with Barber's unique approach to grand opera in English. Leonard Slatkin strikes an effective balance between expansiveness and naturalism that emphasizes Barber's lyrical conception without overly distorting the language, which is no mean feat. For the most part, the text is comprehensible without relying on the printed text. The cast is terrific, Christine Brewer (as Vanessa) and William Burden (as Anatol) in particular. Brewer's gorgeous soprano changes color with the seasons as the opera unfolds, lending a sense of journey and awakening to Vanessa. Burden rises admirably to the interpretive challenge of Anatol, who must be both charming and distasteful at the same time. His instant insinuation into Vanessa's household upon his arrival seems plausible. As Erika, Susan Graham sings with her usual polished and appealing tone, and delivers a wonderful 'Must the winter come so soon,' but she often falls into the trap of prioritizing purely vocal issues over linguistic ones, resulting in some misplaced syllabic accents that detract from the naturalness of her delivery. Neal Davies is charming as The Old Doctor, delivering his 'Under the Willow Tree' with an infectious pleasure, and lending a warm, joyful element to the production in general.

1. Act I Scene 1: Introduction Bbc Singers
2. Act I Scene 1: Potage Creme Aux Perles Susan Graham
3. Act I Scene 1: No I Cannot Understand Why... Christine Brewer
4. Act I Scene 1: Must The Winter Come So Soon? Susan Graham
5. Act I Scene 1: Listen!... They Are Here Susan Graham
6. Act I Scene 1: Do Not Utter A Word Anatol Christine Brewer
7. Act I Scene 1: Yes I Believe I Shall Love You William Burden
8. Act I Scene 1: Who Are You? Susan Graham
9. Act I Scene 2: And Then? Catherine Wyn Rogers
10. Act I Scene 2: No You Are Not As Good A Skater Christine Brewer
11. Act I Scene 2: Under The Willow Tree... Neal Davies
12. Act I Scene 2: Erika I Am So Happy Christine Brewer
13. Act I Scene 2: Did You Hear Her? Susan Graham
14. Act I Scene 2: Help Help! Save Me From Their Talk William Burden
15. Act I Scene 2: Outside This House The World Has Changed William Burden
16. Act I Scene 2: Hurry Now! Christine Brewer
17. Act I Scene 2: In Th
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