A Portrait of Frederica von Stade

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Gioachino Rossini (Composer), Ambroise Thomas (Composer), Jules Massenet (Composer), Jacques Offenbach (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Ernest Chausson (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Mario Bernardi (Conductor), Antonio de Almeida (Conductor), Julius Rudel (Conductor), John Pritchard (Conductor), National Arts Centre Orchestra (Orchestra), Philharmonia Orchestra of London (Orchestra), London Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Frederica Von Stade (Performer), Charles Wadsworth (Performer), Judith Blegen (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Frederica Von Stade, Charles Wadsworth, Judith Blegen
• Orchestra: National Arts Centre Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, London Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Mario Bernardi, Antonio de Almeida, Julius Rudel, John Pritchard
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gioachino Rossini, Ambroise Thomas, Jules Massenet, Jacques Offenbach, et al.
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000025ZR
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,164 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Von Stade, Frederica
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Track Listings

1. Le nozze di Figaro: Non so piu

2. Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier

3. Mignon: C'est moi...me voici

4. Cendrillon: Que mes soeurs sont heureuses

5. La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein: Dites-lui

6. Duets: Botschaft, Op. 74, No. 8 - das gluck, Op. 79, No. 15

7. Chanson perpetuelle

8. Duets: Klange (II), Op. 66, No. 2 - klosterfraulein, Op. 61, No. 2 - phanomen, Op. 61, No. 3 - weg der liebe (I), Op. 20, No. 1 - weg der liebe (II), Op. 20, No. 2 - walpurgisnacht, Op. 75, No. 4

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the world's greatest mezzos March 8, 2005

By Pitti-Sing

Von Stade has a voice made of emotion. Her Cherubino (you can hear it on Solti's recording of Le Nozze) is simply THE BEST that there is, so it's vital that they included her "Non So Piu" on this CD - a very interesting arrangement, too, with violin. Not so good as with orchestral accompaniment but still it's nice. Now, I bought this CD for the Mignon gavotte and was not dissapointed. The notes are light and airy. Her voice compliments the natural beauty of the music. Equally gorgeous was the Massinet and oh! The Offenbach is wonderful. It drips with Von Stade-ness. I've heard Anne Sofie Von Otter sing the same aria and she seemed to overdo the comic aspect of it - although I am aware that after all, it is Offenbach. But my philosophy is play it straight and the funniness will shine through. Anyway, this is an excellent CD. Every piece on it is a gem. If you want a good sampling of a great singer, try this CD!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars a Well-Executed Portrait August 13, 2007

By Trotwood Traddles

Frederica Von Stade is at present my favorite mezzo-soprano out there. This disc gives a wonderful example of her vocal powers and style. If you are a moderate opera/lieder-listener, this cd has many tracks which are pleasant and accessible, however an aficienado would find much to be delighted with as well.