Arias - Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert

Thomas Hampson (Performer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Conductor), Concentus Musicus Wien (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Thomas Hampson
• Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn, Franz [Vienna] Schubert
• Audio CD (July 12, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Classics
• ASIN: B0009F44NA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,949 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rivolgete A Lui Lo Sguardo

2. Un Bacio Di Mano, K541

3. Ich Mochte Wohl Der Kaiser Sein!, K539

4. Prufung Des Kussens, WoO 89

5. Mit Madeln Sich Vertragen, WoO 90

6. Dice Benissimo, Hob XXIVb:5

7. Un Cor Si Tenero, Hob XXIVb: 11

8. Hai Gia Vinata La Causa! ... Vedro Mentr'io Sospiro

9. Sei Mir Gegrusht

10. Der Jager Ruhte Hingegossen

11. Mentre Ti Lascio, K513

12. Io Ti Lascio, Oh Cara, K Anh.245

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Grand and Humorous Outing with Thomas Hampson, October 25, 2005

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arias - Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert (Audio CD)

Thomas Hampson just seems to refine his beautiful voice and intelligent musicality as the years pass. This fine album is no exception. He has elected to perform comic arias ('basso buffo' if you will) that most baritones save for their declining years when the glory of their voice is waning. But here is Hampson, his voice sounding ever more lush and rich throughout the register, adding his musical insights to this varied group of arias.

Though equally at home in all languages on the concert and operatic stage, Hampson's affinity for the German language reflects his living there for so many years. Two arias by Beethoven - `Mit Mädeln sich vertragen' and `Prüfung des Küssens' - are miniatures in style and vocal acting. In two arias (alternative versions) from 'Cosi Fan Tutte' he rolls his Italian sound with his consonants, making each version of the aria a prize. But for this listener the glory of the recital is the rarely heard 'Sei mir gegrüßt, O Sonne' from Schubert's 'Alfonso und Estrella' - ardently sung and vocally resplendent.

The important presence of Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the Concentus Musicus cannot be emphasized enough. This is period music playing at its finest. The balance between Hampson and Harnoncourt goes far beyond studio technicalities: these two fine artists understand their united mission and produce a unity of vision that defies comparison! Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas Hampson, July 23, 2007

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Kenneth G. Sole - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arias - Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert (Audio CD)

The Hampson CD was musically satisfying in every way. Hampson's wonderful voice is ideal for this literature, and the musicality expressed in every song was evidence of much study and thought. I have most of the songs on this CD sung by other artists, and Hampson's singing and interpretations are as good or better than any I own. Anyone who loves and appreciates great singing will want this CD.