Mozart: Concert Arias / Janowitz, Boettcher, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra [Import]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Wilfried Boettcher (Conductor), Vienna Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Gundula Janowitz (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Gundula Janowitz
• Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Wilfried Boettcher
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (July 1, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Dg Imports
• ASIN: B000001GX4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,007 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mozart well performed, June 12, 2000

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EAK (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Concert Arias / Janowitz, Boettcher, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Audio CD)

This selection of concert arias demands much flexibility and Mozart expert Gundula Janowitz at her very best rises to the challenge with glorious singing. Wilfried Boettcher directs the orchestra vividly while The excellent 1966 recording was processed and the sound is very good indeed. This CD righteously appears in Deutsche Grammophon's legendary recordings series. If you are interested in Mozart's concert aries you can well start from here.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exemplary!, March 8, 2007

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Abel "AMY" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Concert Arias / Janowitz, Boettcher, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Audio CD)

Mozart's 'Concert Arias' are any thing but easy to sing.
I am compiling a set of such recordings for high sopranos and soprano. For the high soprano, I have got Rita Streich's, though not Gruberova's.
This compilation by Austrian veteran lyrical soprano Gundula Janowitz is really an exemplary version of the soprano concert arias.
Not just the voice - the intonation, the musical line, the breathing, the rhythm, the diction, the depth of emotions, the drama...you name it, Ms. Janowitz has them all, plus a very well-played orchestra to accompany her.
Yes, this is what 'Lyrical Soprano' is all about. Wish all those newcomers of this fach would just model after Ms. Janowitz for the benefit of our ears.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, June 22, 2007

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Sam (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Concert Arias / Janowitz, Boettcher, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Audio CD)

Janowitz is one of the all time best singers. She has a rich voice that is unique. Her version of the Creation has some moments that will astound you with their power and beauty.