The Voice ~ Quasthoff

Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Albert Lortzing (Composer), Carl Maria von Weber (Composer), Richard [Classical] Wagner (Composer), Richard [1] Strauss (Composer), Gustav Mahler (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Carl Loewe (Composer), Thomas Quasthoff (Composer), Claudio Abbado (Conductor), Christian Thielemann (Conductor), Berliner Barock Solisten (Performer), Chamber Orchestra of Europe (Orchestra), Deutschen Opernorchester (Orchestra), Deutschen Opernhauses Orchester (Orchestra), Berlin Deutschen Opernhauses Orchester (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Berliner Barock Solisten
• Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Deutschen Opernorchester, Deutschen Opernhauses Orchester, Berlin Deutschen Opernhauses Orchester
• Conductor: Claudio Abbado, Christian Thielemann
• Composer: Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Albert Lortzing, Carl Maria von Weber, Richard [Classical] Wagner, Richard [1] Strauss, et al.
• Audio CD (July 4, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000FIGXG2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,236 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excerpts from Previous Recordings Make a Fine Portrait of an Artist, July 12, 2006

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Voice ~ Quasthoff (Audio CD)

Thomas Quasthoff has performed throughout the world in a repertoire so varied that his talents appear endless. This very fine recording is part of the DGG Portrait of an Artist Series and while there is little new work here, this is a compilation of many of the recordings the have made Thomas Quasthoff one of our leading bass-baritones of the day.

Included are excerpts from such superb recordings as the Mahler 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn' disc with Claudio Abbado conducting the Berlin Philharmonic, as well as recordings of the music of Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Carl Loewe, Lortzing, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Wagner and von Weber.

Not only does the recording include songs with orchestra (with Christian Thielemann conducting the Berlin Opera Orchestra, Abbado/Berlin Philharmonic, and Rainer Kussmal conducting the Berlin Barock Solisten), but it also has a generous sampling of works with piano with the fine Justus Zeyen as collaborator.

For those who are already devoted fans of Quasthoff's art, this is an excellent 'encore album'. For those unfamiliar with this great singer, this fine and affordable CD is a sampler that offers a taste of the range of Quasthoff's genius. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, July 06

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring introduction to Quasthoff, plus two bonus tracks, July 14, 2006

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This review is from: The Voice ~ Quasthoff (Audio CD)

If like me you've eagerly bought every album released by the remarkable Thomas Quasthoff, this bargain two-fer from DG holds only two small surprises. On CD 1, dedicated to performances with orchestra, there's an unreleased Schubert song--Greisengesang D. 778--with orchestral accompaniment by Abbado. On CD 2, dedicated to lieder, there's an odd addendum called Jazz Improvisation, lasting six minutes, in which Quasthoff riffs and scat sings in the style of Bobby McFerrin, weird noises and all!

The rest is self-recommending. Quasthoff has shot up to the heights in recent years thanks to his exceptional vocal range, innate musicality, and deep intelligence. I wish DG hadn't pretentiously entitled this album "The Voice," but don't be put off. Everything here is first rate and will lead you to explore the complete albums that contributed to this compilation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the title is all you need to know., January 9, 2007

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This review is from: The Voice ~ Quasthoff (Audio CD)

i purchases this after i saw the artist perform at a rare carnegie hall recital. he's the real thing. if you sing at all, you'll appreciate how he slides up and down the scale with power, ease and juicy grace.