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Susan Graham - La Belle Époque (The Songs of Reynaldo Hahn) |  | Artists: Reynaldo Hahn, Susan Graham, Roger Vignoles
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 50989
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 60168
UPC: 074646016824
EAN: 0074646016824
ASIN: B00000AG7M
Release Date: September 15, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | A Chloris, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | Le rossignol des lilas, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | L'Enamourée, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Trois jours de vendange, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Etudes latines, cycle of 10 songs for voice & piano: Lydé | | • | Etudes latines, cycle of 10 songs for voice & piano: Tyndaris | | • | Etudes latines, cycle of 10 songs for voice & piano: Phyllis | | • | Les fontaines, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | Rondels, cycle of 12 songs for voice (or chorus) & piano: L'Automne | | • | Infidélité, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Dans la nuit, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | D'une prison, for voice and piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Quand la nuit n'est pas étoilée, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | Fumée, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | Le printemps, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II' and 'Rondels') | | • | Je me souviens, for voice & piano | | • | Quand je fus pris au pavillon, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II' and 'Rondels') | | • | Paysage, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book II') | | • | Fêtes galantes (text by Verlaine), for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Nocturne, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Mai, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Chansons grises, song cycle: L'Heure exquise | | • | Offrande, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') | | • | Si mes vers avaient des ailes!, for voice & piano (from 'Melodies, Book I') |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Lyric mezzo-soprano Susan Graham stands out from the crowd for her expressive, opulent voice and communicative gifts. Someone at Sony has made the decision to place her in the public mind primarily as a singer of French works, and although it would be a shame to see her limited to that area of the repertoire, she does sing the French repertoire exceptionally. Graham sings sensitively and idiomatically in this group of 24 songs by Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947), a Venezuelan-born, French-reared composer and conductor who knew how to craft a song like few others. In such lovely songs as "A Chloris," which opens the album, and "Je me souviens," Hahn creates a bevy of beautiful little worlds, which Graham and the outstanding pianist Roger Vignoles present in memorable form. This album belongs in the collection of all lovers of song. --Sarah Bryan Miller
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| Customer Reviews:
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An Hour of Pure Rapture August 18, 2009
R. N. Shagam (Albuquerque, NM USA)
I hadn't heard of Reynaldo Hahn until I happened to hear a broadcast of Graham's 2009 Ravinia recital of French art songs. She sang only A Chloris as an encore, but at the intermission interview had talked about how she was first introduced to Hahn's songs. Hearing A Chloris, I was hooked and immediately downloaded her album. Gorgeous singing and sensitive accompaniment. I only wish that Amazon downloads included the liner notes--presumably I might have been treated to the lyrics in translation.
Splendid, unique recording June 10, 2009
Daniel R. Moreira (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Susan Graham is at the peak of her career in these marvellous interpretations of Hahn's mélodies. She and Roger Vignoles have produced nothing short of perfection. Rare beauty.
exquisite passion November 29, 2008
Linda Miller (Australia)
Susan Graham was born to sing Hahn's lovely music. Her interpretations of Hahn's decadent, languourous, sophisticated and ironic yet tender and amusing lyrics are entirely delicious. It is clear why Proust loved this man - his music is a perfect companion to A La Recherche de Temps Perdu. The title of the album suggests its affinity with the chamber music of Faure and Saint-Saens, but it is closest to Poulenc. Perhaps the accompanyment on this recording could take a step back, but this is a quibble - perhaps the musicians are en fleur? Loves it to death: the perfect present for any Proust addict.
Exquisite singer; extraordinary recording September 30, 2007
Geraldine Hubbell (Lafayette,LA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Susan Graham is an incredible artist and
this is one of my favorite of her CDs.
Hearing her in person is even better; her musicality,
her diction, her style, her physical appearance on stage,
add to the sheer beauty of her voice. The one time I heard
her in person, I was stunned.
The recital was as close to perfection as one can get.
I highly recommend this CD and any other CD of Susan Graham.
Geraldine Hubbell
Lafayette, LA
Susan Graham, Songs of Reynaldo Hahn January 9, 2007
Joseph D. Mcneil
Stunning. The sticker on the front of the CD (New York Times quote) says it all: "breathtaiking and unforgettable!".
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