Soprano Olena Tokar and pianist Igor Gryshyn present an exquisite recital of songs by Alma Mahler-Werfel, Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot-GarcÃa and VÃtezslava KaprÃ¡lovÃ¡. Alma Mahler-Werfel wrote over 50 songs relatively early in her life, and the selection performed on this album reveals her talent for expressive word-setting in a rich, atmospheric style. Clara Schumann was recognized as a child prodigy for her abilities both as a pianist and as a composer, and her songs, including the Op. 12 songs heard here, were co-published alongside those of her husband, Robert. Pauline Viardot-GarcÃa was a polymath whose three-octave singing range inspired many composers. She wrote over 100 songs of her own in an array of styles; those chosen for this recital demonstrate the quality and variety of her output. VÃtezslava KaprÃ¡lovÃ¡ produced a remarkable amount of music, much of it published during her short life, including songs that exude a perfumed impressionism. Olena Tokar has a growing reputation for her stunning performances in opera, in the concert hall and in recitals, while Igor Gryshyn shows similar versatility in his roles as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

Tracklist:

5 Lieder: No. 1, Die Stille Stadt
5 Lieder: No. 2, In Meines Vaters Garten
5 Lieder: No. 3, Laue Sommernacht
5 Lieder: No. 4, Bei Dir Ist Es Traut
5 Lieder: No. 5, Ich Wandle Unter Blumen
3 Gedichte Aus Rückerts "Liebesfrühling", Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst Du Um Schönheit
3 Gedichte Aus Rückerts "Liebesfrühling", Op. 12: No. 1, Er Ist Gekommen
3 Gedichte Aus Rückerts "Liebesfrühling", Op. 12: No. 3, Warum Willst Du And're Fragen
O Lust, O Lust, Op. 23 No. 6
Geheimes Flüstern Hier Und Dort, Op. 23 No. 3
Nixe Binsefuß, Vwv 1132
Haï Luli, Vwv 1106
Der Gärtner, Vwv 1097
Upon The Hills Of Georgia, Vwv 1037
2 Roses, Vwv 1055
Chant Du Soir, Vwv 1063
Géorgienne, Vwv 1066
Navždy, Op. 12 No. 1
Potkali Se Včera Lidé Dva
Až Jednoho Dne Se Bude&scaron; Ptát
Ruce, Op. 12 No. 3

UPC: 5060189561544
Label: Orchid Classics
Release Date: 4.2.21
Format: CD

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