Strauss: 4 Last Songs / Orchestral Songs / Rosenkavalier Suite

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Hermann Hesse

Renee Fleming

Description: This lower-priced repackaging is most welcome, and fans of either Richard Strauss's songs or Renée Fleming should jump for joy. The wonderful American soprano's voice and particular gifts are tailor-made for Strauss's long, flowing, arching melodies. Indeed, in the Four Last Songs, as far as breath control is concerned, Fleming almost outdoes Jessye Norman; with regard to beauty of tone, she gives Gundula Janowitz a run for her money; and interpretively even Elisabeth Schwarzkopf would be proud. Fleming's voice is absolutely evenly produced, her sense of legato is ravishing (and occasionally--but only occasionally--slightly too ... (more)

Manufacturer: RCA / BMG
Release date: 9 November 1999
EAN: 0090266853922 UPC: 090266853922

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