Angela Gheorghiu - Mysterium ~ Sacred Arias - Great Romanian Artists Series

Angela Gheorghiu - Mysterium ~ Sacred Arias - Great Romanian Artists Series At first glance, this looks like another of those star turns in which a highly publicized singer tackles material calculated to broaden her appeal. But it's much more than that, for Angela Gheorghiu, in addition to possessing one of the great voices of our day, exhibits an affinity for most of the 15 selections on this highly attractive disc. She opens with Romanian Orthodox works that are compelling in their heartfelt simplicity. The rest of the program includes standards, like the Schubert Ave Maria, and traditional Christmas songs, such as "O Holy Night" and "Adeste fideles" (both gorgeously sung with a restraint that averts sentimentality), along with others ranging from the familiar to the seldom heard. One of these rarities is the high point of the disc: Niedermeyer's "Pieta, Signor," sung with spectacular intensity and boasting some thrilling trills. Gheorghiu's so good that this Christmas stocking stuffer becomes a disc for all seasons. --Dan Davis On this CD: 1. Tatal nostru (Our Father) Composed by Anton Pann Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 2. Priveghiati si va rugati Composed by Gheorghe Popescu Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 3. Stihuri din Catavasiile intampinarii Domnului Composed by Gheorghe Cucu Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 4. Iubi-Te-voi, Doamne Composed by Evghenie Humulescu Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 5. Cantique de Noel for voice & orchestra, "O Holy Night" Composed by Adolphe Adam Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 6. Wiegenlied ("Schlafe, schlafe, holder süsser Knabe"), song for voice & piano ("Mille Cherubini in Coro"), D. 498 (Op. 98/2) Composed by Franz Schubert Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 7. Requiem, for 2 solo voices chorus, organ, & orchestra, Op. 48 Pie Jesu Composed by Gabriel Faure Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 8. Wiegenlied ("Guten Abend, gut Nacht"), song for voice & piano, Op. 49/4 Composed by Johannes Brahms Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 9. Auf Flügeln des Gesanges (On Wings of Song), song for voice & piano, Op. 34/2 Composed by Felix Mendelssohn Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 10. Salve del ciel regina, for soprano & harmonium Composed by Giacomo Puccini Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 11. Ave Maria Composed by Pietro Mascagni Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 12. Pietà, Signore! for voice & piano (or orchestra) Composed by Louis Niedermeyer Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 13. Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 Quia respexit Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 14. Ellens Gesang III ("Ave Maria"), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6) Composed by Franz Schubert Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin 15. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis) Composed by John Francis Wade Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Angela Gheorghiu Conducted by Ion Marin MPEG 1.0 layer 3, 158kbit (VBR), 44100Hz Stereo ********************************************** Hello everyone, I truly regret the loss of all your comments on my previous postings. As you may see, I re-listed all the albums. Thanks for your interest and for the input. Don't be shy, speak your mind! English, Romanian, Russian..., language is not important, we should all be friends here and share our values. Lucif3r... great job, thanks! Please, do not forget to add Romanian and Romania as keywords to your postings. You may express your requests @ www.rohome.tk Angela Gheorghiu - Mysterium ~ Sacred Arias - Great Romanian Artists Series