Sir John Barbirolli, a name synonymous with classical music mastery, presents an extraordinary collection of concertos and vocal music with his latest album, "Concertos and Vocal Music: Chopin, Bach, Ravel..." released on December 4, 2024, under Warner Classics. This expansive compilation features 93 tracks, spanning a generous duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical and operatic compositions that showcase Barbirolli's unparalleled artistry and versatility.
The album is a testament to Barbirolli's profound musicality, featuring a diverse range of works from esteemed composers such as Handel, Falla, Vaughan Williams, Purcell, Albinoni, Puccini, Elgar, Franck, Verdi, Glazunov, Mahler, Ravel, and Bach. Each piece is meticulously performed, highlighting Barbirolli's ability to bring out the nuanced emotions and technical brilliance inherent in these compositions.
From the delicate and expressive oboe concertos of Handel and Albinoni to the dramatic and poignant arias from Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" and Verdi's "Otello," the album offers a comprehensive journey through the realms of classical and operatic music. The inclusion of Mahler's "Kindertotenlieder" and Ravel's "Shéhérazade" adds a layer of depth and introspection, while the vibrant and energetic performances of Franck's "Symphonic Variations" and Glazunov's "Violin Concerto in A Minor" demonstrate Barbirolli's dynamic range.
Sir John Barbirolli's "Concertos and Vocal Music: Chopin, Bach, Ravel..." is not just an album; it is a celebration of his enduring legacy and a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this collection promises to captivate and inspire, offering a timeless exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring works in the repertoire.
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: I. Adagio - Allegro (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Hallé
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: II. Siciliana (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Valda Aveling, Hallé
Handel: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: III. Vivace (Arr. Rothwell & Mackerras)George Frideric Handel, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Valda Aveling, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 1, El paño morunoManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 2, Seguidilla murcianaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 3, AsturianaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 4, JotaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 5, NanaManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 6, CanciónManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Falla / Orch. Halffter: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 7, PoloManuel de Falla, Sir John Barbirolli, Marina De Gabarain, Hallé
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: II. Romanza. Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F Minor: III. Finale. Rondo alla tedescaRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Philip Catelinet, London Symphony Orchestra
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: Lament. "When I Am Laid in Earth" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Sir John Barbirolli, Victoria de los Ángeles, English Chamber Orchestra
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: "With Drooping Wings Ye Cupids Come" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Sir John Barbirolli, Ambrosian Singers, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: I. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: III. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Sir John Barbirolli, Evelyn Rothwell, Pro Arte Orchestra
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act II: Coro a bocca chiusa (Coro)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act III: "Come una mosca prigioniera" (Suzuki, Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Anna Di Stasio, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act III: "Con onor muore" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Sir John Barbirolli, Renata Scotto, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: I. Poco allegroCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: II. Allegretto quasi andanteCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: III. Molto piu lentoCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46: IV. Allegro non troppoCésar Franck, Sir John Barbirolli, John Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 1: "Credo in un Dio crudel" (Iago)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act I: "Eccola... Cassio... a te" (Iago)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act IV: "Piangea cantando nell'erma landa" (Emilia, Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Anna Di Stasio, Gwyneth Jones, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act IV: "Ave Maria, piena di grazia" (Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir John Barbirolli, Gwyneth Jones, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: I. ModeratoAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: II. AndanteAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: III. CadenzaAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: IV. AnimandoAlexander Glazunov, Sir John Barbirolli, Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 1, Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgehnGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 2, Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle FlammenGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 3, Wenn dein Mütterlein, tritt zur Tür hereinGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur augesgengen!Gustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 5, In diesen Wetter, indiesem BrausGustav Mahler, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Hallé
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 1, AsieMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 2, La Flûte enchantéeMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: No. 3, L'IndifférentMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir John Barbirolli, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson, Unknown Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061: III. Finale. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir John Barbirolli, Ethel Bartlett, Rae Robertson, Unknown Orchestra
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: Softly and Gently (Angel, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, Ambrosian Singers, Halle Choir, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Hallé
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