"Between Love and Loss" is a captivating album by the renowned soprano Jessye Norman, released on January 1, 2006, under the Decca label. This classical masterpiece spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes, showcasing Norman's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth.
The album is a rich tapestry of operatic arias and art songs, featuring iconic works from composers such as Mozart, Bizet, Purcell, and Wagner. Highlights include arias from "Carmen," "Le nozze di Figaro," and "Tristan und Isolde," as well as lieder by Schubert, Brahms, and Strauss. Norman's interpretation of these pieces is both technically impressive and deeply moving, offering a profound exploration of the themes of love and loss.
The album also includes spiritual and traditional songs, such as "Amazing Grace" and "O holy night," demonstrating Norman's versatility and her ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. Her rendition of "Ave Maria" is particularly noteworthy, showcasing her ability to infuse sacred music with a sense of reverence and devotion.
"Between Love and Loss" is a testament to Jessye Norman's enduring artistry and her ability to bring new depth and nuance to well-known works. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
West Side Story: SomewhereLeonard Bernstein, Jessye Norman, Orchestra
Carmen, Act I: Quand je vous aimerai? – Habanera. L'amour est un oiseau rebelleGeorges Bizet, Jessye Norman, Choeur de Radio France, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Carmen, Act I: Seguidilla. Près des remparts de Séville – Tais toi!Georges Bizet, Jessye Norman, Neil Shicoff, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 2: "Porgi amor"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jessye Norman, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 / Act 3: E Susanna non vien!...Dove sonoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jessye Norman, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Cavalleria rusticana: "Regina coeli laetare...Innegiamo, il Signor non è morto" (Preghiera)Pietro Mascagni, Jessye Norman, Rosa Laghezza, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre de Paris, Semyon Bychkov
Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3: "Thy hand, Belinda...When I am laid in earth"Henry Purcell, Jessye Norman, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Cäcilie, Op. 27 No. 2 (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
5 Lieder, Op. 41: No. 1, Wiegenlied (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
5 Lieder, Op. 106: 1. Ständchen "Der Mond steht über dem Berg"Johannes Brahms, Jessye Norman, Geoffrey Parsons
Amazing GraceAnonymous, Jessye Norman, Ambrosian Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
With A Song In My Heart - From "With A Song In My Heart"Richard Rodgers, Jessye Norman, Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
O holy night (Minuit chrétien)Adolphe Adam, Jessye Norman, New York Choral Society, The American Boychoir, Empire Chamber Ensemble, Robert de Cormier
Panis Angelicus, FWV 61, No.5César Franck, Jessye Norman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90 / Act 3: Mild und leise wie er lächelt (Isoldes Liebestod)Richard Wagner, Jessye Norman, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: 1. VillanelleHector Berlioz, Jessye Norman, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: 2. Le spectre de la roseHector Berlioz, Jessye Norman, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: 3. Sur les lagunesHector Berlioz, Jessye Norman, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Les chemins de l'amour, FP 106Francis Poulenc, Jessye Norman, Dalton Baldwin
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 1, Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit machtGustav Mahler, Jessye Norman, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernard Haitink
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 2, Ging heut' morgen übers FeldGustav Mahler, Jessye Norman, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernard Haitink
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 3, Ich hab' ein glühend MesserGustav Mahler, Jessye Norman, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernard Haitink
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 4, Die zwei blauen AugenGustav Mahler, Jessye Norman, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernard Haitink
4 Letzte Lieder, TrV 296: No. 4, Im AbendrotRichard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Cabaret Songs for voice & chamber orchestra: GigerletteArnold Schoenberg, Jessye Norman, James Levine, Mary Ann Archer, Mark Gould, Gregory Zuber
Cabaret Songs for voice & chamber orchestra: Seit ich so viel Weiber sah (aus dem Spiegel von Arcadien)Arnold Schoenberg, Jessye Norman, James Levine, Mary Ann Archer, Mark Gould, Gregory Zuber
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