"Classic Kathleen Battle" is a timeless collection of operatic, choral, and classical pieces performed by the renowned soprano Kathleen Battle. Released on January 1, 1984, under Sony Classical, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, showcasing Battle's extraordinary vocal range and artistry. The album's duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes is filled with iconic compositions, including arias from operas like "Gianni Schicchi" and "Samson," sacred choral works such as "Vesperae solennes de confessore" and "Messiah," and classical pieces like "Exsultate, jubilate" and "Symphony No. 4 in G Major." Battle's ethereal voice brings a unique warmth and precision to each piece, making this album a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and inspiring compositions in the classical repertoire.
(P) 1984, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / (P) 1992 Sony Classical, a division of Sony Entertainment Holdings Gmbh
Tracks
O mìo babbino caro from Gianni SchicchiGiacomo Puccini, Kathleen Battle, Ken Noda
Let the Bright Seraphim (From "Samson, HWV 57")George Frideric Handel, Wynton Marsalis, Kathleen Battle, John Nelson, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Anthony Newman, John Feeney, Daire Fitzgerald
Dormi, JesusTraditional, Kathleen Battle, Christopher Parkening
Canción de cuna - VoiceTraditional, Kathleen Battle, Romero Lubambo, Cyro Baptista, Ira Coleman, Grover Washington, Jr.
Movement 9 from Mythodea - Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey - ExcerptVangelis, London Metropolitan Orchestra, Blake Neely, Athens Opera Choir, The National Opera of Greece Choir, Palamidi and Percussion Ensemble, Kathleen Battle
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kathleen Battle, The American Boychoir, Anthony Newman, Nancy Allen, Charles Curtis, Donald Palma, Stephen Taylor, Robert Sadin
Messiah, HWV 56: Rejoice GreatlyGeorge Frideric Handel, Kathleen Battle, Robert Sadin, Anthony Newman, Erica Kiesewetter, Richard Rood, Curtis Macomber, Timothy Baker, Eric Wyrick, Julie Rosenfeld, Anna Rabinova, Robin Bushman, Joel Pitchon, Sharon H. Yamada, Donald Palma, Andre Emelianoff, Charles Curtis
Fix Me JesusTraditional, Kathleen Battle
Requiem, Op. 48: Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Kathleen Battle, Robert Sadin, Anthony Newman, Donald Palma, Rebecca Young, Karen Dreyfus, Maureen Gallagher, Charles Curtis, Andre Emilianoff, Nancy Allen, Elizabeth Mann, David Singer, David Carroll
El Noi de la Mare (The Son of the Virgin)Traditional, Kathleen Battle, Christopher Parkening
El desembre congelat (December's cold winds were stilled)Traditional, Kathleen Battle, Christopher Parkening
Prelude to a KissDuke Ellington, Kathleen Battle, Kenny Barron
Eternal Source of Light Divine (From "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74")George Frideric Handel, Wynton Marsalis, Kathleen Battle, John Nelson, Anthony Newman, John Feeney, Daire Fitzgerald, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 158a: AllelujaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Previn, Kathleen Battle, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Angels Watching Over MeTraditional, Kathleen Battle
IV. Sehr behaglich. "Wir geniessen die himmlischen Freuden" from Symphony No. 4 in G Major - ExcerptGustav Mahler, Kathleen Battle, Lorin Maazel, Wiener Philharmoniker
1. Aria from Cantata No. 51 "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen", BWV 51Johann Sebastian Bach, Wynton Marsalis, Kathleen Battle, John Nelson, Anthony Newman, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Going Home from "Largo" of Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 " From the New World" - VoiceAntonín Dvořák, Kathleen Battle, Marlon Graves, Christian McBride, Cyrus Chestnut, James Carter
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