Barbara Hendricks, the renowned soprano with a voice that has captivated audiences worldwide, presents "La voix du ciel," a stunning collection of operatic and classical pieces that showcase her extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth. Released on November 2, 2018, under Warner Classics, this album spans a generous duration of 3 hours and 13 minutes, offering a rich and immersive musical experience.
The tracklist is a masterful blend of timeless classics and lesser-known gems, featuring works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, and many more. From the ethereal beauty of Bach's "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen" to the haunting melodies of Schubert's "Gretchen am Spinnrade," each piece is performed with Hendricks' signature elegance and precision. The album also includes traditional spirituals and folk songs, adding a touch of warmth and familiarity to the collection.
Hendricks' interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of breathtaking. Her voice, described as "one of the most beautiful in the world" by The New York Times, brings a unique sensitivity and emotional resonance to each performance. Whether she is singing the soaring arias of Mozart or the delicate melodies of Fauré, Hendricks' artistry shines through, making this album a true testament to her musical genius.
"La voix du ciel" is not just an album; it is a journey through the world of classical and operatic music, guided by the incomparable voice of Barbara Hendricks. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound and eager for more.
Gounod & Bach: Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Barbara Hendricks, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 1, Aria. "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Barbara Hendricks, Hakan Hardenberger, Peter Schreier, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Was mir behagt, BWV 208 "Jagdkantate": No. 9, Aria. "Schafe können sicher weiden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Barbara Hendricks, Eckart Haupt, Gudrun Jahn, Peter Schreier, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra
Mozart: Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great": III. Credo - Et incarnatus estWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Mass No. 15 in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation": VI. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Andrew Fowler-Watts, Edward Caswell, Hilary Brooks
Schubert / Orch. Challan: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839Franz Schubert, Barbara Hendricks, Erik Lundkvist, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Gounod: Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile: VI. BenedictusCharles Gounod, Georges Prêtre, Barbara Hendricks, Choeur de Radio France, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Rossini: Stabat Mater: VIII. Inflammatus et accensus (Soprano, Chorus)Gioachino Rossini, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Barbara Hendricks, Arlette Amiel, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse
Ravel: 2 Mélodies hébraïques, M. A 22: No. 1, KaddischMaurice Ravel, Barbara Hendricks, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Traditional: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless ChildTraditional, Barbara Hendricks
Traditional: Nobody Knows de Trouble I've SeenTraditional, Barbara Hendricks, Dmitri Alexeev
Traditional: Joshua Fit de Battle of JerichoTraditional, Barbara Hendricks, Dmitri Alexeev
Traditional: When The Saints Go Marchin' InTraditional, Barbara Hendricks, Arne Wilhelmsson, Orphei Drängar, Thomas Bergqvist, Ulf Johansson
Mozart: Dans un bois solitaire, K. 308/295bWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Maria João Pires
Mozart: Abendempfindung, K. 523Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks
Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade, Op. 2, D. 118Franz Schubert, Barbara Hendricks, Radu Lupu
Schubert: Die Forelle, Op. 32, D. 550Franz Schubert, Barbara Hendricks, Radu Lupu
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 4, StändchenFranz Schubert, Barbara Hendricks, Radu Lupu
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêveGabriel Fauré, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Dalberto
Fauré: 2 Mélodies, Op. 46: No. 2, Clair de luneGabriel Fauré, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Dalberto
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 23: No. 1, Les berceauxGabriel Fauré, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Dalberto
Debussy: Ariettes oubliées, CD 63, L. 60: No. 2, Il pleure dans mon cœurClaude Debussy, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Béroff
Debussy: Ariettes oubliées, CD 63, L. 60: No. 1, C'est l'extase langoureuseClaude Debussy, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Béroff
Duparc: L'Invitation au voyageHenri Duparc, Barbara Hendricks, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Ravel: Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera, M. 51Maurice Ravel, Barbara Hendricks, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5, W389-3: I. Aria in A Minor (Cantilena. Adagio)Heitor Villa-Lobos, Barbara Hendricks, Eldon Fox, Enrique Bátiz, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Lehár: Die Lustige Witwe, Act 2: "Nun lasst uns aber wie daheim - Es lebt' eine Vilja" (Hanna)Franz Lehár, Barbara Hendricks, Philharmonia Orchestra, Lawrence Foster
Loewe: My Fair Lady: "I Could Have Danced All Night"Frederick Loewe, Barbara Hendricks, Philharmonia Orchestra, Lawrence Foster
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 2: "Ach, ich fühl's, es ist verschwunden" (Pamina)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 3: Air. "Fortune ennemie ! Quelle barbarie !" - Duo. "Je goûtais les charmes" (Eurydice, Orphée)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Barbara Hendricks, Anne Sofie von Otter, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Donizetti: Don Pasquale, Act 1: "Quel guardo il cavaliere" (Don Pasquale)Gaetano Donizetti, Barbara Hendricks, Gabriele Ferro, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Solène Chevassus
Donizetti: Don Pasquale, Act 1: "So anch'io la virtù magica" (Don Pasquale)Gaetano Donizetti, Barbara Hendricks, Gabriele Ferro, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Solène Chevassus
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: Aria. "O mio babbino caro" (Lauretta)Giacomo Puccini, Barbara Hendricks, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Paavo Järvi
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: Aria. "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (La Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Barbara Hendricks, Paavo Järvi, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H 81b: II. Le spectre de la rose, H 83bHector Berlioz, Barbara Hendricks, Colin Davis, English Chamber Orchestra
Ravel: Shéhérazade, M. 41: I. AsieMaurice Ravel, Barbara Hendricks, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Strauss, R: 4 Letzte Lieder: No. 4, Im AbendrotRichard Strauss, Barbara Hendricks, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Philadelphia Orchestra
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act II: "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren" (Oktavian, Sophie)Richard Strauss, Barbara Hendricks, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
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