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STRAUSS, R.: 3 Hymnen / Opera Arias (Isokoski, Helsinki Philharmonic, Kamu)

Ondine
STRAUSS, R.: 3 Hymnen / Opera Arias (Isokoski, Helsinki Philharmonic, Kamu)

Composer(s):Strauss, Richard
Artist(s) Kamu, Okko, Conductor • Helsinki Philharmonic OrchestraIsokoski, Soile, soprano
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category OperaVocal
Catalogue ODE1202-2
Label Ondine
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
CD
USD 16.99
 

 
MP3
USD 9.99
 

 

   




Review By David Hurwitz,ClassicsToday.com,March 2013

Soile Isokoski sings them very beautifully indeed…the same care for phrasing, ease of navigating those wide vocal lines, and intelligent projection of the text are clearly in evidence. She’s easily a match for Felicity Lott (Chandos) and Judith Howarth (Nightingale), and in truth all three are very good; but forced to choose Isokoski takes the prize.

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Review By Göran Forsling,MusicWeb International,February 2013

As it happened I listened to Brilliant Classics’ reissue of the Philips recording of Der Rosenkavalier from 1976 just hours before I played this present disc. On the old set Evelyn Lear was a great surprise as Marschallin, singing with deep and impeccable feeling for the text and the music. Isokoski probes even deeper, singing with more face. Her warm but glittering timbre makes the ‘time’ monologue even more touching. I may be affected by having seen Isokoski in the role but I don’t think this is the only reason. In the earlier monologue—which on this disc comes second—she recalls the young woman who came fresh from the convent and was ordered into holy matrimony. She looks in the mirror, saying: Wo ist die jetzt?(Where is she

Much the same can be said about the long closing scene from Capriccio. The two Elisabeths, Schwarzkopf and Söderström with rare insights into the predicaments of Madeleine, have long been my touchstone interpretations. They remain so but are now joined by Soile Isokoski. Truth to tell there are signs of strain in some high-lying passages, but this is still Strauss singing of the highest order.

Ondine’s recording is excellent. The Helsinki Philharmonic play extremely well under the inspired direction of veteran Okko Kamu. The orchestral introduction to the Capriccio is ravishing. As with the two previous Strauss recitals by Soile Isokoski this is a disc not to be missed. © 2013 MusicWeb International Read complete review

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Review By David Shengold,Opera News,February 2013

Critic’s Choice

The current release finds [Soile Isokoski] working with countryman Okko Kamu and a resilient, glistening Helsinki Philharmonic on [Richard Strauss’] rarely-heard Three Hymns (Op.71), plus more familiar excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos and Capriccio.

Isokoski’s voice remains in pristine shape, its steadiness and accuracy of pitch a joy to hear. Ariadne’s two monologues show exhilaratingly steady and controlled vocalism over a wide range. The Helsinki ensemble’s…admirably clean playing is persuasive. Isokoski sounds glowing and apt—and more emotionally transported…

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Review By HDr,PlatoMania,November 2012

Voor het onvolprezen Ondine nam de Finse stersopraan Soile Isokoski al twee albums op met werken van Richard Strauss. De nadruk ligt nu op opera-aria’s uit Ariadne auf Naxos, Der Rosenkavelier en de complete slotscène van Capriccio – opera’s waarin Isokoski indruk maakte in de grote operahuizen van de wereld. Veel minder uitgevoerd zijn de Drei Hymnen, gecomponeerd in 1921, maar pas voor het eerst uitgevoerd in 1931. Strauss’ keuze voor de bombastische teksten van Hölderlin werd politiek uitgelegd, maar de hymnen wijzen tevens vooruit naar de Vier letzte Lieder en verdienen het om vaker gehoord te worden, zeker door dé Strauss-sopraan van de laatste decennia. © 2012 PlatoMania



Review By Dianne Wells ,The WholeNote,October 2012

…Three Hymns/Opera Arias featuring another expert Strauss interpreter, Finnish soprano Soile Isokoski whose powerful and luminous voice soars over the Helsinki Philharmonic in excerpts from Ariadne auf Naxos, Der Rosenkavalier and Capriccio. Although the Three Hymns, Op.71 is a work rarely recorded because of its almost excessive demands for the soloist, Isokoski clearly has the fortitude to carry off a brilliant performance. © 2012 The WholeNote Read complete review



Review By Robert Benson,ClassicalCDReview.com,October 2012

…we have this superb collection of music of Strauss that includes excerpts from three of her signature roles: Der Rosenkavalier, Capriccio, and Ariadne auf Naxos. We also have Three Hymns, three songs about the power of love to texts by Friedrich Holderlin composed in 1921. It is remarkable that these beautiful songs are seldom performed—they would have been perfect for Leonie Rysanek. Isokoski’s singing is equally radiant, and it is a pleasure to experience her confidence and beauty of tone in their very difficult music. Audio is just fine. An important issue. © 2012 ClassicalCDReview.com Read complete review








 

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