About the Album
Soprano Renée Fleming's mastery of a wide repertory extends to the more rarefied world of song on this disc, 24 songs by Faure, Debussy, Marx, Strauss and Rachmaninov.
"Mandolin" appears in two versions, Fauré's gently swinging one balanced by Debussy's bouncier take. The Rachmaninoff set also fascinates, her sensuous voice bringing its own rewards. Best of all are the German lieder by Joseph Marx and Richard Strauss. Her voice is never less than drop-dead gorgeous, and she's neatly accompanied by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. A feast for Fleming fans.
Dan Davis
Track List
- Fauré: Clair de lune, Op.46, No.2 2:58
- Fauré: 5 Mélodies de Venise, Op.58 (Verlaine) - 1. Mandoline 1:44
- Fauré: Après un rêve 3:24
- Fauré: Soir, Op.83, No.2 2:13
- Fauré: Nell, Op.18, No.1 2:12
- Debussy: Beau Soir 2:53
- Debussy: Mandoline 1:20
- Debussy: Apparition 3:43
- Debussy: Chansons de Bilitis, L. 90 - La Flûte de Pan 2:44
- Debussy: Chansons de Bilitis, L. 90 - La Chevelure 3:31
- Debussy: Chansons de Bilitis, L. 90 - Le Tombeau des Naiades 2:45
- Marx: Nocturne 3:27
- Marx: Nachtgebet 3:06
- Marx: Selige Nacht 2:48
- Marx: Pierrot Dandy 1:52
- R. Strauss: Ruhe, meine Seele, Op.27, No.1 4:18
- R. Strauss: Schlechtes Wetter, Op.69, No.5 2:13
- R. Strauss: Leises Lied, Op.39, No.1 2:36
- R. Strauss: Leise Lieder, Op.41a, No.5 2:50
- R. Strauss: Caecilie, Op.27, No.2 2:10
- Rachmaninov: Zdes' khorosho, Op.21, No.7 2:21
- Rachmaninov: V molchani nochi taynoy, Op.4, No.3 2:59
- Rachmaninov: The Waterlily, Op.8, No.1 1:23
- Rachmaninov: Dreams, Op.38, No.5 3:44
- Rachmaninov: These Summer Nights, Op.14, No.5 1:49
- Rachmaninov: Ne poy, krasavitsa, pri mne, Op.4, No.4 5:45
Recording info
Release Date: April 3, 2001
Label: Decca
CD / Download: 1
ASIN: B00005AWIA