The Gallant Troubadour
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Composer or Director: Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber
Label: EMI
Magazine Review Date: 1/1987
Media Format: Vinyl
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: EL270323-1
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 5, The sweetest lad was Jamie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 7, Bonnie laddie, highland laddie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 24, Again, my lyre |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 11, Merch Megan |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 13, Helpless Woman |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 25, The Parting Kiss |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (20) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 19, July, lovely matchless creature |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 10, The Deserter |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (12) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 5, Oh! who, my dear Dermot |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (10) Scottish National Songs, 'Schottische Nationa |
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
Composer or Director: Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber
Label: EMI
Magazine Review Date: 1/1987
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 51
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: 747420-2
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 5, The sweetest lad was Jamie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 7, Bonnie laddie, highland laddie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 24, Again, my lyre |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 11, Merch Megan |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 13, Helpless Woman |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 25, The Parting Kiss |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (20) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 19, July, lovely matchless creature |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 10, The Deserter |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (12) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 5, Oh! who, my dear Dermot |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (10) Scottish National Songs, 'Schottische Nationa |
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
Composer or Director: Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber
Label: EMI
Magazine Review Date: 1/1987
Media Format: Cassette
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: EL270323-4
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 5, The sweetest lad was Jamie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 7, Bonnie laddie, highland laddie |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Scottish Songs, Movement: No. 24, Again, my lyre |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 11, Merch Megan |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 13, Helpless Woman |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (26) Welsh Songs, Movement: No. 25, The Parting Kiss |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (20) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 19, July, lovely matchless creature |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (25) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 10, The Deserter |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (12) Irish Songs, Movement: No. 5, Oh! who, my dear Dermot |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
| (10) Scottish National Songs, 'Schottische Nationa |
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer
Carl Maria von Weber, Composer Mark Peskanov, Violin Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Ransom Wilson, Flute Robert White, Tenor Samuel Sanders, Piano |
Author:
Beethoven's arrangements are marvellously good at putting his own strong self into the folk-songs while letting them retain their own essential nature. Weber's bring them indoors rather more, putting a carpet under them and closing the windows. Not that their gaiety is inhibited: the first of them, A soldier am I, goes with a fine swagger, and, in the last, the gallant troubadour falls ''upon the bloody field'' in gallant style. But when the violin weaves its way in and out around the voice in Yes, thou mayst walk and when a chromatic figure enters. True hearted was he the melodies are made to wear clothes in which they're not quite at home. Beethoven always goes out to meet the tunes that have attracted him, rejoicing in their vigour (as in the gaeity of Bonnie laddie) or bringing out the depth of their feeling with the most affectionate of touches, as in The Parting Kiss.
Singer and players do an excellent job throughout. The instrumental parts all have character and the performers always convey their enjoyment. Robert White is such a very good story-teller; without too much nudging or button-holing he establishes contact with his listener and never lets attention wander. As was noticeable earlier in the year at his Wigmore Hall recital, in which he sang some of the Weber arrangements, the lower part of his voice is now remarkably full-bodied; the quick vibrato, an attractive feature so far as I am concerned, enters with the upper notes. It is also good to hear a tenor whose piano is poised, not on the verge of a croon and not eased with a falsetto-mix. It's highly enjoyable record, and I find very little to choose between the formats.'
Singer and players do an excellent job throughout. The instrumental parts all have character and the performers always convey their enjoyment. Robert White is such a very good story-teller; without too much nudging or button-holing he establishes contact with his listener and never lets attention wander. As was noticeable earlier in the year at his Wigmore Hall recital, in which he sang some of the Weber arrangements, the lower part of his voice is now remarkably full-bodied; the quick vibrato, an attractive feature so far as I am concerned, enters with the upper notes. It is also good to hear a tenor whose piano is poised, not on the verge of a croon and not eased with a falsetto-mix. It's highly enjoyable record, and I find very little to choose between the formats.'
The Gallant Troubadour
The Gallant Troubadour
The Gallant Troubadour
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