Thomas Quasthoff - (A) Portrait

A welcome souvenir of Quasthoff’s superb artistry in three genres

Record and Artist Details

Composer or Director: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann

Genre:

Vocal

Label: Red Seal

Media Format: CD or Download

Media Runtime: 77

Mastering:

Stereo
DDD

Catalogue Number: 74321 86952-2

Tracks:

Composition Artist Credit
Erlkönig Franz Schubert, Composer
Charles Spencer, Piano
Franz Schubert, Composer
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
(Der) Zwerg Franz Schubert, Composer
Charles Spencer, Piano
Franz Schubert, Composer
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Prometheus Franz Schubert, Composer
Charles Spencer, Piano
Franz Schubert, Composer
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Winterreise, Movement: No. 5, Der Lindenbaum Franz Schubert, Composer
Charles Spencer, Piano
Franz Schubert, Composer
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Liederkreis, Movement: No. 5, Mondnacht Robert Schumann, Composer
Robert Schumann, Composer
Roberto Szidon, Piano
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Dichterliebe, Movement: Im wunderschönen Monat Mai Robert Schumann, Composer
Robert Schumann, Composer
Roberto Szidon, Piano
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Belsatzar Robert Schumann, Composer
Robert Schumann, Composer
Roberto Szidon, Piano
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
St John Passion, Movement: Eilt, ihr angefochtnen Seelen Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
Enoch zu Guttenberg, Conductor
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
Munich Bach Collegium
Neubeuern Community Chorus
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
St John Passion, Movement: Mein teurer Heiland Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
Enoch zu Guttenberg, Conductor
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
Munich Bach Collegium
Neubeuern Community Chorus
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
(Le) nozze di Figaro, '(The) Marriage of Figaro' Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
Don Giovanni, Movement: Madamina, il catalogo è questo Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
Don Giovanni, Movement: Deh! vieni alla finestra Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
(Die) Zauberflöte, '(The) Magic Flute', Movement: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
(Die) Zauberflöte, '(The) Magic Flute', Movement: Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
(Die) Zauberflöte, '(The) Magic Flute', Movement: Pa-Pa-Pa-Papagena Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
José Collado, Conductor
Montserrat Caballé, Soprano
South West German Radio Orchestra
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
(Die) Zauberflöte, '(The) Magic Flute', Movement: In diesen heil'gen Hallen Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Jörg Faerber, Conductor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
Fidelio, Movement: Des besten Königs Wink und Wille Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Bavarian State Opera Chorus
Ben Heppner, Tenor
Colin Davis, Conductor
Deborah Voigt, Soprano
Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, Soprano
Günter von Kannen, Bass
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer
Matthias Hölle, Bass
Michael Schade, Tenor
Thomas Quasthoff, Baritone
Quasthoff’s reputation has increased with each new disc‚ so it is a good idea of RCA’s to issue this composite picture of his achievements to date. We are here reminded that the eminent bass­baritone has just about every virtue called for in practically all the repertory included here. His voice is faultless in tonal production and technical assurance: he always sings with thought for the text; word and note become as one. These assets are controlled by a sharp‚ intelligent mind and an emotional impulse that makes every reading a sustenance for ear and mind. The Schubert group – four dramatic songs‚ one reflective – are delivered with a marked emphasis on firm tone‚ a refined legato and acute use of text. His Schumann is hardly less successful. The two airs from Bach’s St John Passion have the breadth of line and sonorous voice that make them near­ideal. In Mozart‚ his imposing account of Count Almaviva’s outburst contrasts nicely with his suave Giovanni‚ but his Leporello is rather too well­behaved. The traversal of Sarastro’s second aria is the very epitome of wise authority and most beautiful to hear. He plays Papageno pretty straight‚ and then – in the only new item here – he’s joined by Caballé‚ of all singers‚ for the duet with Papagena‚ a real collector’s piece‚ the then 65­year­old diva just about keeping up with her partner. Finally comes the closing scene of Fidelio with Quasthoff‚ as I wrote when the set came out‚ as noble and warm a Don Fernando as one could wish. Sir Colin Davis is at his best in this extract from what overall is an uneven set. Elsewhere in the present compilation the piano playing and conducting are all worthy of this artist’s profoundly satisfying work.

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