Barbara Bonney's "The Radiant Voice of Barbara Bonney" is a captivating compilation of her most enchanting performances, released in 2001 under Decca Music Group Ltd. This album is a testament to Bonney's extraordinary vocal prowess, spanning a diverse range of genres including requiem, opera, classical, and choral music. With a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, the album features 19 tracks that showcase her versatility and artistry.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Pie Jesu" from the Requiem to the lively and spirited "In trutina" from Carmina Burana, Bonney's voice shines through each piece, delivering a performance that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. The album also includes beloved arias such as "Deh vieni, non tardar" from "Le nozze di Figaro" and "Ach, ich fühl's" from "Die Zauberflöte," as well as lesser-known gems like "Var det en drom?" and "Flickan kom ifran sin äsklings möte" by Jean Sibelius.
Bonney's collaboration with Jacob Heringman on the lute in tracks like "Come again: sweet love doth now invite" from the First Booke Of Songes, 1597 adds a unique and intimate dimension to the album. The inclusion of pieces from different eras and styles highlights Bonney's ability to adapt and excel in various musical contexts.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Barbara Bonney or a newcomer to her work, "The Radiant Voice of Barbara Bonney" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album is a celebration of her remarkable talent and a showcase of some of the most beautiful and enduring works in the classical and operatic repertoire.
Tracks
First Booke Of Songes, 1597: 17. Come again: sweet love doth now inviteJohn Dowland, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
Dido and Aeneas / Act 3: "Thy Hand, Belinda...When I Am Laid In Earth"Henry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 "Coffee Cantata": 8. Aria: "Heute noch, lieber Vater, tut es doch"Johann Sebastian Bach, Barbara Bonney, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonhardt
Stabat Mater: 1. Stabat MaterGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Barbara Bonney, Andreas Scholl, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165: IV. Alleluja. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Bonney, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Bonney, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 4: "Deh vieni, non tardar"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Bonney, The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra, Arnold Östman
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 2: "Ach, ich fühl's"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Bonney, The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra, Arnold Östman
L'elisir d'amore / Act 1: "Chiedi all'aura lusinghiera"Gaetano Donizetti, Gösta Winbergh, Barbara Bonney, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Gabriele Ferro
Liederkreis, Op. 39: 5. MondnachtRobert Schumann, Barbara Bonney, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Peer Gynt, Op. 23 - Incidental Music: No. 19 Solveig's SongEdvard Grieg, Barbara Bonney, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Var det en drom? (Was it a dream?), Op. 37, No. 4Jean Sibelius, Barbara Bonney, Antonio Pappano
Flickan kom ifran sin äsklings möte (The Tryst), Op. 37, No. 5Jean Sibelius, Barbara Bonney, Antonio Pappano
Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4Richard Strauss, Barbara Bonney, Malcolm Martineau
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 / Act 2: "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren"Richard Strauss, Barbara Bonney, Susan Graham, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph Eschenbach
Sieben frühe Lieder: 3. Die NachtigallAlban Berg, Barbara Bonney, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly
Carmina Burana / 3. Cour d'amours: "In trutina"Carl Orff, Barbara Bonney, Wiener Philharmoniker, André Previn
Requiem: Pie JesuAndrew Lloyd Webber, Anthony Way, Barbara Bonney, Choir Of Uppingham School, Daniel Phillips, English Sinfonia, Neil Page
VocaliseAndré Previn, Barbara Bonney, Sato Knudsen
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