Barbra Streisand - Classical Barbra (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1976
- 12 tracks
- 40 min
- adult standards
Classical Barbra
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This stunning album, a standout among my collection, showcases the extraordinary vocals of Barbra, beautifully layered over a selection of classical and neo-classical compositions. With the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Claus Ogerman, the standout track for me is a breathtaking rendition of In Trutina from Carmina Burana.
From the tender age of seven, when I first encountered the cinematic adaptation of "Funny Girl," I've been an unwavering, dedicated admirer of Ms. Streisand. Her voice, to put it simply, is incomparable. It's a gift from above, as she humbly acknowledges having no formal training. She even skips warm-ups before her rare, breathtaking live performances, effortlessly yet angelically belting out her songs. With her extensive musical repertoire spanning nearly 100 albums over 50 years, she touches her fans deeply. She's the top-selling female recording artist of all time, second only to Elvis Presley. When "Classical Barbra" hit the shelves in 1976, I was initially underwhelmed. I suppose I was too young to grasp a collection of European classics performed in various foreign tongues. As often happens with Barbra, with time and growth, I've discovered a renewed appreciation for her past musical endeavors. A few months back, I gave "Classical Barbra" another shot. Despite not understanding the lyrics, it doesn't matter. There's such beauty and emotion in her renditions that they stir me profoundly—especially Track 6, "In Trutina (Carmina Burana)" in Latin. I've yet to find the lyrics anywhere and would love to translate them. Barbra Streisand has introduced me and countless others to diverse musical genres that we might never have explored had she not chosen to record them. It's clear she meticulously selects the pieces for "Classical Barbra." Much like her other albums, including "The Broadway Albums" and "2003's "The Movie Album," she includes both widely recognized tracks and obscure ones, like "Goodbye For Now" from the film "Reds." So, as I listen to "Dank Sei Dir, Herr" from "Classical Barbra," I'll conclude this review, hoping someone out there will find a new appreciation for her music through my words about this unique release from the greatest female recording artist of all time.
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