Gabriel Faure: Sämtliche Lieder Vol.1 (CD)

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)

Felicity Lott, Jennifer Smith, Geraldine McGreevy, Stella Doufexis, Christopher Maltman, Stephen Varcoe, Graham Johnson

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Les matelots op. 2, 2; Seule op. 7, 3; Tarantelle op. 10, 2; Chanson de pecheur op. 4, 1; Barcarolle op. 7, 3; Au bord de l'eau op. 8, 1; Les berceaux op. 23, 1; Au cimetiere op. 51, 2; Larmes op. 51, 1; 5 Melodies de Venise op. 58; Pleurs d'or op. 72; Accompagnement op. 85, 3; La fleur qui va sur l'eau op. 85, 2; Mirages op. 113; C'est la paix op. 114; L'horizon chimerique op. 118

Artists:: Felicity Lott, Jennifer Smith, Geraldine McGreevy, Stella Doufexis, Christopher Maltman, Stephen Varcoe, Graham Johnson
Label:: Hyperion
Year of recording ca.:: 2004
UPC/EAN:: 0034571173337
Release date:: 21.2.2005

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This first disc takes its title, Au bord de l'eau, from the famous song which became Fauré's calling-card, and presents a generous programme of mélodies of an aquatic nature. The songs are performed in the order of their composition (this rationale of chronology within a general theme will be applied across the other volumes of the series to make up four self-contained and individually satisfying recitals), and alongside several perfect miniatures we here encounter three of the major cycles: the five ›Venetian‹ songs (to the poetry of Paul Verlaine), L'horizon chimérique, and Mirages, written for Madeleine Grey in thanks for her advocacy of the cycle La chanson d'Ève.

Graham Johnson has employed a veritable panoply of artists—the very finest interpreters of French song that could be found. Generous commentaries are provided for each song along with the original poems and English translations.

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»There can be nothing but praise for Johnson's pianism and his selection and arrangement of the songs. Volumes 3 and 4 are eagerly awaited« (The Sunday Telegraph)

»Hyperion's sound is impeccable and in both his playing and accompanying essay, Graham Johnson penetrates to the heart of one of music's most subtle and enigmatic geniuses« (Gramophone)

»It sounds as if Hyperion is inviting us to embark on what will become a deeply satisfying voyage« (International Record Review)

»Johnson's own fluent playing finds the right tempo for each song, and his booklet notes are invaluable. Those who already love a handful of Fauré's songs will make many worthwhile discoveries here« (BBC Music Magazine)

Reviews

FonoForum 07/05: »Die Sänger, welche Graham Johnson um sich geschart hat, sind mit dem Nobelstil Faures allesamt bestens vertraut. Pars pro toto seien genannt: die wieder mal wunderbare Felicity Lott, der zartfühlend gestaltende John Mark Ainsley und der superbe Christopher Maltmann. Getragen und beflügelt wird ihr Gesang von Graham Johnsons feinsinniger, diskreter Begleitung.«