Since you are interested in Strauss, (R.): Four Last Songs and other Lieder, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
HAAPANEN / TUOMELA / BERGMAN / O'REGAN / HEINIO / TALVITIE
Talescapes Yl Male Voice Choir, Matti Hyokki / Talla Vocal Ensemble [ Ondine / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] This new recording features the Finnish YL Male Voice Choir, one of the world's best-known male choirs, under its long-time conductor Matti Hyökki. |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Luonnotar, Op. 70 / Orchestral Songs Soile Isokoski (soprano) / Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / Leif Segerstam (conductor) [ Ondine SACD / SACD - released 23/Jun/2006 ] "This is an important recording for anyone interested in Sibelius. Isokoski is by far the finest exponent of Sibelius's vocal work, which she has championed for many years...This is magic - Ondine should be very proud!" (MusicWeb Recording of the... |
HINDEMITH
Das Marienleben (1948 version) Soile Isokoski (soprano) Marita Viitasalo (piano) [ Ondine / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] "…the cycle's angular vocal lines… are powerfully compelling when sung with such smoothness of phrase as Isokoski supplies here. Her strong sense of story-telling matches the pictorialism of the piano part, magnificently played by Marita Viitasalo."... |