1: The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation (7:13) 2: La Mort D'Oph?lie (6:59) 3: Lied Der Mignon: Hei? Mich Nicht Reden (3:40) 4: So La?t Mich Scheinen (2:19) 5: Mignon's Lied (6:09) 6: Romance De Mignon (3:56) 7: Nur Wer Die Sehnsucht Kennt (2:59) 8: Kennst Du Das Land (5:39) 9: Lady Macbeth (Scena) (7:15) : Fian?ailles Pour Rire () 16: The Physician (4:20) 17: Ages Ago (3:24) 18: Les Chemins De L'amour (3:36) 19: The Boy From Tacarembo La Tumbe Del Fuego Santa Malipas Zatatecas La Junta Del Sol Y Cruz (2:50)
Extra-Infos:
Works By Purcell/ Berlioz/ Schubert/ Schumann
Description:
Recital by Susan Graham, released 1 November 2012.
This version of Recital comes as a 1xCD. - WORKS BY PURCELL/BERLIOZ/SCHUBERT/SCHUMANN
"Virgins, Vixens & Viragos" is an imaginative and theatrically charged vocal recital on CD, performed by the acclaimed mezzo-soprano Susan Graham with pianist Malcolm Martineau and released by the independent classical label Onyx. Built around the archetypes in its title, the album presents a rich gallery of female characters from opera and art song: innocent maidens, seductive enchantresses and fierce, wronged women. Across a carefully curated selection of arias and songs, Graham explores psychological nuance, irony and drama, moving effortlessly from playful charm to dark intensity. The recording highlights both her luminous timbre and her gift for characterization, while Martineau's refined, responsive accompaniment shapes each scene with chamber-like intimacy. Together they create an album that feels almost like a staged one-woman theatre piece, but with the immediacy and detail that only the recording studio can deliver.
The program's stylistic breadth reflects the versatility of both artists, spanning different musical eras and idioms while remaining firmly rooted in the classical tradition. Listeners encounter contrasting sound worlds and emotional climates, from lyrical introspection to virtuosic, volatile outbursts. The dramaturgical thread running through the recital invites the listener to follow the emotional arcs of these "virgins, vixens and viragos" as they confront love, betrayal, desire and defiance. The clear, well-balanced sound production lets the voice sit naturally over the piano, capturing dynamic subtleties and textual clarity that reward repeated listening.
Susan Graham is internationally recognized as one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, celebrated for her refined musicality, stylistic flexibility and charismatic stage presence. She has appeared at many of the world's major opera houses and concert halls, and is especially admired for her work in French and late-Romantic repertoire as well as for her interpretations of trouser roles. Her discography includes numerous highly regarded recordings, and she has earned a reputation for intelligent programming and dramatic insight in recital. Malcolm Martineau is among the most sought-after accompanists and song pianists, renowned for his sensitive partnering, tonal palette and deep understanding of vocal repertoire. His collaborations with many prominent singers have made him a benchmark figure in the field of art song performance.
Onyx is a respected independent classical music label known for high-quality productions and artist-led projects. Rather than focusing on mass-market releases, Onyx specializes in thoughtfully conceived recordings that allow musicians to present distinctive repertoire and personal artistic visions. The label is recognized for its clear, natural sound engineering and for giving established artists and rising talents alike a platform to explore imaginative concepts, thematic recitals and lesser-known works alongside core repertoire. With "Virgins, Vixens & Viragos," Onyx underlines its commitment to character-driven, musically sophisticated releases that speak directly to engaged classical listeners.
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