{"product_id":"4573686061888","title":"Francois-Xavier Roth - Mahler : Das Lied von der Erde : Les Siecles, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Andrew Staples - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancois-Xavier Roth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"Song of the Earth\" with period instruments depicting the euphoria and quiet resignation of life!\n\nLotto \u0026amp; Siecle, following the well-received Symphonies No. 1 and No. 4, is a disc of great interest!\n\n\n\nLhoto \u0026amp; Les Siechl give a vivid performance using instruments of the time when the symphonies were composed. Following the highly acclaimed No. 1 and No. 4 symphonies, the latest Mahler series is the \"Songs of the Earth\". This work, which combines the characteristics of a symphony and a song cycle, celebrates the \"euphoria of life\" and \"quiet resignation,\" and strongly reflects the worldview of Mahler's late period. The infinite colors of the large orchestra, which makes full use of harp, mandolin, and various percussion instruments, are also unique to Mahler. Lotto captures the sounds of all the instruments without spilling a single note, and the score is lushly and densely articulated. From the overwhelming forte of the tutti to the delicate pianissimo of the small group, the entire performance is filled with ear-catching sounds. The quality of the recording is impeccable, and every detail of the music is beautifully captured, allowing the listener to enjoy the miniature brushwork to the fullest. This is an unprecedented recording that challenges the true sound of Mahler's music with a refined stylistic beauty and carefully chosen period instruments. The two outstanding singers are also to be applauded for their virtuosic singing.\n\n\n\n＜Marie-Nicole Lemieux\n\nA world-class contralto singer from Canada, Marie-Nicole Lemieux won the first prize at the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition in Belgium in 2000 (the first Canadian to do so) and has since performed at the world's major opera houses, including La Scala, the Royal Opera House, Paris Opera, Berlin State Opera, and Vienna State Opera. She excels in a wide range of genres from Baroque music to Rossini, French songs, and religious music, and her rich bass, soft voice, and clarity of language expression are appealing. She is well known for her stage presence and dramatic expression.\n\n\n\n＜Andrew Staples\n\nAndrew Staples is a tenor singer from England who has performed internationally in the fields of opera, religious music, and song. He has appeared at major opera houses and music festivals around the world, and has performed with many famous conductors, including Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Emanuel Ayim. His repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary works, and he is especially acclaimed for his performances of works by Handel, Mozart, Elgar, and Britten. She has been described as an \"intelligent and poetic tenor.\n\nHARMONIA MUNDI\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmonia Mundi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52171570184481,"sku":"4573686061888","price":289.0,"currency_code":"MOP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4573686061888.jpg?v=1766641967","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-mo\/products\/4573686061888","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}