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Vanessa
Samuel Barber (1910–1981)
DESCRIPTION
Samuel Barber's Vanessa makes a compelling case for his unique blend of gothic neo-romanticism in what is arguably his finest opera. In the title role, Johanna Meier combines sumptuous vocal opulence with crystal-clear diction, creating a deeply compelling portrait of the enigmatic heroine. As Erika, Katherine Ciesinski beautifully captures the character's youth and optimism while singing with warmth and sensitivity.
Henry Price, as Anatol, brings a sweet, lyrical tone to the role and matches his colleagues in their remarkable attention to the text. Altogether, this is an outstanding introduction to the opera. I found myself understanding virtually every word without the aid of a libretto, a testament to both the singers' exemplary diction and the clarity of the dramatic pacing.
CAST
Vanessa – Johanna Meier
Erika – Katherine Ciesinski
Anatol – Henry Price
The Doctor – Irwin Densen
The Old Baroness – Alice Garrott
Major-Domo – William Bender
DETAILS
Location: Charleston, Spoleto Festival
Date: May 27, 1978
Conductor: Christopher Keene
Catalogue Number: OD 12375-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Stereo
Track List
Act I
1. Introduction... Potage crème aux perles
2. No, I cannot understand why he has not arrived yet
3. Must the winter come so soon?
4. Listen!… They are here… I can see the lights
5. Do not utter a word, Anatol
6. Yes, I believe I shall love you.
7. And then?
8. No, you are not as good a skater as your father was
9. Erika, I am so happy
10. Did you hear her?
11. Help, help! Save me from their talk
12. Outside this house the world has changed.
13. Ah, what a meagre offer yours is!
14. Interlude... In morning light let us rejoice
2. No, I cannot understand why he has not arrived yet
3. Must the winter come so soon?
4. Listen!… They are here… I can see the lights
5. Do not utter a word, Anatol
6. Yes, I believe I shall love you.
7. And then?
8. No, you are not as good a skater as your father was
9. Erika, I am so happy
10. Did you hear her?
11. Help, help! Save me from their talk
12. Outside this house the world has changed.
13. Ah, what a meagre offer yours is!
14. Interlude... In morning light let us rejoice
Act II
15. The Count and the Countess d'Albanie
16. I should never have been a doctor, Nicholas
17. Here you are!
18. At last I've found you
19. Love has a bitter core, Vanessa
20. Nothing to worry about
16. I should never have been a doctor, Nicholas
17. Here you are!
18. At last I've found you
19. Love has a bitter core, Vanessa
20. Nothing to worry about
Act III
21. Why did no-one warn me?
22. On the path to the lake
23. By the time we arrive in Paris the new house should be ready
24. For every love there is a last farewell
25. You must hurry if we wish to reach the station before dark.
26. To leave, to break, to find, to keep
27. No, I must never say that name again
22. On the path to the lake
23. By the time we arrive in Paris the new house should be ready
24. For every love there is a last farewell
25. You must hurry if we wish to reach the station before dark.
26. To leave, to break, to find, to keep
27. No, I must never say that name again