Bernarda Fink sings Mahler Lieder
Bernarda Fink (mezzo) & Anthony Spiri (piano)
Gustav Mahler Ensemble & Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Andrés Orozco-Estrada
the Argentinian mezzo brings characteristically classy musicianship and intelligence to the task in hand. The voice is now more sinewy, a little more pushed at the extremes, and it can sound...
Bernarda Fink sings Mahler Lieder
Bernarda Fink (mezzo) & Anthony Spiri (piano)
Gustav Mahler Ensemble & Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Andrés Orozco-Estrada
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the Argentinian mezzo brings characteristically classy musicianship and intelligence to the task in hand. The voice is now more sinewy, a little more pushed at the extremes, and it can sound...
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An exciting exploration of the sources of Mahlerian inspiration. Can one really grasp the whole of Mahler’s symphonic output without knowing his songs? Not only do they extensively irrigate the first four symphonies, often known as ‘Wunderhorn symphonies’; they also encapsulate the fundamental principles of his reading of the world. Bernarda Fink explores the Mahler cycles from three different angles: the traditional format with piano naturally has its counterpart in the orchestral song, culminating in the 'Kindertoten' and the 'Rückert' lieder.
Contents and tracklist
- Bernarda Fink, Anthony Spiri
- Bernarda Fink, Anthony Spiri
- Bernarda Fink, Anthony Spiri
- Bernarda Fink, Gustav Mahler-Ensemble
- Bernarda Fink, Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich
- Bernarda Fink, Anthony Spiri
- Bernarda Fink, Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Tonkünstler Niederösterreich, Andrés Orozco-Estrada
- Bernarda Fink, Anthony Spiri
- Bernarda Fink, Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Anthony Spiri
Awards and reviews
August 2014
the Argentinian mezzo brings characteristically classy musicianship and intelligence to the task in hand. The voice is now more sinewy, a little more pushed at the extremes, and it can sound a touch underpowered in the middle register. But the concentration and integrity of the performances is often compelling.
16th September 2014
I admire Bernarda Fink’s assurance, her excellent diction and smooth, fluid control. One senses Fink’s complete engagement with the meaning and mood of the texts. In splendid form throughout the Gustav Mahler Ensemble and the Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich under Andrés Orozco-Estrada prove unfailingly sympathetic partners.
29th June 2014
The clarity of her words, expressive inflection and alluring tone puts her in the league of Baker, Ludwig and Fassbaender on disc. She receives superb support from her pianist, Spiri, and co.
