Richard Strauss

1. Recognition Scene from Elektra, Op. 58

2. Moonlight Interlude from Capriccio, Op. 85

3. Imprisonment Scene from Die Frau ohne Schatten, Op. 65

4. Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome, Op. 54

5. Final Scene from Salome, Op. 54

 

Christine Brewer (soprano), Eric Owens (bass-baritone)

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra / Donald Runnicles

 

This collection of music from the operas of Richard Strauss is performed by one of the leading singers of our time, the award-winning soprano Christine Brewer. The recording also features the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under its highly regarded principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles, as well as the bassbaritone Eric Owens, who joins her in the Recognition Scene from Elektra and the Imprisonment Scene from Die Frau ohne Schatten. Additionally the disc includes music from Capriccio and Salome.

 

Christine Brewer’s range, golden tone, and boundless power and control make her a favourite of the stage as well as a sought-after recording artist. Her other recordings on Telarc include Strauss’ Four Last Songs, also with Donald Runnicles and the Atlanta Symphony. In a glowing review of the disc, The Sunday Times said Christine Brewer “brings a soaring opulence to this music, the tone sumptuous and rounded, the top notes gleaming and full, unequalled by any other soprano in this music today.”

 

Telarc TEL3175502