Scholl , Andreas, 10 CDs for a desert island
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Andreas Scholl, the outstanding counter-tenor of our time, began singing with the Kedricher Chorbuben, first soprano and then, for a while without realizing it after his voice broke, falsetto. From 1987 to 1993 he studied with Richard Levitt and René Jacobs at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Even before graduating, he caught the early music world's attention by participating in several important recordings (DHM, Sony and Harmonia Mundi). His Vivaldi and Caldara recordings on Harmonia Mundi won him prestigious awards. The surprisingly few discs he has issued since signing an exclusive contract with Decca in 1998 have been enthusiastically received. He has also garnered high praise on the Baroque operatic stage. — C.P.
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BACH
Messe en si mineur
Zomer, Gens, Schlick,
Mellon, Scholl, Lesne,
Prégardien, Crook,
Kooy, Müller-Brachmann
Collegium Vocale La Chapelle Royale
Philippe Herreweghe
Harmonia Mundi HMX
2908110.12
My first disc is the Mass in B Minor, which I place above all other music. If I had to sing only one work for the rest of my life, this would be the one! The music contains everything: the Mystery of the Incarnation and the overwhelming truth of the Revelation; and the musical writing is so very dense!
DOWLAND
Come again, Sweet Love
Alfred Deller
Harmonia Mundi
790245
In this repertory, the counter-tenor Alfred Deller is an absolute point of reference.
DOWLAND
Western Wind and others English Folk Songs and Ballads
Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré,
John Sothcott
Vanguard Classics 8111
This is the most beautiful music, simple and poetic to the highest degree.
MARIA CALLAS
La Divina
Philarmonia Orchestra
EMI Classics 54702
This collection made by EMI, La Divina, brings together the magnificent arias interpreted by Callas, that exceptional artist who is a legend in our own time.
CHET BAKER
She was too good to me
Sony Columbia
Chet Baker may surprise you! He is a very great singer whom I admire enormously.
ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
Antonio Brasileiro
Sony Discos
I am very susceptible to the rhythm of the bossa-nova.
VIVALDI
Nisi Dominus
Andreas Scholl
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Paul Dyer
Decca 466964I recorded this CD with one of my favourite orchestras. It is a marvellous ensemble with which I feel in perfect sympathy. The musicians are not only technically excellent, but we also share the same ideas about music. A rare harmony has established itself between the orchestra, its director Paul Dyer and me. On tour, from the very first concert we were in total empathy. It was an extraordinary experience.
FRANK SINATRA
The Very Best of Frank Sinatra
Warner
He interests me a lot because of his extreme professionalism, the quality and sensuality of his voice and his artistic personality.
HÄNDEL
Solomon Scholl,
Dam-Jensen,
Hagley, Bickley, Gritton,
Agnew,
Harvey Gabrieli Consort and Players
Paul McCreesh
EMI CDH 7 63 194 2
A radiant poetry and joy emanate from this oratorio by Handel. Solomon personifies that serene wisdom which calls out to mankind, which the choir represents and whose interventions traverse a great range of moods, from meditative gentleness to enthusiastic power. I have fond memories of the recording sessions in the small church at Tooting with Paul McCreesh.
BACH
Matthäus-Passion
Bostridge, Selig, Rubens,
Scholl, Güra, Henschel,
Collegium Vocale Gent
Philippe Herreweghe
Harmonia Mundi HMC
951676.78
The most intimate work and yet the most vast in terms of the performance forces it requires. In it, Bach expresses his extreme religious fervour. One is seized by the lyricism of the prayer and meditation. I always wonder whether I am up to singing music of such dimensions. To interpret Bach is an act which carries a veritable responsibility requiring real commitment. Once again, Philippe Herreweghe's interpretation highlights the exceptional qualities of this work and the intense emotion it exudes.
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