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I've been a von Otter fan for a number of years now and almost always, blindly purchase her recordings immediately upon release, never having to be either persuaded or dissuaded. I'm rarely, if ever, wholly disappointed. And this is no exception. Von Otter is one of the most intelligent and completely versatile singers on the classical music scene. Her ability to go from Baroque to 20th century works (like her Melisande for Haitink) is admirable and always tasteful. In "Music for a While" she seems, at times, too eager to please, if you will. It's obvious she means to be cheeky, but at times comes across rather annoying and that is not something that she wears well. I don't take anything so seriously that I can't see what the ultimate aim was, but it just seemed somewhat silly and smacking of effort; however, I still think that is a more than worthy recital and one that will provide a great deal of entertainment to both her established fan base and any newcomers. Her Dowland selections are where she really shines, imbuing those lovely pieces with a pathos and quiet dignity that have become her trademark, especially in the early music field, where projects such as "Lamenti" and "Coronation of Poppea" with Gardiner (her "Addio Roma" is nothing short of spectacular) being especially memorable. The lute/theorbo solo pieces are recorded at too low a level, making one having to strain to get the full effect. Yes, the voice doesn't have the bloom it once did, but it's still a gorgeous instrument. I think that those, like myself, who believe in Ms. von Otter's innate artistry and musicality will not be disappointed, so go ahead and purchase it; believe me, you won't be that upset over the few excesses that you'll ultimately be sorry.
TRACKLIST
# Amanti, io vi so dire, for voice & continuo
Composed by Benedetto Ferrari
with Anders Ericson, Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Arie musicali Bk.1 No.15, Se l'aura spira, in 3 sections for solo voice
Composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi
with Anders Ericson, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Dovr? dunque morire
Composed by Giulio Caccini
with Anders Ericson, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Ecco di dolci raggi, madrigal for tenor (from Scherzi musicali), SV 249/1
Composed by Claudio Monteverdi
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Quel sguardo sdegnosetto, madrigal for soprano (from Scherzi musicali), SV 247/1
Composed by Claudio Monteverdi
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Capona (Intavolatura di chitarrone, Book 4)
Composed by Giovanni Girolamo (Johann Hieronymus) Kapsberger
with Anders Ericson
# L'incoronazione di Poppea, opera in 3 acts, SV 308 Adagiati, Poppea
Composed by Claudio Monteverdi
with Anders Ericson, Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Udite, amanti, for voice & continuo
Composed by Barbara Strozzi
with Anders Ericson, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Ciaccona
Composed by Bernardo Storace
with Jory Vinikour
# Saraband for harpsichord in A minor, Z. 654
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour
# Pausanias, the Betrayer of his Country, incidental music, Z. 585 Sweeter than roses
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# The Tempest, or, The Enchanted Island, semi-opera, Z. 631 Dear, pretty youth
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Oedipus, incidental music, Z. 583 Music for a while
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, incidental music, Z. 587 There's not a swain
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter
# Now that the sun hath veiled his light, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 193
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Jory Vinikour, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Arpegiatta
Composed by Giovanni Girolamo (Johann Hieronymus) Kapsberger
with Jory Vinikour, Jakob Lindberg
# In darkness let me dwell, for voice, lute & bass viol (A Pilgrimes Solace)
Composed by John Dowland
with Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Can she excuse my wrongs, for 4 voices & lute (First Book of Songs)
Composed by John Dowland
with Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Weep you no more, sad fountains, for 4 voices & lute (Third Book of Songs)
Composed by John Dowland
with Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# What if I never speed?, for 4 voices & lute (Third Book of Songs)
Composed by John Dowland
with Anne Sofie von Otter, Jakob Lindberg
# Fantasie for lute
Composed by Robert (ii) Johnson
with Jakob Lindberg
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