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Ian Bostridge - The English Songbook
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR
  • Artistry beyond measure
  • Perfectly Enjoyable
  • Do Not Be Deceived By His Look Of Innocence
  • One of the best English-Song CD's available
 Ian Bostridge - The English Songbook

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  4. Perspectives
  5. Ian Bostridge - Liederkreis Op. 24, Dichterliebe Op. 48 & 7 Lieder

ASIN: B00002CF0T
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

  1. La Belle Bame sans Merci
  2. Sleep
  3. I Will Go With My Father A-Ploughing
  4. The Cloths of Heaven
  5. To Gratiana Dancing and Singing
  6. To Lucasta, On Going To The Wars
  7. Twilight Fancies
  8. Orpheus With His Lute
  9. Jillian of Berry
  10. Cradle Song
  11. The Dance Continued
  12. Linden Lea
  13. Silent Noon
  14. My Love's An Arbutus
  15. The Death of Queen Jane
  16. No Longer Mourn For Me
  17. Since We Loved
  18. The Sally Gardens
  19. Rest, Sweet Nymphs
  20. Come Away, Death
  21. Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal
  22. Bold William Taylor
  23. Brigg Fair
  24. The Little Turtle Dove

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR.......2002-10-09

Ian Bostridge has one of the most beautiful voices on record, and he has consistently shown courage and wisdom in selecting material that will extend and develop his gifts. Not all of this material has been a perfect match for his young and soaring tenor voice, notably some of Schubert's more dramatic "lieder". In contrast, nothing could be more perfectly suited to his voice than this generous and beautiful collection of traditional English poetic settings by Britten, Finzi, Grainger, Warlock and others.

Bostridge brings more than just a beautiful tone and a subtle musical phrasing to these songs. The challenge any intepreter of English songs has to face is that, in contrast with the pure syllables of most continental languages, the complex vowels of "Southern British English" are formidably difficult to render attractively in song. It's not just a question of singing them prettily. Think how accurately the pronunciation of a word like "house" or "bath" can betray someone's geographical and social background; our vowels are a caste-mark as well as a means of communication. But somehow Bostridge himself, in his fruitful partnership with Julius Drake, manages to transcend our socio-linguistic divisions and deliver these songs in a way that places no barrier between the listener and the music.

The material is wonderful in its own right - a collection of lilting pastoral airs and occasional boisterous ditties. They are at one and the same time ancient and modern, embracing at once the mutual cross-fertilisation between classical and "pop" sensibilities that has always underpinned the best of English music. Even the most trivial of these songs (e.g. "Jillian of Berry") are memorable, and some of them (notably Sir Charles Stanford's chilling musical setting of the Keats' poem, "La Belle Dame Sans Merci") would not have been beneath Schubert himself.

It has been fashionable over the generations to belittle British classic music. "The land without song" England was dubbed, as the sleeve notes poignantly remind us. This CD is a healthy reminder that the global success of English popular music in the latter four decades of the 20th century did not appear out of nowhere; it was built on a solid foundation of past accomplishment that it was for too long fashionable to dismiss. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Artistry beyond measure.......2002-09-20

This disk is a wonderful treasure. "To Gratiana Dancing and Singing" is an exquisite song that you should not go another day without hearing. I am speaking literally.

Mr. Bostridge's interpretation of Browne's song is amazingly compelling. His ability to express goes beyond that of most other singers - even some great ones. He notes the problems in singing in English (the "extra" vowels, the English vs. German approach to word painting, etc.) and I have to say he triumphs on this disk.

As he also notes, this is NOT a recording of a recital program nor are the songs "English" in nationality - the songs are just set to texts in the English language. I had not heard of some of these composers, but I am enthusiastic in saying that every song on this disk has something very nice to recommend it - at least at the voice and hands of Ian Bostridge and Julian Drake.

I must say a few words about Mr. Drake's playing. Overall he is simply incredible. He has a beauty of tone and a singing style that is not in anyway mere accompaniment. It really isn't even a partnership. It is a unity of artistry that creates this single entity, a song. There aren't many that can pull this off and Mr. Drake should be treasured for this ability. Just amazing artistry.

Please get every disk that Mr. Bostridge and Mr. Drake have done together. You will thank me for recommending this if you didn't know this already. Feel free to email me with your thoughts on this disk or any comments you have about Bostridge and Drake.

5 out of 5 stars Perfectly Enjoyable.......2002-02-09

I already liked Ian Bostridge, but I thought "English songs" would be rather light and without substance. But I have fallen in love with this CD and never tire of it! I was already an admirer of Vaughan Williams, Britten, Finzi, Warlock and Delius, and I'm glad for this introduction to other composers as well. Also, much beautiful poetry is chosen, from Shakespeare, Yeats, Rossetti, Keats, and others, and each is treated with careful consideration by the composer, *partnering* music with poetry rather than simply enhancing or overshadowing the lyric. Bostridge seems to have the perfect voice for this music, light and charming when appropriate, heart-breaking at other times, always an engaging storyteller. He obviously understands intimately each word and note that he sings. The listener can hear his facial expressions and body language! The English Songbook is a beautiful collection of excellent craftsmanship, and one of the best CDs I have.

5 out of 5 stars Do Not Be Deceived By His Look Of Innocence.......2001-10-14

Just look at Ian on the cover photo of this CD. He's sitting there looking coy, playing with his finger, hair a little mussed, with a very cute boyish smile, as if to say, "I didn't do anything wrong mommy, honest." Well he has done it this time.

This CD was my first exposure to Ian Bostridge. I bought it because I was very surprised to know that one of my favorite poems, the Cloths of Heaven by Yeats, was set to music. I spent 17 bucks for one song, and ended up cashing in on 23 others.

To Gratiana Dancing and Singing quickly became a favorite, as did Bold William Taylor. This last one was my first realization of Ian's gift of storytelling. Somehow he is able to make his voice sound like a woman, namely Sally Gray, and the narrator, and the macho Captain, all in the same song. The multiple personalities come out to play similarly in The Death of Queen Jane. I am lulled into quiet reflection and relaxation when Ian sings the Cradle Song.

Check out his CDs of Schubert Lieder, also accompanied by Julius Drake. Ian may be even more at home in German than he is in his native English! Julius is at home with Schubert, especially the water songs, and we are at home listening to this wonderfully weird, warm voice paired with masterful piano playing.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best English-Song CD's available.......2001-09-12

Unlike the reviewer "A music fan from California, USA" I realize that this is not a recital program of music (as even noted in the liner). This is though, an unequaled collection of some of the most beautiful English Songs ever. Ian is on top of his game and J Drake plays, well, I don't have the words. He never fails to impress with his skills. Each key under each finger sings! Back to Ian. As a professional tenor, I am in awe of his voice. It is tender, moving, all the things you want in a good recitalist, and (unlike any of the opera tenors I can think of) it is note perfect. Yes, there are times when his voice seems a little light for the song he may be performing, but it is passionate and caries the pathos of each note/word he sings. BUY THIS CD - you will love it for ever!
A Treasury of English Song
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    Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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    ASIN: B0001O2OBI
    Release Date: 2004-05-11
    War's Embers
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      Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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      ASIN: B000EXZGSE
      Release Date: 2006-05-09
      The Ultimate Collection
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        		The Ultimate Collection

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        ASIN: B000068TKN
        Release Date: 2002-06-25

        Tracks:

        1. Waltz of My Heart - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello, Charles Prentice
        2. We'll Gather Lilacs - Webster Booth, Jack Byfield, Anne Ziegler
        3. I Can Give You the Starlight - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
        4. Shine Through My Dreams - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
        5. Someday My Heart Will Awake - Harry Acres, Vanessa Lee
        6. Love Is My Reason - Harry Acres, Muriel Barron, Ivor Novello
        7. Glamorous Night - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
        8. Music in May - Dorothy Dickson, The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
        9. Why Is There Ever Goodbye? - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, , Charles Prentice
        10. Fold Your Wings - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
        11. My Dearest Dear - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello, Charles Prentice
        12. Leap Year Waltz - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
        13. Girl I Knew - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice, Elisabeth Welch,
        14. Vitality - Harry Acres,
        15. When the Gypsy Played - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
        16. Violin Begins to Play - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Denise Martin
        17. Gates of Paradise - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Denise Martin
        18. Wings of Sleep - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Oliver Gilbert, Ivor Novello, Charles Prentice
        19. Love Made the Song - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice,
        20. Fly Home Little Heart - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee
        21. And Her Mother Came Too - Jack Buchanan
        22. Keep the Home Fires Burning - John McCormack
        Shine Through My Dreams
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Stunning Collection of Unbelievable Material
        		 Shine Through My Dreams

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        ASIN: B00004Z3JV
        Release Date: 2000-12-26

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        2. Glamorous Night [From Glamorous Night] - Mary Ellis
        3. When the Gipsy Played [From Glamorous Night] - Mary Ellis
        4. Far Away in Shanty Town [From Glamorous Night] - Elisabeth Welch
        5. Girl I Knew [From Glamorous Night] - Elisabeth Welch
        6. Shine Through My Dreams [From Glamorous Night] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
        7. Selection [From Crest of the Wave] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
        8. Rose of England [From Crest of the Wave] - Edgar Elmes
        9. If You Only Knew [From Crest of the Wave] - Dorothy Dickson
        10. Why Isn't It You [From Crest of the Wave] - Walter Crisham, Dorothy Dickson
        11. Haven of Your Heart [From Crest of the Wave] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Oliver Gilbert
        12. Waltz of My Heart [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello
        13. Wings of Sleep [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Oliver Gilbert, Ivor Novello
        14. My Life Belongs to You [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Dunston Hart
        15. I Can Give You the Starlight [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis
        16. My Dearest Dear [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello
        17. Primrose [From the Dancing Years] - Roma Beaumont
        18. Leap Year Waltz [From the Dancing Years] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra
        19. Three Ballet Tunes [From the Dancing Years] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice

        Tracks:

        1. Selection [From Perchance to Dream] - Harry Acres
        2. We'll Gather Lilacs [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron, Oliver Gilbert
        3. Woman's Heart [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron, Ivor Novello
        4. Curtsy to the King [From Perchance to Dream] - Roma Beaumont
        5. Love Is My Reason [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron
        6. Highwayman Love [From Perchance to Dream] - Olive Gibert, Male Chorus
        7. This Is My Wedding Day [From Perchance to Dream] - Harry Acres, Muriel Barron
        8. Selection: King's Rhapsody [From King's Rhapsody] - Peter Yorke
        9. Someday My Heart Will Awake/Take Your Girl [From King's Rhapsody] - Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Chorus
        10. Fly Home Little Heart/The Mayor of Perpignan/The Gates of Paradise ... - Philis Dare, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Dennis Martin
        11. Mountian Dove/If This Were Love/The Violin Began to Play [From ...] - Vanessa Lee, Larry Mandon, Dennis Martin
        12. Violin Began to Play [From King's Rhapsody] - Vanessa Lee
        13. Gates of Paradise [From King's Rhapsody] - Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Dennis Martin
        14. Someday My Heart Will Awake [From King's Rhapsody] - Vanessa Lee
        15. Coronation Scene and Finale [From King's Rhapsody] - Harry Acres, , Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Chorus
        16. Selection of Ivor Novello Melodies: Glamorous Night (Intro)/Shine ... - Peter Yorke

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Stunning Collection of Unbelievable Material.......2006-07-27

        What a great collection of original material.

        Shame about the skimpy and sycophantic liner notes.
        War's Embers: Songs by Browne, Butterworth, Farrar, Finzi, Gurney, Kelly
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • A classic recording
        • great music - bad singer
        		 War's Embers: Songs by Browne, Butterworth, Farrar, Finzi, Gurney, Kelly

        Manufacturer: Hyperion
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000002ZER
        Release Date: 1997-09-09

        Tracks:

        1. Requiem da Camera: Only A Man Harrowing Clods
        2. In Flanders
        3. Ha'nacker Mill
        4. Black Stitchel
        5. By A Brierside
        6. Blaweary
        7. The Twa Corbies
        8. The Fiddler Of Dooney
        9. Goodnight To The Meadow
        10. Severn Meadows
        11. Vagabond Songs, Op. 10: The Wanderer's Song Op. 10 No. 1
        12. Vagabond Songs, Op. 10: Silent Noon
        13. Vagabond Songs, Op. 10: The Roadside Fire Op. 10 No. 3
        14. Hawk And Buckle
        15. The Ship 'The Elizas'
        16. Orpheus
        17. Tears
        18. Under The Greenwood Tree
        19. Sleep
        20. Spring

        Tracks:

        1. Arabia
        2. The Boat Is Chafing
        3. Cathleen Ni Houlihan
        4. Edward, Edward
        5. The Night Of Trafalgar
        6. Even Such Is Time
        7. Thou Didst Delight My Eyes
        8. Most Holy Night
        9. Diaphenia
        10. Brittany Op. 21 No. 1 - Two Pasorals
        11. Come You, Mary Op. 21 No. 2
        12. Who Would Shepherd Pipes Op. 21 No. 3
        13. Shall I Compare Thee?
        14. You Are My Sky
        15. Last Hours
        16. To Violets
        17. Nine Of The Clock
        18. Epitaph In Old Mode
        19. Epitaph On Salathiel Pavy
        20. Requiescat
        21. To Gratiana Dancing And Singing

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars A classic recording.......2005-07-07

        War's Embers draws its title from composer-poet Ivor Gurney's second volume of poetry written at the Front. Conceived by Joy Finzi, the widow of composer Gerald Finzi, it features songs by composers who fought in World War I with the exception of Finzi whose teacher Ernest Farrar died two months before the war ended. The 2-CD collection features Farrar, Gurney, George Butterworth, Denis Browne and Frederick Kelly, the latter two being friends of the poet Rupert Brooke. Brooke died on the way to Gallipoli where Browne was killed in June 1915. This important recording brings together a fine collection of songs, including four by Denis Browne whose reputation stands on this handful of songs. (There are others that might some day be recorded). For many years it was assumed that Ivor Gurney, who spent the last 15 years of his life in an asylum, was a shell-shocked victim of the war. This is not true. Gurney suffered from a severe manic-depressive disorder that had first shown symptoms when he was in his teens. He actually flourished during the war, writing four songs that are considered masterpieces (listen to In Flanders, By A Bierside, Severn Meadows and Even such is Time), producing enough poetry for two volumes of poetry and writing hundreds of letters to his friends, primarily to musicologist-critic Marion Scott. George Butterworth, who was killed in the Battle of the Somme, was a good friend of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Finzi is represented by Only A Man Harrowing Clods (a setting of Thomas Hardy) from his Requiem da Camera, which he wrote in memory of Farrar. The performances by Martyn Hill, tenor, Stephen Varcoe, baritone, and Michael George are excellent and heartfelt. Hill was one of the first singers to record Gurney's songs. War's Embers is a must-buy CD for anyone interested in 20th English song.

        2 out of 5 stars great music - bad singer.......2002-06-20

        What a SHAME!!! This is one of the only recordings that I know of featuring the 4 songs of William Denis Browne... played very well by Stephen Varcoe - but sung terribly by Martin Hill. Much like the collection of Michael Tippett vocal music, Mr. Hill seems to scream his way through most everything he sings.
        Someone must like him, he's signed to Hyperion, and they usually choose such wonderful singers... but not this time. Let's just pray that Ian Bostridge or John Mark Ainsley will be asked to sing this wonderful repertoire... and we can use these discs as coasters!
        The baritone, Michael George, does a commentable job with the Gurney songs - sometimes a bit swallowed and throaty.

        I am not saying do not buy this recording... It's music that we should know and learn. But, this way we arent in the least tempted to simply immitate what we hear. You'll know you could sing it better, trust me.
        The Ultimate Collection
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          Manufacturer: Prism Platinum
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          ASIN: B00009PBUA
          Release Date: 2002-06-25

          Tracks:

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          2. We'll Gather Lilacs - Webster Booth, Jack Byfield, Anne Ziegler
          3. I Can Give You the Starlight - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
          4. Shine Through My Dreams - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
          5. Someday My Heart Will Awake - Harry Acres, Vanessa Lee
          6. Love Is My Reason - Harry Acres, Muriel Barron, Ivor Novello
          7. Glamorous Night - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
          8. Music in May - Dorothy Dickson, The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
          9. Why Is There Ever Goodbye? - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, , Charles Prentice
          10. Fold Your Wings - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
          11. My Dearest Dear - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello, Charles Prentice
          12. Leap Year Waltz - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
          13. Girl I Knew - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice, Elisabeth Welch,
          14. Vitality - Harry Acres,
          15. When the Gypsy Played - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Charles Prentice
          16. Violin Begins to Play - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Denise Martin
          17. Gates of Paradise - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Denise Martin
          18. Wings of Sleep - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis, Oliver Gilbert, Ivor Novello, Charles Prentice
          19. Love Made the Song - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice,
          20. Fly Home Little Heart - Harry Acres, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee
          21. And Her Mother Came Too - Jack Buchanan
          22. Keep the Home Fires Burning - John McCormack
          Gay's the World
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            		Gay's the World

            Manufacturer: Bayview
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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            GeneralGeneral | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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            GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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            GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0006OS8TU
            Release Date: 2005-04-12

            Tracks:

            1. Gay's the Word/It's Bound to Be Right on the Night/Gaiety Glad
            2. Gay's the Word/Finder, Please Return
            3. Gay's the Word/If Only He'd Looked My Way
            4. Gay's the Word/Vitality
            5. Gay's the Word/A) Sweet Thames B) Guards on Parade/Ruritania
            6. Gay's the Word/A Matter of Minutes
            7. Gay's the Word/On Such a Night as This
            8. Gay's the Word/Bees Are Buzzin'
            9. If Only She'd Looked My Way
            10. Finder, Please Return
            11. If Only She'd Looked My Way
            12. Gay's the Word/Orchestral Selection, Pt. 1: Bees Are Buzzin'/If ...
            13. Gay's the Word/Orchestral Selection, Pt. 2: Gaiety Glad/On Such a ...

            Music Composers:

            1. Argento, Dominick
            2. Arne, Thomas
            3. Arnold, Malcolm
            4. Ashley, Robert
            5. Auric, Georges
            6. Babbitt, Milton
            7. Bacewicz, Grazyna
            8. Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel
            9. Bach, Johann Christian
            10. Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich

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