Charmes / Various- Charmes

Soprano Olena Tokar and pianist Igor Gryshyn present an exquisite recital of songs by Alma Mahler-Werfel, Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot-Garca and Vtezslava Kaprlov. Alma Mahler-Werfel wrote over 50 songs relatively early in her life, and the selection performed on this album reveals her talent for expressive word-setting in a rich, atmospheric style. Clara Schumann was recognized as a child prodigy for her abilities both as a pianist and as a composer, and her songs, including the Op. 12 songs heard here, were co-published alongside those of her husband, Robert. Pauline Viardot-Garca was a polymath whose three-octave singing range inspired many composers. She wrote over 100 songs of her own in an array of styles; those chosen for this recital demonstrate the quality and variety of her output. Vtezslava Kaprlov produced a remarkable amount of music, much of it published during her short life, including songs that exude a perfumed impressionism. Olena Tokar has a growing reputation for her stunning performances in opera, in the concert hall and in recitals, while Igor Gryshyn shows similar versatility in his roles as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

Tracklist:

1. 5 Lieder: No. 1, Die Stille Stadt
2. 5 Lieder: No. 2, In Meines Vaters Garten
3. 5 Lieder: No. 3, Laue Sommernacht
4. 5 Lieder: No. 4, Bei Dir Ist Es Traut
5. 5 Lieder: No. 5, Ich Wandle Unter Blumen
6. 3 Gedichte Aus Rckerts “Liebesfrhling”, Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst Du Um Schnheit
7. 3 Gedichte Aus Rckerts “Liebesfrhling”, Op. 12: No. 1, Er Ist Gekommen
8. 3 Gedichte Aus Rckerts “Liebesfrhling”, Op. 12: No. 3, Warum Willst Du And’re Fragen
9. O Lust, O Lust, Op. 23 No. 6
10. Geheimes Flstern Hier Und Dort, Op. 23 No. 3
11. Nixe Binsefu, Vwv 1132
12. Ha Luli, Vwv 1106
13. Der Grtner, Vwv 1097
14. Upon The Hills Of Georgia, Vwv 1037
15. 2 Roses, Vwv 1055
16. Chant Du Soir, Vwv 1063
17. Gorgienne, Vwv 1066
18. Navdy, Op. 12 No. 1
19. Potkali Se Vera Lid Dva
20. A Jednoho Dne Se Bude Ptt
21. Ruce, Op. 12 No. 3