Maria Ivogun - Operatic Arias 1916-1932
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Artist: Maria IvogunEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1992-02-28
Music Label: Allegro Corporation
Soundtracks:
- Lo, Here The Genle Lark
- L' Allegro, Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato, Penseroso-Aria (Sweet Bird)
- Don Pasquale: Ah! Un Foco Insolito
- Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ardon Gl' incensi
- Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa
- La Traviata: E Strano...Ah, Fors E Lui...Follie, Follie...Sempre Libera
- Nocturne in E Flat Op. 9 No.2
- Les Huguenots: Une Dame Noble Et Sage
- Die Lustigen Weiber Von Windsor: Nun Eilt' Herbei
- Horch, Horch, Die Lerche
- Winterreise: Die Post
- Fruhlingstimmen Walzer
- Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald
- Liebesfreud
- O Du Liabs Angeli/Z'Lauterbach Hab' I' Mein Strumpf Verlor'n
- Gsatzli/Maria Auf Dem Berge
- An Der Schonen Blauen Donau
- Die Fledermaus: Klange Der Heimat
Music reviews of Operatic Arias 1916-1932
Music Review: Fine introduction to the work of Maria Ivogun
Rating: 4 Stars
Maria Ivogun was born in 1891 and lived until 1987, almost making her centennial birthday. This CD focuses on recordings made in the latter 19 teens into the 1920s, the peak of her career. There are also a couple items from the 1930s that suggested that her voice was still in pretty good form even then, although clearly not at its peak. This CD features three Strauss waltzes, a variety of arias, and some songs (e.g., Schubert). All in all, a fine CD by a fine singer. I only wish that the technology were better so that we could get a more accurate portrayal of her voice.
A sampling to give a sense of her singing. . . .
"Ardon gl'incensi" from Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor." One wishes that she had also done "Spargi d'amaro pianto," that wonderful cabaletta. Nonetheless, she essays a well turned version of this work. Hers is a rich voice that traverses the lower to upper registers well and seamlessly. There is some nice ornamentation, with some good (and a few not so good) trills. There are good staccato notes; she floats a nice high note to close this cut out.
From "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," there is the ever popular "Una voce poco fa." She shows good vocal agility, floats some nice high notes, hits staccato notes confidently and well, shows off a nice trill. A nice version.
"E strano" to "Sempre libera" from "La Traviata" (it sounds a bit strange sung in German!). The first part is touchingly sung. Ivogun shows off a nice trill to close out "Ah, fors'e lui." Lots of agility. Finally, "Sempre libera," taken at a crisp pace. She hits the higher notes cleanly with a nice close.
"Voices of Spring" by Johann Strauss Jr. is prettily sung. A good trill early on. She catches the spirit of Strauss. Again, well done staccato notes. The top note at the end is hit well but only most fleetingly.
Finally, Strauss' "Blue Danube." This is a lot of fun to listen to! My notes say that this is characterized by nice high notes, easy movement from register to register, decent trills, nice staccato notes. There is a nice closing high note.
Perhaps not one of the best known singers of the era, but clearly Maria Ivogun was one of the best of the sopranos. Those not familiar with her work would be well rewarded by listening to this CD.
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