Barbara Bonney Geoffrey Parsons "An die Freude" W.A. Mozart

Barbara Bonney is one of the leading lyric sopranos of her generation. With over 100 recordings to her name, her artistry has been documented for generations of singers to come. Her Sophie (Rosenkavalier) is legendary the world over, as are her Mozart roles of Susanna (Figaro), Parmina (Zauberflote). Ms. Bonney devoted much of her 30 year career to Lieder, and continues to sing Lied-Recitals and Orchestral Concerts. She is a devoted mentor of the new-generation-singer, and is currently Professor at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, as well as guest professor of the Royal Academy of Music in London.




For Ms. Bonneys current concert schedule and more I invited to visit her official web-site at: http://www.barbarabonney.com

Ms Bonney is represented internationally by Michael Storrs Music Ltd. http://www.michaelstorrsmusic.co.uk

Geoffrey Penwill Parsons was born in Sydney, Australia. In 1950, he settled in England, where his first big break came accompanying the bass-baritone Peter Dawson. He also worked closely with the eminent German lieder singer Gerhard Husch, and in 1961 accompanied Miss Schwarzkopf in a recital at Festival Hall in London. He worked regularly in some 40 countries, including more than 30 tours of Australia.

He was an honorary member of both the Royal Academy and the Guildhall School of Music, and a fellow of the Royal College of Music, where he was Prince Consort Professor of piano accompaniment. In addition, he was an Officer of the Order of Australia and the Order of the British Empire, and in 1992 received the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year Award. Many of his numerous recordings also won awards. At the time of his death in 1995 he had become a genial godfather to a new generation of superstar vocalists, including Olaf Bär, Thomas Hampson, and Barbara Bonney. He was also in demand as a teacher, and his master classes were avidly attended.

"An die Freude"
W.A. Mozart

Freude, Königin der Weisen,
Die, mit Blumen um ihr Haupt,
Dich auf güldner Leier preisen,
Ruhig, wenn die Bosheit schnaubt:
Höre mich von deinem Throne,
Kind der Weisheit, deren Hand
Immer selbst in deine Krone
Ihre schönsten Rosenband.

Göttin, o so sei, ich flehe,
Deinem Dichter immer hold,
Daß er schimmernd Glück verschmähe,
Reich in sich auch ohne Gold;
Daß sein Leben zwar verborgen,
Aber ohne Sklaverei,
Ohne Flecken, ohne Sorgen,
Weisen Freunden theuer sei!

"Ode to Joy"

Joy, Queen of the wise,
Those with flowers around her head,
Praise you on Gilded lyre
Quiet, if the malice snorts:
Hear me from thy throne,
Children of Wisdom, whose hand
Always, even in your crown
Your most beautiful Rose Band.

Goddess, was oh, so, I beseech,
Your poet always hold,
Shiny happy that he disdained,
Empire in itself, even without gold;
That his life, although hidden,
But without slavery,
No stains, no worries
Wise was dear friends!

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[scheepalicious]

What an exquisite voice.

[acatalano2641]

@scheepalicious

I agree with you 100% !!!

[GniTsrne]

A wonderful recording.

[acatalano2641]

Yes...I agree :)

[MrPHBarr1919]

Like always EXCELLENT.

[acatalano2641]

Thank you for your kind words

and support :)

[TheAnnieGee]

Ein Genuss von höchster Güte:-)