Lilli Paasikivi - Alma Mahler: Complete Songs (2003)
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 226 MB | 50:59
Genre: Classical | Label: Ondine
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 226 MB | 50:59
Genre: Classical | Label: Ondine
Though well known throughout Europe as a contralto/mezzo-soprano of distinction, Lilli Paasikivi is too little known in this country and this CD should be heard as an introduction to her high standards of artistry. Yes, she can be heard on other recordings (Mahler's Symphony No. 3 with Zander conducting, a new recording of Sibelius' 'Kullervo', and Stravinsky's 'Mavra' among others), but this recording of the songs of Mahler's wife, Alma Mahler, places her center stage with Jorma Panula conducting the Finnish Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in his own orchestrations of Alma Mahler's song for voice and piano.