Liederabend 1992

Featuring

Marilyn Horne
Martin Katz
Gioachino Rossini

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Recording & Production

This album is Marilyn Horne's contribution to the 200th birthday of composer Gioachino Rossini, recorded with her long-time accompanist Martin Katz.

Performer Biography

Marilyn Horne's early career in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, involved performing a repertoire not suited to her voice, leading to what she called 'galley years'.

Critical Reception

Marilyn Horne and Joan Sutherland's partnership was described by leading music journalist John Steane as 'the most brilliant in record history'.

Performer Biography

The Fondazione Rossini in Pesaro, Italy, honored Marilyn Horne as 'La più grande Rossini cantante del mondo' (the greatest female Rossini singer in the world).

Performer Biography

Marilyn Horne, the mezzo-soprano on this album, began her career as a background singer in film productions and as a 'pirate' who imitated pop hits.

Performer Biography

Marilyn Horne's career shifted to bel canto after Richard Bonynge, mentor and husband of Joan Sutherland, convinced her to concentrate on that repertoire.