Teresa Berganza: An Evening of Song (Schwetzinger Festspiele Edition, 1985)

Featuring

Teresa Berganza
Juan Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Joseph Haydn
Modest Mussorgsky
Gabriel Fauré
Ottorino Respighi

Ernani Braga
Gioachino Rossini

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Recording & Production

The Schwetzinger Festspiele has a unique documentation history, as every musical event has been recorded and broadcast since its inception in 1952.

Interpretation

Teresa Berganza is described as a master of 'word painting,' able to convey the emotional world of the music without the listener needing to understand the lyrics.

Recording & Production

This album is a live recording from a Lieder recital given by Teresa Berganza at the Schwetzinger Festspiele in 1985.

Performer Biography

Teresa Berganza, the mezzo-soprano on this album, received her training at the Conservatory in her hometown of Madrid, where she won various prizes before graduating.

Historical Context

The Schwetzinger Festspiele, where this album was recorded, became the largest classical radio festival in the world, with approximately 550 broadcasts annually across all continents.

Performer Biography

Teresa Berganza's international career began with her performance as the title role in Rossini's La Cenerentola at the 1959 Glyndebourne Festival.

Interpretation

Teresa Berganza's recordings are noted for their timeless quality, having survived various performance trends and remaining pleasing to listeners decades later.