Poulenc: Gloria; Stabat Mater
Boston Pops Orchestra, Kathleen Battle, Seiji Ozawa & Tanglewood Festival Chorus
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| Total: 18 Songs |
Customer Reviews
Many Strengths -- A Few Weaknesses
Ozawa is a great interpreter, and Kathleen Battle is a fine soprano. The orchestra understands the brightness of Poulenc's orchestrations. However, there is still a bit of a lacking, especially in the choir, which is placed further away from the microphones than they should be. Consequently, they are continually overshadowed by the orchestra. It's hard to argue, however, with the right tempos, the excellent playing, and the wonderful soloist.
Biography
Formed: July 11, 1885 in Boston, MA
Genre: Classical
Years Active: '20s, '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
For year after year, decade after decade, the Boston Pops were one of the most popular orchestras in America. Through concerts, tours, and an endless series of record albums, they brought classical music, marches, and contemporary pop to millions of listeners. Over the course of the 20th century, the orchestra was recorded more than any other. They developed a repertoire that functioned as the de facto American classical and pop lexicon. The Boston Pops were populists, emphasizing melody and texture...
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