Linn Records is delighted to present the wonderful Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill in her debut solo recital. Cargill’s performances of Mahler’s Symphony No 3 and Das Lied von der Erde at the BBC Proms have won her widespread acclaim; here she pairs Mahler’s lieder with five of Alma Mahler’s lesser-known but equally engaging songs. These personal and highly romantic songs are perfectly complemented by Cargill’s poetic sensitivity; her warm and vibrant voice, with the emotional insight borne of opera, is breathtakingly beautiful. She is joined by her frequent recital partner Simon Lepper.
A 24-bit 192 kHz studio master for this album is available from the Linn Records website.
The Observer'In this neck of the woods we are familiar, and terminally smitten, with the ultra-gorgeous voice of mezzo Karen Cargill, particularly through her work with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. She has rec ...
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