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Renee Fleming: Sacred Songs and Chorals Internationally hailed as one of the truly magnificent voices of our time, beloved American soprano Renée Fleming has consistently wowed critics and audiences alike with her keen musicianship, artistic versatility, and, of course, a voice considered by many to be the gold standard of soprano sound. Recorded at Germany's historic Mainz Cathedral, Fleming performs a lush selection of sacred Christmas music, accompanied by the esteemed Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conducted by Trevor Pinnock. The concert repertoire includes selections from Handel's "Messiah" ("Rejoice Greatly"), Berlioz's "L'Enfance du Christ" ("L'Adieu des Bergers"). Also planned are "Laudamus te" from Mozart's "Mass in C Minor," Schubert's "Ave Maria," and "Simple Song" from Leonard Bernstein's "Mass." For her first holiday special on GREAT PERFORMANCES, the soprano, famous for her mastery of Strauss and Mozart arias, returns to the oratorio repertoire that was part of her early musical training while growing up in Rochester, New York and her further study as a Fulbright scholar in Germany. Learn more about the pieces from the oratorio repertoire included on her latest CD, SACRED SONGS, and featured in the concert in the essay by writer Tim Smith. Find career highlights, CD recommendations, and links to Web features from Renée Fleming's past appearances on the series in the Multimedia Presentation. Read an interview with the soprano in Dialogue, and browse the musical selections from the evening's program in the song list. Links and Resources Decca Classic's Renee Fleming site Fleming on A Prairie Home Companion Article on Fleming by Tim Smith The Beautiful Voice: Fleming's Yahoo group The Kennedy Center's bio on Fleming Handel's Messiah through the ages The Mariposa County Arts Council's Mariposa Symphony Orchestra's home page
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