Israeli soprano Chen Reiss brings intelligence and vocal beauty to this Beethoven-centered program, celebrating the composer's profound vocal works alongside contextual pieces from his contemporaries. Richard Egarr conducts The Academy of Ancient Music on period instruments, creating authentic soundscapes. The program explores Beethoven's intimate side—art songs, arias, and lesser-known vocal works revealing his lyrical gift beneath symphonic architecture. Reiss's voice—pure, articulate, and emotionally direct—proves ideal for these works, whether in Beethoven's passionate intensity or complementary pieces by composers like Gluck and Brahms. A genuinely illuminating recording that expands understanding of one of music's greatest composers.

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