City of Strangers by Ute Lemper - DeepRiffs

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Although Ute Lemper is best known to her devoted cult following as one of the great cabaret singers of all time, the German-born singer began as a stage actress, and has continued this career in tandem with her cabaret work. 1995's CITY OF STRANGERS combines the two sides of Lemper's musical persona, putting songs by the idiosyncratically brilliant Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim next to chansons by the equally unique French composer Jacques Prevert.

As with all fine settings like this, the combination reveals more what the two composers have in common than how they differ. There are tracks by other composers on CITY OF STRANGERS, but Sondheim and Prevert's presence is felt even in songs they didn't compose. The arrangements, alternating between full orchestration and simple bandoneon and vocal, suit the songs beautifully, and Lemper sings with characteristic passion and grace.

1. Sondheim: Losing my Mind

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Other

2. Kosma: Barbara

Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Author: Jacques Prévert; Production
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

3. Waxman: Allein in einer grossen Stadt

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Franz Waxman; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

4. Verger: J'attends

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Christiane Verger; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

5. Sondheim: Ladies who Lunch

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Other

6. Kosma: Fine Day

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

7. Kosma: Immense and red

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

8. Sondheim: Being Alive

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Other

9. Kosma: Déjeuner du matin

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

10. Hollaender: Die Kleptomanin

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Friedrich Hollaender; Composer
Lyricist: Friedrich Hollaender; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production
Composer Lyricist: Friedrich Hollaender; Other

11. Wal-Berg: Embrasse-moi

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Wal-berg; Composer
Lyricist: Wal-berg; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production
Composer Lyricist: Wal-berg; Other

12. Eisler: Der Graben

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Hanns Eisler; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

13. Kosma: The Garden

Performer: Ute Lemper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ute Lemper; Main Performer
Vocals: Ute Lemper; Performer
Ensemble: Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Conductor: Bruno Fontaine; Conductor
Producer: Bruno Fontaine; Production
Recording: Philippe Laffont; Production
Studio Personnel: Philippe Laffont; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 13 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Vocal, Rock, Adult Alternative, Vocal Pop, Cabaret

Label

Decca Music Group Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
French (France)
German (Germany)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

28944440027