French Opera Arias – Roberto Alagna (CD – Opera Arias Album)

Product Information

• Artist: Roberto Alagna (Tenor)
• Album Title: French Opera Arias
• Featured Performers:                            Product Type: CD – Opera Arias Album
  • London Voices (Chorus, Terry Edwards – Chorus Master)
  • Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
  • Conducted by Bertrand de Billy
• Label: Universal Music Group / Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
• UPC: 028947762805
• Release Year: 2006
• Country: Made in the EU
• Format: Audio CD
• Additional Credits:
  • Personal Manager & Artistic Advisor: Levan Sayan
  • Distributed by Seven Stars Systems Plus SA / Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

Overview

English:
French Opera Arias – Roberto Alagna is a captivating collection of French opera arias, showcasing the extraordinary vocal artistry of tenor Roberto Alagna. This album brings together timeless operatic masterpieces from celebrated composers such as Gluck, Massenet, Cherubini, Sounod, Bizet, Lalo, Méhul, Halévy, Meyerbeer, Berlioz, and Saint-Saëns. With the impeccable support of the London Voices and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Bertrand de Billy, this recording offers an unforgettable musical experience steeped in emotion and dramatic intensity.

Product Features

• Exquisite Vocal Performance:
  Roberto Alagna delivers powerful and expressive interpretations of classic French opera arias.
• World-Class Ensemble:
  The album features the refined sound of the London Voices and the esteemed Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
• Diverse Repertoire:
  Enjoy a rich selection of operatic works spanning from the 18th to the 19th century, including arias from Gluck’s Iphigenie an Tauride, Massenet’s Le Cid, Cherubini’s Les Abencérages, Sounod’s Mireille, Bizet’s Les Pécheurs de Perles, and more.
• Artistic Production:
  Conducted by Bertrand de Billy, each performance is meticulously recorded to capture the depth and nuance of these historic masterpieces.
• Collector’s Edition:
  Released under Universal Music Group and Deutsche Grammophon, this album is a must-have for opera lovers and collectors of premium classical recordings.

Interesting Facts

English:

• Historic Repertoire:
  The album presents a journey through the evolution of French opera, featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.
• Critical Acclaim:
  Roberto Alagna’s performance has been widely praised for its passion and technical brilliance, earning accolades from classical music critics and publications.
• Immersive Experience:
  The combined artistry of the solo tenor, a distinguished chorus, and a world-class orchestra delivers an immersive experience that captures the dramatic spirit of the operatic tradition.

Track Listing (Selected Highlights)

1. Bazin – Maitre Pathelin (1856): "Romance: Je pense à vous" – 2:49
2. Gluck – Iphigenie an Tauride (1779): "Quel langage accablant... Unis dès la plus tendre enfance"
3. Massenet – Le Cid (1885): "Anl tout est bien fini… O souverain, ó juge, ó père" – 5:02
4. Cherubini – Les Abencérages (1813): "Suspondez à ces murs... J'ai vu disparaître l'espoir"
5. Sounod – Mireille (1864): "Mon cœur est plein d'un noir souci… Anges du paradis" – 4:36
6. Grétry – L'Amant jaloux (1778): "Tandis que tout sommeille"
7. Bizet – Les Pêcheurs de perles (1848): "À cette voix... Je crois entendre encore"
8. Lalo – Le Roi d'Ys (1888): "Puisqu'on ne peut lier, vainement, ma bien-aimée"
9. Méhul – Joseph (1807): "Vainement, Pharaon dans sa reconnaissance… Champs paternels" – 2:49
10. Halévy – La Jurve (1835): "Rachel, quand du Seigneur..." – 5:49
11. Thomas – Mignon (1866): "Elle ne croyait pas, dans sa candeur naïve..."
12. Meyerbeer – L'Africaine (1865): "Pays merveilleux"
13. Berlioz – La Damnation de Faust (1846): "Nature immense"
14. Saint-Saëns – Samson et Dalila (1877): "Vois ma misère, hélas!" – 6:35
15. Bruneau – L'Attaque du moulin (1992/3): "Le jour tombe, la nuit va bercer les grands chênes" – 5:35

Note: Track durations and titles are provided as per the album booklet.

Publishers

Released by Universal Music Group and distributed by Seven Stars Systems Plus SA / Deutsche Grammophon GmbH. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or public performance is strictly prohibited.
For more details, visit www.deutschegrammophon.com/best-of-alagna.

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