Description

Plácido Domingo – The Magic Collection | Classical Opera CD Album

Product Information

UPC: 8713051490479
Product Type: CD Album
Genre: Classical / Opera
Language: Italian (primary language of opera arias)
Format: Audio CD
Release Year: 1993
Publisher: ARC Records (The Magic Collection, Telesonic Holland)
Country of Release: Netherlands

Overview

"The Magic Collection" presents an exquisite selection of operatic arias performed by the legendary Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo. This album features masterful interpretations of iconic pieces by renowned composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggiero Leoncavallo, and Francesco Cilea. Recorded live in New York and conducted by distinguished maestros including Knud Anderson, David Ettron, Franco Patane, Emerson Buckley, Julius Rudel, and Fausto Cleva, Domingo delivers performances rich in passion, vocal power, and emotional depth. Spanning a broad repertoire from Verdi’s heroic arias to Puccini’s lyrical melodies, this collection captures the versatility and artistry that have made Plácido Domingo a towering figure in the world of opera.

Product Features

Format: Audio CD, Album
Total Tracks: 14 classic opera arias
Language: Italian (primary)
Conductors featured: Knud Anderson, David Ettron, Franco Patane, Emerson Buckley, Julius Rudel, Fausto Cleva
Recording dates: 1967–1968, New York and New Orleans
Packaging artwork by Classic Image
Part of The Magic Collection series from Telesonic Holland

Track Listing

Di Quella Pira – Il Trovatore (G. Verdi)
De’ Miei Bollenti Spiriti – La Traviata (G. Verdi)
Recitar! Vesti la Giubba – I Pagliacci (R. Leoncavallo)
Dammi I Colori... Recondita Armonia – La Bohème (G. Puccini)
Intanto Amici... A Voi Tutti Salute (Brindisi) – Cavalleria Rusticana (P. Mascagni)
Hai Ben Ragione – Il Tabarro (G. Puccini)
Ingemisco – Messa da Requiem (G. Verdi)
E Lucean Le Stelle – Tosca (G. Puccini)
Siciliana: O Lola! – Cavalleria Rusticana (P. Mascagni)
Che Gelida Manina – La Bohème (G. Puccini)
L’Anima Ho Stanca – Adriana Lecouvreur (F. Cilea)
Lungi Da Lei – La Traviata (G. Verdi)
Libiamo, Ne’ Lieti Calici (Brindisi) – La Traviata (G. Verdi)
Un Di Felice Eterea – La Traviata (G. Verdi)

Interesting Facts

Plácido Domingo is celebrated worldwide as one of the most versatile and accomplished opera singers, performing over 150 roles across multiple languages including Italian, French, German, Spanish, English, and Russian.
This collection highlights performances from the late 1960s, showcasing Domingo’s lyrical and dramatic tenor voice during his prime.
The album includes iconic arias from Verdi’s masterpieces, Puccini’s beloved operas, and emotionally charged verismo works by Mascagni and Leoncavallo.
Domingo’s transition from lirico-spinto tenor roles to baritone parts later in his career reflects his continuing evolution as an artist.
The Magic Collection series is known for compiling timeless classical recordings with superb sound quality and elegant presentation.