Experience the golden voice of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in this exquisite collection of operatic arias, "Diva - Kiri Te Kanawa." Released in 1995, this album showcases the unparalleled talent of one of the most celebrated sopranos of her generation, offering a stunning display of her vocal prowess and dramatic depth. With a career marked by critical acclaim and a reputation for her exceptional acting ability, Kiri Te Kanawa brings each character to life with breathtaking authenticity.
Spanning a duration of one hour and eight minutes, this album features 12 iconic pieces from the operatic repertoire. From the tender and heart-wrenching "La mamma morta" from Andrea Chénier to the powerful and dramatic "Poveri fiori" from Adriana Lecouvreur, each track is a masterclass in vocal artistry. The album also includes beloved arias from works by Berlioz, Massenet, Puccini, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, providing a rich and varied listening experience.
Kiri Te Kanawa's ability to convey the nuances of each character's story is evident throughout the album. Whether she is singing the hauntingly beautiful "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!" from Suor Angelica or the passionate "D'amour l'ardente flamme" from La Damnation de Faust, her performances are marked by a deep understanding of the music and a commitment to artistic excellence.
"Diva - Kiri Te Kanawa" is a testament to the enduring appeal of opera and the timeless beauty of Kiri Te Kanawa's voice. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved arias in the operatic canon.
Tracks
Charpentier, G.: Louise, Act 3 Scene 1: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Je marche sur tous les chemins" - "Obéissons, quand leur voix appelle" (Manon)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Hérodiade, Act 1: "Celui dont la parole efface toute peine" - Air. "Il est doux, il est bon" (Salomé)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 4 Scene 15: Romance, "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Iphigénie en Tauride: O toi qui prolongeas mes jours (Act 1)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate, Orch.Of Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Puccini: Suor Angelica: "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!" (Suor Angelica)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Pagliacci: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo....Hui! Stridono lassu (Act 1)Ruggero Leoncavallo, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Andrea Chénier (1995 Digital Remaster): La mamma mortaUmberto Giordano, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri fiori (Act IV)Francesco Cilea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Da geht er hin" (Marschallin)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Staatskapelle Dresden, Bernard Haitink
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Ich werd' jetzt in die Kirchen" (Marschallin, Octavian, Footmen)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act I: Tatiana's Letter Scene. "Puskay pogibnu ya, no prezhde" (Tatiana)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa/Sir Charles Mackerras, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Charles Mackerras, Welsh National Opera Orchestra
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