"Drama Queens" is a captivating collection of arias by the renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, showcasing her extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic depth. Released on October 26, 2012, under the Erato/Warner Classics label, this album is a testament to DiDonato's versatility and artistry, spanning a variety of operatic roles from the Baroque to the Classical era.
The album features a stunning array of arias from operas by composers such as Handel, Vivaldi, and Cesti, each piece highlighting DiDonato's ability to convey a range of emotions and characters. From the powerful and dramatic "Morte, col fiero aspetto" from "Antonio e Cleopatra" to the tender and melancholic "Piangerò la sorte mia" from "Giulio Cesare in Egitto," DiDonato's performances are nothing short of breathtaking.
With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, "Drama Queens" offers a rich and immersive listening experience, perfect for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. DiDonato's impeccable technique, expressive phrasing, and ability to bring each character to life make this album a standout in her discography. Whether you're a fan of opera or simply appreciate exceptional vocal performances, "Drama Queens" is an album that will leave you inspired and moved.
Tracks
Berenice : Da torbida procellaGiuseppe Maria Orlandini, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Ifigenia in Aulide : Madre diletta, abbracciamiGiovanni Porta, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Alcina : Ma quando torneraiGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Fredegunda : Lasciami piangereReinhard Keiser, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Antonio e Cleopatra : Morte, col fiero aspettoJohann Adolf Hasse, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Giulio Cesare in Egitto : Piangerò la sorte miaGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Orontea : Intorno all'idol mioAntonio Cesti, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Alessandro : Brilla nell'almaGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Octavia : Geloso, sospettoReinhard Keiser, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
L'incoronazione di Poppea : Disprezzata reginaClaudio Monteverdi, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Merope : Sposa, son disprezzataGeminiano Giacomelli, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Berenice : Col versar, barbaro, il sangueGiuseppe Maria Orlandini, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Armida : Vedi, se t'amo... Odio, furor, dispettoJoseph Haydn, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
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