Dive into the enchanting world of bel canto with Juan Diego Flórez's captivating album, "Una Furtiva Lagrima: Donizetti & Bellini Arias." This 2003 release from Decca Music Group Ltd. showcases the Peruvian-born tenor's extraordinary vocal prowess, featuring a collection of arias that highlight his clear, powerful voice. At just 30 years old at the time of recording, Flórez was already receiving widespread acclaim for his performances, and this album is a testament to his artistry.
The album spans a little over an hour, presenting nine exquisite selections from the operas of Gaetano Donizetti and Vincenzo Bellini. Flórez's renditions are marked by their sweet, gentle, and unpretentious delivery, making each aria a joy to experience. Highlights include the title track "Una furtiva lagrima" from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore," and the technically demanding "Ah! mes amis, quel jour de fête!" from Bellini's "La fille du régiment," where Flórez effortlessly navigates the famous nine high Cs.
Accompanied by the Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, conducted by Riccardo Frizza, Flórez's performances are richly supported, bringing these beloved arias to life with vibrant orchestration and precise musicianship. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a delightful introduction to the bel canto repertoire, showcasing some of the most beautiful and technically challenging arias in the opera canon.
Tracks
Rita: "Allegro io son"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Riccardo Frizza, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi
L'elisir d'amore / Act 2: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Riccardo Frizza, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi
I Capuleti e i Montecchi / Act 1: "O, di Capellio generosi amici...L'amo tanto, e m'è sì cara"Vincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Nicola Ulivieri, Nikola Mijailovic, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
Don Pasquale / Act 2: "Povero Ernesto! Cercherò lontana terra"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Gianluigi Petrarulo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
Don Pasquale / Act 3: "Com'è gentil...tornami a dir"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Andrea Menafra, Rossella Perrone, Giulio Patara, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
La sonnambula / Act 2: "Tutto è sciolto...Ah, perchè non posso odiarti"Vincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Ermonela Jaho, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
Elisabetta: "Ah non sogno... Disperato"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
I puritani / Act 1: "A te, o cara"Vincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Ermonela Jaho, Nikola Mijailovic, Nicola Ulivieri, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
La fille du régiment / Act 1: "Ah! mes amis, quel jour de fête!"Gaetano Donizetti, Juan Diego Flórez, Nikola Mijailovic, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Frizza
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