Experience the enchanting vocal prowess of Kiri Te Kanawa in this comprehensive collection, "Kiri - A Portrait." This 33-track album, released in 1999, showcases the remarkable range and versatility of one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. Spanning a generous duration of 2 hours and 26 minutes, this album is a testament to Kiri Te Kanawa's enduring legacy in the world of opera and classical music.
From beloved arias like "O, mio babbino caro" from "Gianni Schicchi" and "Vissi d'arte" from "Tosca" to enchanting songs like "Hine e hine (Lullaby)" and "The Folks Who Live On The Hill," this album offers a rich tapestry of musical moments. Kiri Te Kanawa's mellow yet vibrant voice shines through in each performance, whether she is singing classical masterpieces by composers such as Mozart, Puccini, and Bach or popular tunes from musicals like "The Sound of Music" and "My Fair Lady."
"Kiri - A Portrait" is not just a compilation of songs; it is a journey through the artistic journey of Kiri Te Kanawa, highlighting her ability to seamlessly blend operatic grandeur with lighter, more accessible pieces. The album includes live recordings, such as "O, mio babbino caro" and "Hine e hine (Lullaby)" from her 1994 performance in London, adding a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the collection.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Kiri Te Kanawa or a newcomer to her extraordinary talent, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights. The meticulous selection of tracks, coupled with Te Kanawa's unparalleled vocal artistry, makes "Kiri - A Portrait" an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Gianni Schicchi: "O, mio babbino caro" - Live In London / 1994Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Barlow
Chants d'Auvergne: 2. BaileroJoseph Canteloube, Kiri Te Kanawa, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Chants d'Auvergne: 13. Malurous qu'o uno FennoJoseph Canteloube, Kiri Te Kanawa, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Porgi amorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Ch'io mi scordi di te... Non temer, amato bene, K.505Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, Mitsuko Uchida, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Nehmt meinen Dank, K. 383Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, György Fischer
Zaide, K.344 / Act 1: "Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Vier letzte Lieder, TrV 296: 3. Beim SchlafengehenRichard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Kiri Te Kanawa, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Die tote Stadt / Act 1: Glück, das mir verblieb (Mariettalied)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Barlow
Casanova: Nuns' ChorusJohann Strauss II, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Climb Ev'ry Mountain - from "The Sound of Music"Richard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Sunset Boulevard: With one lookAndrew Lloyd Webber, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Barlow
The most wonderful birthday of allCarl Davis, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra
Hine e hine (Lullaby) - Live In London / 1994Princess Te Rangi Pai, Kiri Te Kanawa, Waihirere Maori Group, Gisborne N.Z.
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1: Schnelle Fuße, rascher Mut ...Es lebe SarastroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, Olaf Bär, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
The Beggar's Opera / Act 1: Virgins are like the fair flow'r in its lustreJohn Gay, Kiri Te Kanawa, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
The Beggar's Opera / Act 2: Cease your funningJohn Gay, Kiri Te Kanawa, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: No. 18, Aria. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 / Part One: "Blute nur, du liebes Herz"Johann Sebastian Bach, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
"Bist du bei mir", BWV 508Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, Olga Hegedus
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 for Soprano and Cellos, W.389: Aria (Cantilena)Heitor Villa-Lobos, Kiri Te Kanawa, Lynn Harrell, Instrumental Ensemble
Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: 5. "Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit"Johannes Brahms, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Tosca / Act 2: "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore"Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Manon Lescaut / Act 2: Oh, sarò la più bella!...Tu, tu, amore tuGiacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, José Carreras, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Riccardo Chailly
Carmen, WD 31 / Act 3: "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante"Georges Bizet, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La traviata / Act 1: "Libiamo ne'lieti calici" (Brindisi)Giuseppe Verdi, Alfredo Kraus, Kiri Te Kanawa, Silvia Mazzoni, Giorgio Gatti, Roberto Scaltriti, Donato Di Stefano, Barry Banks, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
La traviata / Act 1: "Follie! Delirio vano è questo!" - "Sempre libera"Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, Alfredo Kraus, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
My Fair Lady: Wouldn't It Be Loverly?Frederick Loewe, Kiri Te Kanawa, Lilian Benningsen, Terry Edwards, Lindsay Benson, Joseph Cornwell, London Voices, London Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
The Folks Who Live On The HillJerome Kern, Kiri Te Kanawa, Nelson Riddle
The Enchantress: Art is calling for meVictor Herbert, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Barlow
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