Experience the enchanting vocals of the renowned Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in her captivating album "Kiri Te Kanawa: A Portrait," released on September 19, 2011, under the Warner Classics label. This exquisite collection of opera and classical pieces showcases the artist's remarkable range and artistry, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Kiri Te Kanawa, born in Gisborne, New Zealand, in 1944, has graced the stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses and has made at least 40 recordings throughout her illustrious career. Her mellow yet vibrant lyric soprano voice has brought life to the works of Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, and many other composers.
This album features a diverse selection of arias and songs, including iconic pieces from operas by Charpentier, Massenet, Berlioz, Puccini, and Strauss, as well as beloved compositions by Gershwin. Highlights include the poignant "La mamma morta" from Puccini's "Andrea Chénier," the enchanting "Poveri fiori" from "Adriana Lecouvreur," and the timeless Gershwin classics "Somebody Loves Me," "Love Is Here to Stay," "Embraceable You," and "Summertime."
"Kiri Te Kanawa: A Portrait" is a testament to the artist's enduring talent and her ability to captivate audiences with her stunning vocal performances. Whether you are a long-time fan of Kiri Te Kanawa or a newcomer to her work, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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: "Ich werd' jetzt in die Kirchen" (Marschallin, Octavian, Footmen)Richard Strauss, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa/Bernard Haitink, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Korngold: Die tote Stadt, Op. 12, Act I: Lied. "Glück, das mir verblied" (Marietta)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Kiri Te Kanawa, Philharmonia Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Gershwin: Somebody Loves Me (From "George White's Scandels") [Orch. de Packh]George Gershwin, Kiri Te Kanawa, New Princess Theater Orchestra, John McGlinn
Gershwin: Love Is Here to Stay (From "The Goldwyn Follies") [Orch. Powell]George Gershwin, Kiri Te Kanawa, New Princess Theater Orchestra, John McGlinn
Gershwin: Embraceable You (From "Girl Crazy") [Orch. Russell Bennett]George Gershwin, Kiri Te Kanawa, New Princess Theater Orchestra, John McGlinn
Gershwin: Summertime (From "Porgy and Bess")George Gershwin, Kiri Te Kanawa, New Princess Theater Orchestra, John McGlinn, New York Choral Artists
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