Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with Roberto Alagna's captivating album, "L'enchanteur." Released on April 22, 2016, under Warner Classics, this 32-track masterpiece spans a generous 2 hours and 18 minutes, showcasing the extraordinary talent of one of the most celebrated tenors of our time.
Alagna's powerful and versatile voice takes center stage, delivering a mesmerizing performance that spans a variety of iconic opera arias and duets. From the heart-wrenching "Che gelida manina" from Puccini's "La bohème" to the passionate "Di quella pira" from Verdi's "Il trovatore," each track is a testament to Alagna's technical prowess and emotional depth.
The album features a stellar lineup of composers, including Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti, Gounod, Massenet, and Bernstein, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and themes. Alagna is joined by an impressive array of vocalists, including Natalie Dessay, Angela Gheorghiu, Inva Mula, and Leontina Vaduva, creating a truly enchanting listening experience.
"L'enchanteur" is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey through the world of opera, highlighting some of the most beloved and enduring works in the genre. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the art form, this album offers a captivating introduction to the power and beauty of vocal performance.
With its stunning orchestral arrangements and Alagna's unforgettable voice, "L'enchanteur" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the timeless elegance and drama of opera.
Tracks
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Che gelida manina!" (Rodolfo)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Ehi! Rodolfo!" - "O soave fanciulla" (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Leontina Vaduva, Roberto Alagna, Samuel Ramey, Simon Keenlyside, Thomas Hampson, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: La Rondine, Act 3: "Ma come puoi lasciarmi" (Ruggero, Magda)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Puccini: Le Villi, Act 2: "Ecco la casa … Torna ai felici dì" (Roberto)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "Firenze è come un albero fiorito" (Rinuccio)Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3 Scene 6: "Ah sì, ben mio, coll'essere … Di quella pira" (Manrico, Leonora, Ruiz)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3: "Di quella pira, l'orrendo foco" (Manrico, Leonora, Ruiz, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Enrico Facini, London Voices, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "C'est moi Lucie, j'ai voulu te parler" (Edgard, Lucie)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Natalie Dessay, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "Sur la tombe de mon père" (Edgard, Lucie)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Natalie Dessay, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "Vers toi toujours s'enlovera mon rêve d'espérance" (Lucie, Edgard)Gaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3: "Tombes de mes aïeux" (Edgard)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (Alfredo, Violetta, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 1: "Fontainebleau ! Forêt immense et solitaire !" (Don Carlos) [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 4: "Qui me rendra ce mort? Ô funèbres abîmes!" (Philippe II, Don Carlos, Chorus)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 2: "Dieu, tu semas dans nos âmes" (Don Carlos, Rodrigue, Chorus, Un moine) [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Choeur Du Theatre Du Chatelet, Csaba Airizer, Roberto Alagna, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre de Paris
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 2: "L'amour, l'amour !" - Cavatine. "Ah ! Lève-toi, soleil !" (Roméo)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 4: Duo. "Va ! Je t'ai pardonné" (Juliette, Roméo)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "En fermant les yeux, je vois là-bas" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Ah ! Fuyez, douce image à mon âme trop chère" (Des Grieux, Le Portier)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Julien Weisgerber, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Toi ! Vous ! Oui, c'est moi" - "N'est-ce plus ma main que cette main presse ?" (Des Grieux, Manon)Jules Massenet, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie, Antonio Pappano
Massenet: Werther, Act 2: "Oui, ce qu'elle m'ordonne pour son repos" - "Lorsque l'enfant revient d'un voyage" (Werther)Jules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "Traduire ! Ah ! Bien souvent mon rêve s'envole" - "Pourquoi me réveiller" (Werther)Jules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "N'achevez pas ! Hélas !" (Charlotte, Werther)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Duo. "Parle-moi de ma mère" (Micaëla, Don José)Georges Bizet, Michel Plasson, Inva Mula, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2 Scene 5: No. 17a, Duo, "Je vais danser en votre honneur … La-la-la-la … Au quartier!" (Carmen, Don José)Georges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: Cantabile. "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (Don José)Georges Bizet, Michel Plasson, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Berlioz: Te Deum, Op. 22, H 118: V. Te ergo quaesumusHector Berlioz, John Nelson, Choeur d'enfants de L'Union Européenne, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Maîtrise d'Antony, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Messa da Requiem: X. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Puccini: Messa di Gloria: Et incarnatus estGiacomo Puccini, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna
Offenbach: La Belle Hélène, Act 1 Scene 7: Ronde, "Au mont Ida, trois déesses" (Pâris)Jacques Offenbach, Richard Armstrong, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Bernstein: West Side Story, Act 1: "Tonight"Leonard Bernstein, Richard Armstrong, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
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