Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Roberto Alagna's "Les 100 Plus Beaux Airs de Roberto Alagna," a captivating collection of 99 iconic arias that showcase the tenor's extraordinary vocal range and artistry. Released on January 1, 2013, under Universal Music Division Decca Records France, this album spans a breathtaking 3 hours and 22 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved operatic works.
Roberto Alagna, renowned for his powerful and expressive voice, delivers a mesmerizing performance that highlights his versatility and mastery of the operatic repertoire. The album features a diverse selection of arias from classic operas, including masterpieces by Verdi, Puccini, and Gounod, as well as lesser-known gems that showcase Alagna's depth and range. From the stirring "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's "Turandot" to the haunting "Una furtiva lagrima" from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore," each track is a testament to Alagna's ability to convey profound emotion and technical brilliance.
In addition to the operatic arias, the album includes beautiful sacred pieces, such as "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus," which add a spiritual dimension to the collection. The inclusion of these sacred works underscores Alagna's versatility and his ability to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
"Les 100 Plus Beaux Airs de Roberto Alagna" is not just a compilation of arias; it is a celebration of Roberto Alagna's extraordinary talent and his enduring contribution to the world of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that will leave you spellbound.
Tracks
La MarseillaiseClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Choeur de l'Armée Française, Maîtrise De Paris, Chœur de chambre Les Eléments, Patrick Marco, Joël Suhubiette, Paul De Plinval
Iphigénie en Tauride / Act II: Quel langage accablant Unis dès la plus tendre enfanceChristoph Willibald Gluck, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Les Abencérages: Suspendez à ces murs… J’ai vu disparaîtreLuigi Cherubini, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Mireille / Act V: Mon coeur est plein d'un noir souci Anges du ParadisCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act I: À cette voix... Je crois entendre encoreGeorges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Le Roi d'Ys / Act III: Puisqu'on ne peut fléchir ces jalouses gardiennes - Vainement ma bien-aiméeÉdouard Lalo, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Fiesque / Acte II: Cette nuitÉdouard Lalo, Roberto Alagna, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Alain Altinoglu
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Merci, doux crépuscule!Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini / Act 1: La gloire était ma seule idoleHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Werther: Pourquoi me réveillerJules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Roméo et Juliette: Salut ! Tombeau sombre et silencieuxCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Béatrice et Bénédict / Act 1: Ah! Je vais l'aimerHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens / Act 4: O blonde CérèsHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
L'Africaine / Act IV: Pays merveilleuxGiacomo Meyerbeer, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Ange adoré !Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
L'amant jaloux: Tandis que tout sommeilleAndré-Ernest-Modeste Grétry, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Cyrano de Bergerac / Acte 4: Roxane... AdieuFranco Alfano, Roberto Alagna, Nathalie Manfrino, Marc Barrard, Richard Rittelmann, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Marco Guidarini
Guillaume Tell: Asile héréditaireGioachino Rossini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: Una furtiva lagrimaGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Don Pasquale: Povero ErnestoGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
I Puritani / Act I: A te, o caraVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices
Norma / Act I: Meco all'altar di VenereVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelino Pidò
Norma / Act I: Me protegge, me difendeVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelino Pidò
Rigoletto / Act 3: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Richard Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Il Trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker, London Voices, Terry Edwards
Macbeth, Act IV: Recit. O figli miei!Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Macbeth, Act IV: Ah, la paterna manoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ernani, Act I: Come rugiada al cespiteGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Ernani, Act I: Dell'esilio nel doloreGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Luisa Miller, Act II: Quando le sere al placidoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Un ballo in maschera, Act III: Ma se m'è forza perdertiGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mefistofele: Giunto sul passo estremoArrigo Boito, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La bohème: Io non ho che una povera stanzettaRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Sly: Un orso in musolieraErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder, London Voices
Giulietta e Romeo / Act 3: Giulietta! Son io!Riccardo Zandonai, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
L'Arlesiana: È la solita storia del pastoreFrancesco Cilea, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La Bohème / Act 1: "Che gelida manina"Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
Turandot / Act 3: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Voices, Terry Edwards
Ave Maria, D.839 - Arr. Jeff Jarratt and Robin SmithFranz Schubert, Roberto Alagna, Robin Smith, London Symphony Orchestra, New London Children's Choir, The Choir Of St John's, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Smithills School Junior Choir
Minuit, chrétiens! - Arr. Alain KremskiAdolphe Adam, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Messe solennelle en la majeur, Op. 12 FWV 61: 5. Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Ave Maria, CG 89a - Arr. Thilo WinterJohann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
La Salutation angélique, CG 436 - Arr. Alain KremskiCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Panis AngelicusCamille Saint-Saëns, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Repentir, CG 434Charles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Crucifix - Arr. Alain KremskiJean-Baptiste Fauré, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Messe solennelle de Ste. Cécile CG 56: 5. SanctusCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: 2. Agnus Dei (Intermezzo)Georges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
O SalutarisGabriel Fauré, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée
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