Mario Del Monaco: Selections of Giordano, Saint-Saëns, Riccardo Zandonai is a captivating opera album released on February 7, 2009, under the Urania label. This collection showcases the extraordinary vocal prowess of the renowned Italian tenor Mario Del Monaco, accompanied by the Orchestra della Scala di Milano. The album spans a rich repertoire, featuring excerpts from three iconic operas: Umberto Giordano's "Andrea Chenier," Riccardo Zandonai's "Francesca da Rimini," and Camille Saint-Saëns' "Samson et Delilah." With a total runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments in opera.
Del Monaco's powerful and distinctive voice shines throughout the album, delivering performances that are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. Highlights include the intense and passionate arias from "Andrea Chenier," the hauntingly beautiful selections from "Francesca da Rimini," and the dramatic and heroic pieces from "Samson et Delilah." The album captures the essence of Del Monaco's artistry, making it a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and those seeking to explore the rich tradition of Italian and French opera.
Tracks
Andrea Chenier, Act I: O soave bisbiglio… del mondo anima e vita è amorUmberto Giordano, Paolo Silveri, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act I: Un dì all'azzurro spazioUmberto Giordano, Mario del Monaco, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act II: Or qui rovescia! Di qui facile cosaUmberto Giordano, Paolo Silveri, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act II: Non sonoscete amor… Morte! Morte! Ai girondini!Umberto Giordano, Renata Tebaldi, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act III: Largo! Evviva il suon del cannon!Umberto Giordano, Renata Tebaldi, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act III: Nemico della patria?Umberto Giordano, Paolo Silveri, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Andrea Chenier, Act III: E della vita suaUmberto Giordano, Renata Tebaldi, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Francesca da Rimini, Act II: E' ancora sgombro il campo del comune?Riccardo Zandonai, Magda Olivero, Nicola Rescigno, Monte Carlo National Orchestra
Francesca da Rimini, Act III: No, Smaragdi, no!Riccardo Zandonai, Magda Olivero, Nicola Rescigno, Monte Carlo National Orchestra
Francesca da Rimini, Act IV: Ora andate. Tutte bianche siete!Riccardo Zandonai, Magda Olivero, Nicola Rescigno, Monte Carlo National Orchestra
Francesca da Rimini, Act IV: Smaragdi! Smaragdi!Riccardo Zandonai, Magda Olivero, Nicola Rescigno, Monte Carlo National Orchestra
Samson et Delilah, Act I: Arrêtez, ô mes Frères!Camille Saint-Saëns, Mario del Monaco, Fausto Cleva, Met Opera Orchestra
Samson et Delilah, Act II: Amour! Vien aider ma faiblesseCamille Saint-Saëns, Rise Stevens, Fausto Cleva, Met Opera Orchestra
Samson et Delilah, Act II: En ces lieuxCamille Saint-Saëns, Rise Stevens, Fausto Cleva, Met Opera Orchestra
Samson et Delilah, Act III: Vois ma misèreCamille Saint-Saëns, Mario del Monaco, Fausto Cleva, Met Opera Orchestra
Samson et Delilah, Act III: Gloire à dagon vainqueurCamille Saint-Saëns, Mario del Monaco, Fausto Cleva, Met Opera Orchestra
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