Dive into the world of opera with Roberto Alagna's "My Life Is An Opera," a captivating collection of arias that showcases the renowned tenor's remarkable vocal prowess. Released in 2015 under Universal Music Division Decca Records France, this album is a testament to Alagna's artistry and his deep connection with the operatic repertoire.
Spanning a duration of 57 minutes, the album features 16 tracks that highlight some of the most beloved and challenging roles in opera. From the passionate arias of Giacomo Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" and "Madama Butterfly" to the dramatic scenes from Charles Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette" and Ernest Reyer's "Sigurd," Alagna's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes works by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gioachino Rossini, and Jules Massenet, demonstrating Alagna's versatility and mastery of different styles and languages.
Accompanied by the London Orchestra and conducted by Yvan Cassar, Alagna delivers powerful and nuanced performances that bring each character to life. Whether he is singing the heart-wrenching "Che farò senza Euridice" from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" or the triumphant "Cabaletta: Un lampo, un lampo orribile" from Donizetti's "Roberto Devereux," Alagna's voice soars with passion and intensity.
"My Life Is An Opera" is not just a collection of arias; it is a journey through the rich history of opera, showcasing the art form's enduring power to move and inspire. With his stunning vocal technique and deep musicality, Roberto Alagna proves why he is one of the most celebrated tenors of our time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
Tracks
Manon Lescaut / Act 2: Ah ! Manon, mi tradisceGiacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Manon Lescaut / Act 1: Donna non vidi maiGiacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH.5 / Act 2: Pour moi ce jour est tout mystère...Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
La Reine de Saba / Act 2: Faiblesse de la race humaine. Inspirez-moi, race divine…Charles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
A La Luz De La LunaGaspar Antonio Olavarria Maytin, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
La Danza - Tarentelle NapolitaineGioachino Rossini, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Sigurd / Act 2: Esprits gardiens de ces lieux…Ernest Reyer, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Roberto Devereux / Act 1: Un tenero cuoreGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Roberto Devereux / Act 1: Cabaletta : Un lampo, un lampo orribileGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Hérodiade: Ne pouvant réprimer… Adieu doncJules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Eurydice), Wq. 30 - Arr. D. Alagna: Che faro senza EuridiceChristoph Willibald Gluck, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Die Königin von Saba: Magishe TöneKarl Goldmark, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
Le dernier jour d'un condamné / Act 2: Il est dix heures… Encore six heures...David Alagna, Roberto Alagna, London Orchestra, Yvan Cassar
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