Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Andrea Bocelli's "Opera - The Ultimate Collection," a meticulously curated compilation that showcases the renowned tenor's extraordinary vocal prowess and deep-rooted love for the operatic art form. Released on January 1, 2012, under the prestigious Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album is a testament to Bocelli's enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes, this collection features 31 captivating tracks, each a masterclass in vocal technique and expressive storytelling. From the soaring heights of Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" to the heart-wrenching beauty of Verdi's "La donna è mobile," Bocelli's renditions are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes beloved arias from iconic operas such as "La Bohème," "Tosca," "La Traviata," and "Madama Butterfly," offering a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works in the operatic canon.
"Opera - The Ultimate Collection" is not just a compilation of popular tenor arias; it is a personal journey through the world of opera, reflecting Andrea Bocelli's deep connection with the genre. The album features collaborations with esteemed orchestras and conductors, including Yves Abel and the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, and Fabio Luisi and the Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice, ensuring an authentic and rich musical experience.
Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and engaging exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring works in opera. With its stunning performances and impeccable production, "Opera - The Ultimate Collection" is a true celebration of Andrea Bocelli's artistry and his enduring love for the operatic tradition.
Tracks
Rigoletto, Act III: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
La bohème, Act I: Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar!...Vesti la giubbaRuggero Leoncavallo, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Requiem: IIh. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Les pêcheurs de perles: C'était le soir – Au fond du temple SaintGeorges Bizet, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Fedora, Act II: Amor ti vietaUmberto Giordano, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Gianandrea Noseda
Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi maiGiacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Plácido Domingo
L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrimaGaetano Donizetti, Andrea Bocelli, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Fedoseyev
La traviata, Act II: O mio rimorso!Giuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Madama Butterfly, Act III: Addio, fiorito asilGiacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Gianandrea Noseda
La bohème, Act I: O soave fanciulla (Love Duet)Giacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Barbara Frittoli, Paolo Gavanelli, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Aida, Act I: Se quel guerrier io fossi! – Celeste AidaGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
L'Arlesiana: Lamento di FedericoFrancesco Cilea, Andrea Bocelli, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Fedoseyev
Cavalleria rusticana: Intanto amici qua - Viva il vino spumeggiante "Drinking Song"Pietro Mascagni, Andrea Bocelli, Enkelejda Shkosa, Chorus of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Tosca, Act I: Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.Giacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Peirone, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Werther, Act III: Toute mon âme est là...Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?Jules Massenet, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Yves Abel
Roméo et Juliette, Act II: L'amour! L'amour! ...Ah! lève-toi, soleil!Charles Gounod, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice, Fabio Luisi
La fille du régiment, Act I: Pour mon âme quel destinGaetano Donizetti, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Gianandrea Noseda
Il trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Veronica Villarroel, Salvatore Bonaffini, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Andrea Chénier, Act IV: Come un bel dì di maggioUmberto Giordano, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marco Armiliato
Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Coro de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Zubin Mehta
Il trovatore, Act II: Mal reggendo all'aspro assaltoGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Elena Zaremba, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Pagliacci, Act I: Un tal gioco, credetemiRuggero Leoncavallo, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Werther, Act I: Je ne sais si je veilleJules Massenet, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Yves Abel
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino è generoso - Turiddu?! Che vuoi dire?Pietro Mascagni, Andrea Bocelli, Elena Belfiore, Chorus of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Andrea Chénier, Act IV: Vicino a te s'acqueta l'irrequieta anima miaUmberto Giordano, Andrea Bocelli, Violeta Urmana, Gianfranco Montresor, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marco Armiliato
Il trovatore, Act III: Ah sì, ben mioGiuseppe Verdi, Andrea Bocelli, Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Steven Mercurio
Les pêcheurs de perles, Act II: Au fond du temple saintGeorges Bizet, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Werther: Je ne sais si je veilleJules Massenet, Andrea Bocelli, Yves Abel, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Andrea Bocelli, Academy Of Choir Art Of Russia, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Fedoseyev
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