Joyce DiDonato, the celebrated mezzo-soprano, invites you into her world with "ReJOYCE," a spectacular double-CD celebrating her first decade with Erato/Warner Classics. Released on August 27, 2013, this compilation is a testament to her extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring tracks from some of her most acclaimed recordings. Spanning a diverse range of operas, the album showcases DiDonato's ability to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and emotive performances.
The album is a journey through the operatic repertoire, featuring iconic arias and duets from works by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and more. From the tender "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's "Serse" to the dramatic "Ascolta! Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio" from Bellini's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi," DiDonato's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The collection also includes selections from contemporary works, such as Jake Heggie's "Dead Man Walking," demonstrating her ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of roles.
"ReJOYCE" is not just a compilation of DiDonato's greatest hits; it's a celebration of her artistry and the enduring power of opera. The album features thirty-one selections recorded over a ten-year span, with several tracks newly recorded in 2013. Each piece is a showcase of DiDonato's technical prowess and emotional range, making this album a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of opera, "ReJOYCE" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the best of Joyce DiDonato's illustrious career.
Tracks
Serse, HWV40, Act I: Frondi tenere... Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Serse HWV 40 (1737): Act III, scene 11 - Crude furie degl'orridi abissi (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
L'Incoronazione di poppea, SV 308 : Addio, RomaClaudio Monteverdi, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm, Joyce DiDonato
Ercole su'l Termodonte, RV.710, Act I, Scena 9: Aria: Non saria pena la miaAntonio Vivaldi, Europa Galante, Joyce DiDonato, Fabio Biondi
Teseo HWV 9 (1713): Act V, scene 1 - Moriro, ma vendicataGeorge Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
Rodelinda HWV 19: Io t'abraccioGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco, Patrizia Ciofi
Ariodante HWV 33, Atto secondo, Scena 3: Aria: Scherza infidaGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Ifigenia in Aulide : Madre diletta, abbracciamiGiovanni Porta, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Berenice : Col versar, barbaro, il sangueLuigi Orlandi, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Hercules HWV 60 (1745), Air de Dejanira: Act III, scene 3 - Where shall I fly?George Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
Merope : Sposa, son disprezzataGeminiano Giacomelli, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Teseo HWV 9: Duet: Addio, mio caro bene (Act 1, Scene 4)George Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco, Patrizia Ciofi
La Clemenza di Tito K.621: Parto, partoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Le Nozze di Figaro K.492: Voi che sapeteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492, Act II: Aprite, presto apriteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Orphée et Eurydice, Act I: Amour, viens rendre à mon âmeChristoph Willibald Gluck, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Don Giovanni, K.527: In quali eccessi, o numi... Mi tradi quell'alma ingrataWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco faGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato
Maometto II: Giusto ciel, in tal periglioGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
Stabat Mater: Quis est homoGioachino Rossini, Antonio Pappano, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato
I Capuleti e i Montecchi: Ascolta! Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio.... - La tremenda ultrice spadaVincenzo Bellini, Nabil Suliman, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Edgaras Montvidas, Joyce DiDonato, Choeur De l'Opéra National De Lyon
La donna del lago: Tanti affetti in tal momento... Fra il padre, e fra l'amanteGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
La Damnation de Faust, Op.24: La Damnation de Faust: D'amour l'ardente flammeHector Berlioz, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affannoGioachino Rossini, Nabil Suliman, Paolo Stupenengo, Elena Semenova, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Pascale Obrecht, Joyce DiDonato, Choeur De l'Opéra National De Lyon
Ariadne auf Naxos Op.60: Seien wir wieder gut!Richard Strauss, Nabil Suliman, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Dead Man Walking: You've been so good to him and all of us...Who will walk with me?Jake Heggie, Patrick Summers, Frederica von Stade, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
''You'll Never Walk Alone'' from CarouselRichard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II, John Wilson, The John Wilson Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
''Climb Ev'ry Mountain'' from The Sound of MusicRichard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II, John Wilson, Maida Vale Singers, The John Wilson Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
Dead Man Walking, Act II: Scene 8 - The Execution: He will gather us around, all around (Sister Helen)Terrence McNally, Jake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato
Somewhere over the rainbowYip Harburg, Harold Arlen, Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony, Joyce DiDonato
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