Immerse yourself in the golden age of opera with Richard Crooks' timeless collection of operatic arias, recorded in 1933 and released as an album in 2000. This exquisite compilation features the renowned tenor Richard Crooks, accompanied by the talented Wilfred Pelletier and The New Symphony Orchestra, delivering a captivating performance that showcases the artistry and skill of a bygone era. The album spans a rich tapestry of operatic masterpieces, including works by Charles Gounod, Francesco Cilea, Gaetano Donizetti, and other esteemed composers. From the heart-wrenching "E Lucevan le stelle" from Tosca to the enchanting "Una furtiva lagrima" from L'Elisir d'Amore, each aria is a testament to the enduring power of classical music. With a duration of over an hour, this album is perfect for both casual listeners and opera enthusiasts seeking to explore the depths of these iconic works. The album was released by Maestoso and features 16 tracks that highlight the beauty and complexity of operatic arias.
Tracks
Faust: "Salut! demeure"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Romeo et Juliette: "L'amour, l'amour - Ah! lève-toi soleil!"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Manon: "Le Rève - En fermant les yeux je vois"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Manon: "Ah! Fuyez, douce image"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Werther: "Pourquoi me reveiller?"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Richard Crooks, New Symphony Orchestra, Wilfred Pelletier
Le Roi d'Ys: "Vainement, ma bien aimee"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Les Pecheurs de Peries: "Mi par d'udir ancora"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Sodko: "Song of the Indian Guest"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Don Giovanni: "Il mio tesoro"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
L'Elisir d'Amore: "Una furtiva lagrima"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Tosca: "E Lucevan le stelle"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Fedora: "Amor ti vieta"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
L'Arlesiana: "Lamento di Federico - E la solita storia"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Die Meistersinger: "Prelislied"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Lohengrin: "Im fernem Land"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
Lohengrin: "Lohengrins Abschied"Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Édouard Lalo, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea, Richard Wagner, Richard Crooks, Wilfred Pelletier, New Symphony Orchestra
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