Experience the enchanting vocals of Teresa Berganza in this captivating collection of operatic and song repertoire, "An Evening of Song." Recorded live at the Schwetzinger Festspiele in 1985 and released by SWR Classic in 2010, this album showcases Berganza's remarkable range and artistry across 25 tracks spanning a little over an hour.
The album opens with excerpts from Joseph Haydn's "Arianna a Naxos," featuring Berganza's powerful and expressive recitatives and arias. She then transitions into a series of charming children's songs from Modest Mussorgsky's "Detskaya" (The Nursery), each piece delightful and evocative. Berganza's interpretation of French mélodies by composers such as Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy highlights her linguistic agility and nuanced storytelling.
The album also features a selection of songs by Italian composers, including Francesco Paolo Tosti and Gian Carlo Menotti, demonstrating Berganza's versatility and mastery of various musical styles. Additionally, the inclusion of traditional Brazilian songs from "Cancoes Nordestinas" adds a unique cultural dimension to the collection.
Accompanied by Juan Antonio Alvarez-Parejo, Berganza's performance is both technically impressive and deeply engaging. Whether you're a longtime fan of opera or simply appreciate beautiful singing, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Arianna a Naxos, Hob. XXVIb:2: Recitative: Teseo mio ben, ove sei tu? (Theseus, my dear, where are you?)Joseph Haydn, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Arianna a Naxos, Hob. XXVIb:2: Aria: Dove sei, mio bel tesoro?Joseph Haydn, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Arianna a Naxos, Hob. XXVIb:2: Recitative: Ma, a chi parlo? (But, to whom do I speak?)Joseph Haydn, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Arianna a Naxos, Hob. XXVIb:2: Aria: Ah che morir vorreiJoseph Haydn, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 1. S nyaney (With Nurse)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 2. V uglu (In the Corner)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 3. Zhuk (The Beetle)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 4. S kukloy (With the Doll)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 5. Na son gryadushchiy (Going to Sleep)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 6. Kot Matros (The Cat Sailor)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
Detskaya (The Nursery): No. 7. Poyekhal na palochke (On the Hobbyhorse)Modest Mussorgsky, Teresa Berganza, Juan-Antonio Alvarez Parejo
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