Immerse yourself in the extraordinary vocal prowess of Dame Joan Sutherland with her comprehensive compilation album, "The Art of Joan Sutherland." Released on January 1, 2004, by Decca Music Group Ltd., this extensive collection spans a staggering 4 hours and 21 minutes, featuring 88 tracks that showcase Sutherland's unparalleled mastery of opera and classical music.
Dame Joan Sutherland, an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano, left an indelible mark on the world of opera with her remarkable range and technical brilliance. This album is a testament to her illustrious career, encompassing iconic arias from beloved operas such as "Alcina," "Samson," "Messiah," "Giulio Cesare," and many more. Her performances are accompanied by some of the most renowned orchestras and conductors of her time, ensuring a listening experience that is both rich and immersive.
The album begins with Sutherland's breathtaking rendition of "Tornami a vagheggiar" from Handel's "Alcina," showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion and technical precision. It continues with a diverse selection of arias that highlight her versatility, from the soaring high notes of "Let The Bright Seraphim" to the tender beauty of "Dove sono i bei momenti" from Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro."
Sutherland's collaborations with other legendary artists are also featured, including her performances with Luciano Pavarotti in "Don Giovanni" and her rendition of "Exsultate, jubilate" by Mozart. The album also includes her interpretations of works by Verdi, Wagner, and Donizetti, demonstrating her ability to excel in a wide range of musical styles and languages.
"The Art of Joan Sutherland" is not just a collection of songs; it is a celebration of one of the most remarkable voices in operatic history. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through the extraordinary career of Dame Joan Sutherland, providing a glimpse into the artistry and passion that defined her legacy.
Tracks
Alcina, HWV 34 / Act 1: Tornami a vagheggiarGeorge Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Alcina, HWV 34 / Act 2: "Ah! Ruggiero crudel - Ombre pallide"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: "Let The Bright Seraphim"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Harry Dilley, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Samson HWV 57/ Act 2: "With Plaintive Note"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: 16. Air: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of ZionGeorge Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Athalia, HWV 52 / Act 2: "My vengeance awakes me"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Giulio Cesare / Act 2: V'adoro, pupilleGeorge Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Giulio Cesare / Act 2: Se pietà di me non sentiGeorge Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Giulio Cesare / Act 3: Da tempeste il legno infrantoGeorge Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Griselda - ed. and prepared for performance: R. Bonynge: Per la gloria d'adorarviGiovanni Bononcini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Nel cor più non mi sentoGiovanni Paisiello, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
La Buona Figliuola: Furia di donnaNiccolò Piccinni, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Love in a Village: The Traveller benightedThomas Arne, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Artaxerxes / Act 3: The soldier tir'd of war's alarmsThomas Arne, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Rosina / Act 1: When William, at eveWilliam Shield, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Rosina / Act 1: Whilst with village maidsWilliam Shield, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Rosina / Act 2: Light as thistledownWilliam Shield, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granville Jones
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K.384 / Act 2: "Martern aller Arten"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1: "O zittre nicht"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 2: "Ach, ich fühl's"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act I: Or sai chi l'onoreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act II: Non mi dir, bell'idol mioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Werner Krenn, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 2: "Porgi amor"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 2: "Voi che sapete"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 3: "Dove sono i bei momenti"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Valda Aveling, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 4: "Deh vieni, non tardar"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il re pastore, K.208 / Act 2: "L'amerò, sarò costante"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Kenneth Sillito, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio, K.418Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Ch'io mi scordi di te...Non temer, amato bene, K.505Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley
Exsultate, jubilate, K.165: 4. AlleluiaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Attila / Prologue: "Santo di patria...Allor che i forti corrono"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
I Masnadieri / Act 2: "Dall' infame banchetto...Tu del mio Carlo"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, John Dobson, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Luisa Miller / Act 2: "Che! e segnar questo mano...Tu puniscimi, o Signore?"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Ernani / Part 1: "Surta è la notte ... Ernani! Ernani involami"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Otello / Act 4: "Mia madre aveva una povera ancella...piangea cantando"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
I vespri siciliani / Act 5: "Mercè, dilette amiche"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Rienzi, WWV 49 / Act 1: "Gerechter Gott...In seiner Blüthe"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63 / Act 2: "Johohoe! Traft ihr das Schiff im Meere an"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Tannhäuser, WWV 70 / Act 2: "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Tannhäuser, WWV 70 / Act 3: "Allmächt'ge Jungfrau, hör mein Flehen!"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Lohengrin, WWV 75 / Act 1: "Einsam in trüben Tagen"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Die Walküre, WWV 86B / Act 1: "Du bist der Lenz"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96 / Act 3: "O Sachs, mein Freund"Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90 / Act 3: "Mild und leise wie er lächelt" (Isoldes Liebestod)Richard Wagner, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Robinson Crusoe: Conduisez-moi vers celui que j'adoreJacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Dinorah / Act 1: Bellah! ma chevre chérie!... Dors, petiteGiacomo Meyerbeer, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Louise / Act 3: Depuis le jourGustave Charpentier, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein / Act 3: Dites-lui qu'on l'a remarquéJacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Manon Lescaut: C'est l'histoire amoureuseDaniel Auber, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Fra Diavolo / Act 2: Non temete milord... Or son solaDaniel Auber, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
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