Experience the enchanting vocals of the renowned soprano Kiri Te Kanawa with "The Essential Kiri," a timeless collection of her most beloved performances. Released in 1992, this album showcases the extraordinary range and depth of Te Kanawa's artistry, featuring a diverse selection of opera and classical arias that highlight her unparalleled talent.
From the soaring heights of Handel's "Let The Bright Seraphim" to the tender beauty of Bach's "Aria (Cantilena)" and the iconic "Vocalise" by Rachmaninoff, each track is a testament to Te Kanawa's ability to convey profound emotion and technical mastery. The album also includes beloved pieces from operas such as "Le nozze di Figaro," "Tosca," and "Carmen," as well as the poignant "Vier letzte Lieder" by Richard Strauss.
With a duration of just over an hour, "The Essential Kiri" offers a comprehensive introduction to Te Kanawa's illustrious career, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Recorded under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album captures the essence of Te Kanawa's extraordinary voice, providing a rich and immersive listening experience. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to her work, this compilation is sure to captivate and inspire.
This LP was released in 1992.
Tracks
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: Let The Bright SeraphimGeorge Frideric Handel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Crispian Steele-Perkins, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 for Soprano and Cellos, W.389: Aria (Cantilena)Heitor Villa-Lobos, Kiri Te Kanawa, Lynn Harrell, Instrumentalensemble
Casanova: Nuns' ChorusJohann Strauss II, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 3: "Dove sono i bei momenti"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Vier letzte Lieder, TrV 296: 3. Beim SchlafengehenRichard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14Sergei Rachmaninoff, Kiri Te Kanawa, Roger Vignoles
Carousel: You'll Never Walk AloneRichard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3: No. 45, Aria. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Porgi amorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Tosca / Act 2: "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore"Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Carmen, WD 31 / Act 3: "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante"Georges Bizet, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Manon Lescaut / Act 2: In quelle trine morbideGiacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Riccardo Chailly
Otello / Act 4: "Mia madre aveva" - "Piangea cantando" - "Ave Maria"Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, Elzbieta Ardam, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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