Dive into the rich, dramatic world of Giuseppe Verdi with the comprehensive collection "Abbado A-Z: Verdi." Released on April 28, 2023, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album spans over five hours and ten minutes of timeless classical and operatic masterpieces. It features a stunning array of overtures, preludes, and choral works, showcasing Verdi's unparalleled ability to evoke deep emotion and grandeur.
The album opens with powerful overtures from iconic operas such as "La forza del destino," "Luisa Miller," and "Nabucco," setting the stage for a journey through Verdi's most celebrated compositions. Highlights include the stirring "Aida: Overture (Prelude)" and the poignant "La traviata, Act I: Prelude," which demonstrate Verdi's mastery of orchestral and vocal expression.
A significant portion of the album is dedicated to Verdi's monumental "Requiem," a choral masterpiece that blends sacred text with profound musical drama. The "Dies irae" and "Lacrymosa" movements are particularly noteworthy, showcasing the depth and intensity of Verdi's compositional genius.
The collection also features selections from "Macbeth," including the haunting "Overture (Preludio)" and the dramatic "Witches' Chorus." Additionally, the "4 Pezzi sacri" offer a serene contrast with their devotional and reflective nature, culminating in the majestic "Te Deum."
"Abbado A-Z: Verdi" is a testament to Verdi's enduring legacy, offering both seasoned fans and newcomers a chance to explore the breadth of his extraordinary work. Whether you're drawn to the sweeping orchestral passages or the intimate vocal performances, this album is a must-listen for anyone appreciating the depth and richness of classical music.
Tracks
La forza del destino: Overture (Sinfonia)Giuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Luisa Miller: OvertureGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Nabucco: OvertureGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Aida: Overture (Prelude)Giuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
La traviata, Act I: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Macbeth, Act III: Ballet MusicGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
La traviata, Act III: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Don Carlo, Act II: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
I vespri siciliani: Overture (Sinfonia)Giuseppe Verdi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: I. Introit - KyrieGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Marjana Lipovsek, José Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIa. Dies iraeGiuseppe Verdi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIb-c. Tuba mirum - Mors stupebitGiuseppe Verdi, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IId. Liber scriptusGiuseppe Verdi, Marjana Lipovsek, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIe. Quid sum miserGiuseppe Verdi, Marjana Lipovsek, Cheryl Studer, José Carreras, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIf. Rex tremendaeGiuseppe Verdi, Marjana Lipovsek, Cheryl Studer, José Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIg. RecordareGiuseppe Verdi, Marjana Lipovsek, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIh. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, José Carreras, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IIi. ConfutatisGiuseppe Verdi, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIj. LacrymosaGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Marjana Lipovsek, José Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: IIIa-b. Domine Jesu Christe - HostiasGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Marjana Lipovsek, José Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IV. SanctusGiuseppe Verdi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: V. Agnus DeiGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Marjana Lipovsek, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: VI. Lux aeternaGiuseppe Verdi, Marjana Lipovsek, Ruggero Raimondi, José Carreras, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: VII. Libera me - Dies irae - Requiem aeternam - Libera meGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
4 Pezzi sacri: I. Ave MariaGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
4 Pezzi sacri: II. Stabat MaterGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
4 Pezzi sacri: III. Laudi alla Vergine MariaGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
4 Pezzi sacri: IV. Te DeumGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
Requiem: I. Introit - KyrieGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIa. Dies iraeGiuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIb-c. Tuba mirum - Mors stupebitGiuseppe Verdi, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IId. Liber scriptusGiuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIe. Quid sum miserGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IIf. Rex tremendaeGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIg. RecordareGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IIh. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IIi. ConfutatisGiuseppe Verdi, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIj. LacrymosaGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: IIIa-b. Domine Jesu Christe - HostiasGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: IV. SanctusGiuseppe Verdi, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: V. Agnus DeiGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Requiem: VI. Lux aeternaGiuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Requiem: VII. Libera me - Dies irae - Requiem aeternam - Libera meGiuseppe Verdi, Katia Ricciarelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Macbeth: Overture (Preludio)Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Macbeth, Act I: Witches' Chorus. Che faceste? dite su! - Giorno non vid maiGiuseppe Verdi, Piero Cappuccilli, Giovanni Foiani, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Romano Gandolfi
Macbeth, Act I: Due vaticini compiuti or sonoGiuseppe Verdi, Piero Cappuccilli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Romano Gandolfi
Macbeth, Act I: Chorus. S'allontanarono! - Nel di della vittoriaGiuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Romano Gandolfi
Macbeth, Act I: Vieni t'affretta - Or tutti sorgeteGiuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Giovanni Foiani, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Macbeth, Act I: Oh donna mia!Giuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Piero Cappuccilli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Macbeth, Act I: Sappia la sposa miaGiuseppe Verdi, Shirley Verrett, Piero Cappuccilli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
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