Renée Fleming, the renowned soprano celebrated for her crystalline voice and captivating performances, presents "Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto Annotated Edition - Official Playlist," a meticulously curated collection of operatic arias and classical pieces set to release on November 16, 2024, under UME - Global Clearing House. This album is a testament to Fleming's versatility and artistry, spanning iconic works from the operatic repertoire and beyond.
The album opens with the poignant "Che farò senza Euridice?" from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice," showcasing Fleming's ability to convey deep emotion and vulnerability. It continues with a diverse selection of arias, including "Come scoglio" from Mozart's "Così fan tutte," "Casta Diva" from Bellini's "Norma," and "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's "Turandot," each demonstrating her technical prowess and interpretive depth. The inclusion of lesser-known pieces like "Malinconia Ninfa Gentile" and "Eccomi...Oh! quante volte" from "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" adds a fresh perspective to the collection.
Fleming's repertoire extends beyond traditional opera, featuring works like the "Ave Maria" by Schubert and the "Barcarolle" from Offenbach's "The Tales of Hoffmann." The album also includes contemporary pieces, such as Leonard Bernstein's "A Quiet Place: What a Movie" and Alban Berg's "Lulu: Lied der Lulu," highlighting her commitment to exploring diverse musical landscapes.
With a duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this album is a comprehensive showcase of Renée Fleming's artistry, offering a rich tapestry of vocal brilliance and emotional resonance. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to classical music, this collection promises an enriching and memorable listening experience.
Tracks
Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice), Wq. 30 / Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice?"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Così fan tutte / Act 1: "Come scoglio" - Applause omitted at endWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renée Fleming, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Sir Georg Solti
Ave Maria, D. 839Franz Schubert, Renée Fleming, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andreas Delfs
Die Forelle, D. 550Franz Schubert, Renée Fleming, Christoph Eschenbach
Il barbiere di Siviglia / Act 1: "Una voce poco fa"Gioachino Rossini, Cecilia Bartoli, Orchestra La Scintilla, Ádám Fischer
Beltà crudeleGioachino Rossini, Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Spencer
Norma, Act I: Casta DivaVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, London Voices, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah, non credea mirartiVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Patrick Summers
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah, non giunge uman pensieroVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Patrick Summers
Malinconia Ninfa GentileVincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Vincenzo Scalera
I Capuleti e i Montecchi / Act 1: "Eccomi...Oh! quante volte"Vincenzo Bellini, Angela Gheorghiu, Giuseppe Crott, Daniela Vendemiati, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Regnava nel silenzio"Gaetano Donizetti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi"Gaetano Donizetti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Carmen, Act I: Habanera. L'amour est un oiseau rebelleGeorges Bizet, Aigul Akhmetshina, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniele Rustioni
BarcarolleJacques Offenbach, Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca
La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act IV: Suicidio!Amilcare Ponchielli, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Lamberto Gardelli
Rusalka, Op. 114, Act I: O Silver MoonAntonín Dvořák, Renée Fleming, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 / Act 1: "Puskai pogilabnu ya, no pryezhde"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renée Fleming, Larissa Diadkova, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La Wally, Act I: Ebben? Ne andrò lontanaAlfredo Catalani, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
La Bohème / Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì"Giacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marco Armiliato
Madama Butterfly, SC 74, Act II: Un bel dì vedremoGiacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Lulu / Act 2: Lied der Lulu "Wenn sich die Menschen um meinetwillen umgebracht haben"Alban Berg, Evelyn Lear, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Karl Böhm
A Quiet Place, Act II: What a Movie (From Trouble in Tahiti) - LiveLeonard Bernstein, Louise Edeiken, Wendy White, Mark Thomsen, Kurt Ollmann, ORF Symphony Orchestra
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