Dive into the extraordinary vocal prowess of Michael Spyres with his captivating album "Contra-Tenor," released on April 21, 2023, under Warner Classics. This remarkable collection showcases Spyres' versatility and mastery of the operatic repertoire, spanning a rich tapestry of compositions from the Baroque to the Classical era.
The album features a stunning array of arias from lesser-known operas, offering a fresh and intriguing listening experience. From Lully's dramatic "Persée" to Mozart's powerful "Mitridate, rè di Ponto," Spyres navigates through a diverse range of emotional and musical landscapes. Each track is a testament to his technical brilliance and expressive depth, highlighting his ability to bring historical works to life with contemporary resonance.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Contra-Tenor" is a journey through the evolution of opera, showcasing Spyres' ability to seamlessly transition between different styles and periods. The album is a celebration of the contra-tenor voice, demonstrating its power, agility, and emotional range. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you in awe of Michael Spyres' extraordinary talent.
Tracks
Lully: Persée, LWV 60, Act 5: "Cessons de redouter la fortune cruelle" (Persée)Jean-Baptiste Lully, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Lully: Persée, LWV 60, Act 5: PassacailleJean-Baptiste Lully, Francesco Corti
Handel: Tamerlano, HWV 18, Act 3: "E il soffrirete, d'onestade, oh Numi?" - "Empio, per farti guerra" (Bajazet)George Frideric Handel, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Vivaldi: Artabano, re de’ parti, RV 701, Act 3: "Cada pur sul capo audace" (Artabano)Antonio Vivaldi, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Vinci: Catone in Utica, Act 1: "Si sgomenti alle sue pene" (Catone)Leonardo Vinci, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Porpora: Germanico in Germania, Act 1: "Nocchier, che mai non vide l'orror della tempesta" (Segeste)Nicola Porpora, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Sarro: Achille in Sciro, Act 1: "Fra l'ombre un lampo solo" (Ulisse)Domenico Sarro, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Galuppi: Alessandro nell'Indie, Act 1: "Vil trofeo dun alma imbelle" (Alessandro)Baldassare Galuppi, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Latilla: Siroe, re di Persia, Act 1: "Se il mio paterno amore" (Cosroe)Gaetano Latilla, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Hasse: Arminio, Act 1: "Solcar pensa un mar sicuro" (Segeste)Johann Adolf Hasse, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Rameau: Naïs, Act 3: "Cessez de ravager la terre" (Neptune)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Mazzoni: Antigono, Act 1: "Tu m'involasti un regno" (Antigono)Antonio Maria Mazzoni, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice Wq. 41, Act 4: "J'ai perdu mon Euridyce" (Orphée)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Mozart: Mitridate, rè di Ponto, K. 87, Act 1: "Se di lauri" (Mitridate)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
Piccinni: Roland, Act 1: "En butte aux fureurs de l'orage" (Médor)Niccolò Piccinni, Michael Spyres, Il Pomo D'oro, Francesco Corti
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