Embark on a captivating journey through the world of opera with the Bavarian Radio Chorus and their album "Famous Opera Choruses." Released on November 15, 2019, under the BR-Klassik label, this collection is a celebration of some of the most renowned and beloved choruses from the operatic repertoire. Spanning a diverse range of genres including choral, requiem, opera, and classical, the album offers a rich and varied listening experience.
The Bavarian Radio Chorus, known for their exceptional vocal prowess and artistic excellence, brings to life excerpts from iconic operas such as "Otello," "Macbeth," "Nabucco," "I Pagliacci," "Turandot," "Madama Butterfly," and "Cavalleria rusticana," among others. The album also features works by renowned composers like Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Richard Wagner, showcasing the chorus's versatility and mastery of different musical styles.
With a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, "Famous Opera Choruses" is a compact yet comprehensive exploration of some of the most memorable and powerful choral moments in opera history. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a delightful and enriching experience, highlighting the beauty and drama of operatic choruses performed by one of the world's finest choirs.
Tracks
Otello (Excerpts): Fuoco di gioiaGiuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Otello: BallabiliGiuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Macbeth: Patria oppressa!Giuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Nabucco: Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorateGiuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
I Pagliacci: Andiam! Andiam! Don, din, don, suona vesperoRuggero Leoncavallo, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Turandot, SC 91: Perché tarda la luna?Giacomo Puccini, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Madama Butterfly, SC 74: Coro a bocca chiusaGiacomo Puccini, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Cavalleria rusticana: Ah! Gli aranci olezzanoPietro Mascagni, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Ruslan and Ludmila: OvertureMikhail Glinka, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Eugen Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5: Virgins, Beauties, Dushenki, Girlfriends!Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Prince Igor: Fly on the Wings of the Wind (Polovtsian Dances)Alexander Borodin, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Lohengrin, WWV 75: Treulich geführt ziehet dahinRichard Wagner, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63: Steuermann, lass die WachtRichard Wagner, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Tannhäuser, WWV 70: Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat, ich schau'nRichard Wagner, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
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