Roberto Alagna, the celebrated French tenor, presents a captivating collection of French opera arias in his album "French Opera Arias." Released on January 1, 2006, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon (DG) label, this album is a testament to Alagna's remarkable vocal prowess and his deep connection with the French operatic tradition.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album features a diverse selection of arias from some of the most beloved French operas. From the dramatic intensity of "Le Cid" to the tender romance of "Mireille," and the exotic allure of "L'Africaine," each piece showcases Alagna's versatility and emotional depth. Notable tracks include "Ah! tout est bien fini! Ô souverain, ô juge" from "Le Cid," "Rachel, quand du Seigneur la grâce tutélaire" from "La Juive," and "Vois ma misère, hélas" from "Samson et Dalila."
Alagna's interpretation of these arias is both technically impressive and deeply moving. His ability to convey the full range of human emotions, from joy and love to despair and longing, makes this album a truly immersive experience. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "French Opera Arias" offers a rich and rewarding exploration of the French operatic repertoire.
Tracks
Maître Pathelin - Je pense à vousFrançois Bazin, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Le Cid - Ah! tout est bien fini! Ô souverain, ô jugeJules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Les Abencérages: Suspendez à ces murs… J’ai vu disparaîtreLuigi Cherubini, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Mireille / Act V: Mon coeur est plein d'un noir souci Anges du ParadisCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
L'amant jaloux: Tandis que tout sommeilleAndré-Ernest-Modeste Grétry, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Juive / Act IV: Rachel, quand du Seigneur la grâce tutélaireFromental Halévy, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Mignon - Elle ne croyait pas, dans sa candeur naïveAmbroise Thomas, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
L'Africaine / Act IV: Pays merveilleuxGiacomo Meyerbeer, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust - Invocation à la natureHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Iphigénie en Tauride / Act II: Quel langage accablant Unis dès la plus tendre enfanceChristoph Willibald Gluck, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act I: À cette voix... Je crois entendre encoreGeorges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Le Roi d'Ys / Act III: Puisqu'on ne peut fléchir ces jalouses gardiennes - Vainement ma bien-aiméeÉdouard Lalo, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Joseph - Vainement Pharaon dans sa reconnaissance Champs paternelsÉtienne Nicolas Méhul, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Samson et Dalila - Vois ma misère, hélasCamille Saint-Saëns, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
L'attaque du moulin - Drame lyrique en 4 actes: Le jour tombeAlfred Bruneau, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
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