Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of opera with Alfredo Kraus, one of the most celebrated tenors of our time. Released on September 1, 2009, under the Warner Classics label, "KRAUS - Una Voz Universal" is a captivating compilation that showcases Kraus's extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility. Spanning a generous 1 hour and 58 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of operatic masterpieces, featuring iconic arias from beloved works such as Bellini's "I puritani," Verdi's "La traviata," Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "Don Pasquale," and Puccini's "La bohème." The collection also includes a selection of zarzuelas, a traditional Spanish musical genre, highlighting Kraus's ability to traverse different musical styles with grace and precision. Each track is a testament to Kraus's impeccable technique, emotional depth, and the unparalleled beauty of his voice. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the universal language of music.
Tracks
Bellini: I puritani, Act 1: "A te, o cara, amor talora" (Arturo, Elvira, Giorgio, Gualtiero, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Riccardo Muti, Agostino Ferrin, Alfredo Kraus, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Montserrat Caballé, Stefan Elenkov, Philharmonia Orchestra
La Traviata (1997 Digital Remaster): Libiamo, ne' lieti calici (Brindisi)Giuseppe Verdi, Alfredo Kraus/Laura Zanini/Piero de Palma/Alvaro Malta/Alessandro Maddalena/Vito Susca/Maria Callas/Coro del Teatro Nacional de Santa Carlos, Lisboa/Orquesta Sinfonica del Teatro Nacional de Santa Carlos, Lisboa/Franco Ghione, Franco Ghione, Orquesta Sinfonica del Teatro Nacional de Santa Carlos, Lisboa, Orquestra Sinfónica do Teatro Nacional de São Carlos Lisboa
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 5: "Qui di sposa eterna fede" (Edgardo, Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Alfredo Kraus/Nicola Rescigno/Edita Gruberova, Nicola Rescigno, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1 Scene 5: "Verrano a te sull'aura" (Lucia, Edgardo)Gaetano Donizetti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Edita Gruberova/Alfredo Kraus/Nicola Rescigno, Nicola Rescigno, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III, Scena terza: Tombe degl'avi miei (Edgardo)Gaetano Donizetti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Alfredo Kraus/Nicola Rescigno, Nicola Rescigno, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 7: No. 9, Aria cantabile, "Fra poco a me ricovero" (Edgardo)Gaetano Donizetti, Alfredo Kraus, Nicola Rescigno, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 9: "Tu che a Dio spiegasti l'ali" (Edgardo, Raimondo, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Alfredo Kraus/Robert Lloyd/Nicola Rescigno/Ambrosian Opera Chorus/John McCarthy, Nicola Rescigno, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Don Pasquale (1996 Digital Remaster), ATTO SECONDO Prima Scena: Chercherò lontana terra (Ernesto)Gaetano Donizetti, Alfredo Kraus
Don Pasquale (1996 Digital Remaster), ATTO SECONDO Prima Scena: E se fia che ad altro oggetto (Ernesto)Gaetano Donizetti, Alfredo Kraus, Sarah Caldwell, London Symphony Orchestra
Donizetti: Don Pasquale, Act 3: "Com' è gentil" (Ernesto)Gaetano Donizetti, Alfredo Kraus, Sarah Caldwell, London Symphony Orchestra
Don Pasquale (1996 Digital Remaster), ATTO TERZO Sesta Scena: Tornami a dir che m'ami (Norina/Ernesto)Gaetano Donizetti, Beverly Sills/Donald Gramm/Alan Titus/Alfredo Kraus/Henry Newman/Ambrosian Opera Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Sarah Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, London Symphony Orchestra
Che gelida manina (Rodolfo) - 1998 Remastered VersionGiacomo Puccini, Alfredo Kraus/Ambrosian Opera Chorus/National Philharmonic Orchestra/James Levine, James Levine, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 3: "La donna è mobile" (Duke)Giuseppe Verdi, Julius Rudel, Alfredo Kraus, Philharmonia Orchestra
Los De Aragón: "Los De Aragón"Jose Serrano, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Pablo Sorozábal, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
Katiuska: "¡Es El Príncipe!"Gonzalo del Castillo, Martí Alonso, Pablo Sorozábal, Alfredo Kraus/Pilar Lorengar/Manuel Gas, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
Entre Sevilla Y Triana. "Tú Que Sabes Del Cariño"Fernández De Sevilla, Pablo Sorozábal, Tejedor, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
El Huesped Del Sevillano : Romanza de Juan Luis "Raquel"Jacinto Guerrero, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Pablo Sorozábal, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
El Último Romántico: "Bella Enamorada"Soutullo, Vert, Alfredo Kraus
La Tabernera Del Puerto : "No Puede Ser"Fernandez Shaw, Pablo Sorozábal, Romero, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
La Isla De Las Perlas . "No Me Quiere"Gonzalo del Castillo, Martí Alonso, Méndez Herrero, Pablo Sorozábal, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
La Tabernera Del Puerto : "Dúo De Marola Y Leandro"Fernandez Shaw, Pablo Sorozábal, Romero, Alfredo Kraus, Leda Barclay, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
Curro Vargas: "Soledad Mía"Ruperto Chapí, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Pablo Sorozábal, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
Black El Payaso: "Deja La Guadaña Segador"Pablo Sorozábal, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
La Tabernera Del Puerto(Escena De La Barca):"Dúo De Marola Y Leandro"Fernandez Shaw, Pablo Sorozábal, Romero, Alfredo Kraus, Leda Barclay, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
Black El Payaso : "Dúo de Dupont Y Black"Pablo Sorozábal, Alfredo Kraus/Renato Cesari, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
La Isla De las Perlas: "Que Triste Mi Despertar"Gonzalo del Castillo, Martí Alonso, Pablo Sorozábal, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
La Dolorosa: "Relato De Rafael"Jose Serrano, Alfredo Kraus, Jose Perera, Pablo Sorozábal, Orquesta Conciertos De Madrid
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