Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Ruggero Leoncavallo with this exquisite collection of opera arias and songs. Released in 2010 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album showcases Leoncavallo's mastery of the operatic form, offering a rich tapestry of musical expression that spans a variety of moods and styles. The centerpiece of the album is "La Nuit de mai," a twelve-movement work that takes the listener on a journey through a range of emotions, from the tender and lyrical to the dramatic and impassioned. Alongside this, you'll find a selection of Leoncavallo's most beloved songs and arias, including the hauntingly beautiful "Aprile" and the lively "Barcarola Veneziana." With a total runtime of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Leoncavallo's enduring legacy as one of the most important figures in the history of opera. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
La Nuit de mai: 1. Sostenuto assaiRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 2. LargamenteRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 3. Vivo - Mouv. de ValseRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 4. Assai agitatoRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 5. SostenutoRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 6. Largo tranquilloRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 7. Allegro con fuocoRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 8. Assai Sostenuto - Quasi AdagioRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 9. Andante Sostenuto AssaiRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 10. Andante agitato assaiRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 11. Largamente quasi recitativoRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
La Nuit de mai: 12. Andante Mosso e SolenneRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
AprileRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Lang Lang
C'è nel tuo sguardo (1893)Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Lang Lang
Hymne à la LyreRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Lang Lang
La Chanson des YeuxRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Lang Lang
L'AddioRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Lang Lang
Barcarola VenezianaRuggero Leoncavallo, Lang Lang
Valse mignonneRuggero Leoncavallo, Lang Lang
Pagliacci / Act 1: IntermezzoRuggero Leoncavallo, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Alberto Veronesi
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