Roberto Alagna, the celebrated French tenor, presents a captivating collection of his finest arias in "Les 100 Plus Beaux Airs de Roberto Alagna." Released on January 1, 2013, under Universal Music Division Decca Records France, this album is a testament to Alagna's extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 22 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through the world of opera, showcasing Alagna's ability to master a wide range of roles and styles.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for opera enthusiasts, featuring iconic arias from beloved works such as "La Bohème," "Turandot," and "Carmen," alongside lesser-known but equally captivating pieces. Alagna's renditions are marked by his signature warmth, power, and emotional depth, making each track a unique and memorable experience. From the tender and intimate "Che gelida manina" to the dramatic and intense "Nessun dorma," Alagna's performances are nothing short of breathtaking.
The album also includes several sacred and traditional pieces, arranged by notable composers and arrangers, adding a spiritual and timeless dimension to the collection. These tracks, such as "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus," highlight Alagna's ability to infuse sacred texts with profound emotion and reverence.
"Les 100 Plus Beaux Airs de Roberto Alagna" is not just an album; it is a celebration of Roberto Alagna's extraordinary career and his enduring contribution to the world of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the very best of Roberto Alagna's artistry.
Tracks
La MarseillaiseClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Choeur de l'Armée Française, Maîtrise De Paris, Chœur de chambre Les Eléments, Patrick Marco, Joël Suhubiette, Paul De Plinval
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 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
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
Fiesque / Acte II: Cette nuitÉdouard Lalo, Roberto Alagna, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Alain Altinoglu
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Merci, doux crépuscule!Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini / Act 1: La gloire était ma seule idoleHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Werther: Pourquoi me réveillerJules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Roméo et Juliette: Salut ! Tombeau sombre et silencieuxCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Béatrice et Bénédict / Act 1: Ah! Je vais l'aimerHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens / Act 4: O blonde CérèsHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
L'Africaine / Act IV: Pays merveilleuxGiacomo Meyerbeer, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Ange adoré !Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
L'amant jaloux: Tandis que tout sommeilleAndré-Ernest-Modeste Grétry, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Cyrano de Bergerac / Acte 4: Roxane... AdieuFranco Alfano, Roberto Alagna, Nathalie Manfrino, Marc Barrard, Richard Rittelmann, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Marco Guidarini
Guillaume Tell: Asile héréditaireGioachino Rossini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: Una furtiva lagrimaGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Don Pasquale: Povero ErnestoGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
I Puritani / Act I: A te, o caraVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices
Norma / Act I: Meco all'altar di VenereVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelino Pidò
Norma / Act I: Me protegge, me difendeVincenzo Bellini, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelino Pidò
Rigoletto / Act 3: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Richard Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Il Trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker, London Voices, Terry Edwards
Macbeth, Act IV: Recit. O figli miei!Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Macbeth, Act IV: Ah, la paterna manoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ernani, Act I: Come rugiada al cespiteGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Ernani, Act I: Dell'esilio nel doloreGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Luisa Miller, Act II: Quando le sere al placidoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Un ballo in maschera, Act III: Ma se m'è forza perdertiGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mefistofele: Giunto sul passo estremoArrigo Boito, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La bohème: Io non ho che una povera stanzettaRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Sly: Un orso in musolieraErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder, London Voices
Giulietta e Romeo / Act 3: Giulietta! Son io!Riccardo Zandonai, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
L'Arlesiana: È la solita storia del pastoreFrancesco Cilea, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La Bohème / Act 1: "Che gelida manina"Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
Turandot / Act 3: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Voices, Terry Edwards
Ave Maria, D.839 - Arr. Jeff Jarratt and Robin SmithFranz Schubert, Roberto Alagna, Robin Smith, London Symphony Orchestra, New London Children's Choir, The Choir Of St John's, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Smithills School Junior Choir
Minuit, chrétiens! - Arr. Alain KremskiAdolphe Adam, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Messe solennelle en la majeur, Op. 12 FWV 61: 5. Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Ave Maria, CG 89a - Arr. Thilo WinterJohann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
La Salutation angélique, CG 436 - Arr. Alain KremskiCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Panis AngelicusCamille Saint-Saëns, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Repentir, CG 434Charles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Crucifix - Arr. Alain KremskiJean-Baptiste Fauré, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
Messe solennelle de Ste. Cécile CG 56: 5. SanctusCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée, David Godefroid, Pierre Iodice
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: 2. Agnus Dei (Intermezzo)Georges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
O SalutarisGabriel Fauré, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, Choeur De Capitole De Toulouse, Petits Chanteurs à la Croix Potencée
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