Prepare for an exhilarating journey through the night with RR's "Night Driving? Opera will keep you Awake!" This unique album, released on November 30, 2015, under the Music Manager label, blends the raw energy of dancehall and drill with the dramatic intensity of opera. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, this collection is a bold fusion of genres that defies expectations and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
RR has curated a diverse tracklist that includes powerful arias and monologues from classic operas such as "Hérodiade," "Falstaff," "Andrea Chénier," "Rigoletto," "Don Giovanni," and "Boris Godunov." The album also features selections from Prokofiev's "Four Portraits and a Dėnouement from the Gambler" and Mozart's "The Impresario" and "Così fan tutte." Each piece is performed with a fresh, contemporary twist, making it accessible and thrilling for both opera enthusiasts and fans of urban music.
"Night Driving? Opera will keep you Awake!" is not just an album; it's an experience. RR's innovative approach to blending genres creates a soundscape that is both familiar and groundbreaking. The album's dynamic range, from the haunting melodies of "Nemico della Patria" to the upbeat rhythms of "Smanie implacabili," ensures that there's something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned opera connoisseur or a dancehall aficionado, RR's unique vision is sure to captivate and inspire.
So, turn up the volume, buckle up, and get ready for a night drive like no other with RR's "Night Driving? Opera will keep you Awake!"
Tracks
Hérodiade: Hérodiade, Act II: Vision fugitiveJules Massenet, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Falstaff: Falstaff, Act I: Honor MonologueGiuseppe Verdi, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Andrea Chénier: Andrea Chénier, Act III: Nemico della PatriaUmberto Giordano, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Falstaff: Falstaff, Act II, Scene 1: Ford's MonologueGiuseppe Verdi, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Rigoletto: Rigoletto, Act I, Scene 2: Pari siamo!Giuseppe Verdi, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Falstaff: Falstaff, Act II, Scene 2: Quand ero PaggioGiuseppe Verdi, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Don Giovanni: Don Giovanni, Act I, Scene 5: Madamina, il catalogo è questoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Lawrence Tibbett
Boris Godunov: Boris Godunov: Act I, 2Modest Mussorgsky, RR, Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Mark Ermler
Boris Godunov: Boris Godunov: Act III, Scene 1Modest Mussorgsky, RR, Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Mark Ermler
Four Portraits and a Dėnouement from the Gambler, Op. 49: Four Portraits and a Dėnouement from the Gambler, Op. 49: III. GeneralSergei Prokofiev, RR, Moscow RTV Symphony Orchestra, Guennadi Rosdhestvenski
Four Portraits and a Dėnouement from the Gambler, Op. 49: Four Portraits and a Dėnouement from the Gambler, Op. 49: V. DėnouementSergei Prokofiev, RR, Moscow RTV Symphony Orchestra, Guennadi Rosdhestvenski
The Impresario, K. 486: The Impresario, K. 486: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Una bella serenataWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: La mia Dorabella capace non eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Vorrei dir e cor non hoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: in uomini, in soldatiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Smanie implacabiliWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Rivolgete a lui lo guardoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: E voi ridete?Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Temerari... Come scoglioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Una donna a quindici anniWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Un´aura amorosaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: È amore un ladroncellWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Donne mie, la fate a tantiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, RR, Opera Orchestra Bratislava, Oliver von Dohnanyi
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