Dive into the captivating world of opera with José Carreras' "Opera Arias," a timeless collection released on January 1, 2001, under EMI Classics. This 56-minute album is a testament to Carreras' extraordinary vocal prowess and his deep connection with the operatic tradition. Featuring iconic arias from beloved operas such as "Don Carlo," "Aida," "Cavalleria Rusticana," "Pagliacci," "Turandot," and "La Périchole," the album showcases a diverse range of emotions and musical styles. Carreras' powerful and nuanced performances bring these classic pieces to life, making it a must-listen for both opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album is a celebration of Carreras' artistry and the enduring appeal of opera.
This LP was released in 1986.
Tracks
Don Carlo (1884 Four Act Version), Act I, Scene 1: Io l'ho perduta! (Carlo)Herbert von Karajan, José Carreras, Berliner Philharmoniker
Don Carlo (1884 Four Act Version), Act I, Scene 1: Dio, che nell'alma infondere amor...(Carlo/Rodrigo/Coro/Un frate)Herbert von Karajan, José van Dam, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, José Carreras, Piero Cappuccilli, Berliner Philharmoniker
Don Carlo: Perduta ben, mio sol tesorHerbert von Karajan, Mirella Freni, José Carreras, Piero Cappuccilli, Berliner Philharmoniker
Aida, Act I, Scene 1: Se quel guerrier io fossi! (Radames)Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, José Carreras
Aida, Act IV, Scene 2: O terra, addio (Aida, Radames, Priests, Priestesses, Amneris)Wiener Philharmoniker, Katia Ricciarelli, Herbert von Karajan, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Chorus, José Carreras, Agnes Baltsa
Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti, José Carreras
Cavalleria Rusticana: Viva, il vino spumeggiante (Chorus, Turiddu, Lola)Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti, Julia Hamari, José Carreras, Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma, quel vino e generoso (Turiddu, Mamma Lucia, Santuzza, A Woman)Astrid Varnay, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti, José Carreras, Montserrat Caballé, Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Pagliacci: Recitar!...Vesti la giubba (Act I)Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti, José Carreras
Turandot: Non piangere, Liù! (Calaf/Ping/Pang/Pong/Timur/Liù/Coro)Vicente Sardinero, Paul Plishka, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard, Mirella Freni, Remy Corazza, Choeurs De L'Opera Du Rhin, Ricardo Cassinelli, José Carreras
Nessun Dorma: Nessun dorma!Alain Lombard, Choeurs De L'Opera Du Rhin, José Carreras
La Périchole - Acte I : Le conquérant dit à la jeune indienne (La Périchole, Piquillo)Michel Plasson, Calvin Sieb, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, José Carreras, Teresa Berganza
La Périchole - Acte I : Vous a-t'on dit souvent (Piquillo, La Périchole)Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, José Carreras, Teresa Berganza
La Périchole - Acte II : Et là, maintenant que nous sommes seuls (Piquillo, Don Pedro, Panatellas)Michel Plasson, Michel Trempont, Calvin Sieb, Michel Sénéchal, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, José Carreras
La Périchole - Acte III : On me proposait d'être infâme (Piquillo)Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, José Carreras, Teresa Berganza
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