Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Giuseppe Verdi with "Rolando Villazon sings Verdi," a captivating collection of some of the composer's most iconic arias and choral works. Released on October 15, 2012, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album offers a concise yet powerful 37-minute journey through Verdi's operatic masterpieces and sacred music.
Featuring the renowned tenor Rolando Villazon, this album showcases his exceptional vocal prowess and dramatic intensity. Villazon's interpretation brings a fresh perspective to beloved works such as "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto, "Di Provenza il mar" from La traviata, and "O mio rimorso" from Un ballo in maschera. The album also includes powerful excerpts from Ernani, I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Don Carlo, and Macbeth, demonstrating Verdi's unparalleled ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic depth.
The album concludes with a moving rendition of the "Ingemisco" from Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a piece that highlights the composer's ability to blend sacred and operatic traditions. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to classical music, "Rolando Villazon sings Verdi" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing the enduring power and beauty of Verdi's music.
Tracks
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act III Scene 2: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra
Verdi: La traviata, Act 2 Scene 1: No. 4, Scena ed Aria, "Lunge da lei per me … De' miei bollenti spiriti … O mio rimorso!" (Alfredo)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra
Verdi: Un ballo in maschera, Act 3: "Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson, Bavarian Radio Chorus
Verdi: Ernani, Act 2: "Odi il voto" - "Sprezzo la vita"Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson, Bavarian Radio Chorus
Verdi: I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Act 2 Scene 2: No. 7, Cavatina, "La mia letizia infondere" (Oronte)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Verdi: Don Carlo: "Io l'ho perduta lo la vidi" (Don Carlo)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 4 Scene 1: No. 18, Scena ed Aria, "O figli, o figli miei! … Ah, la paterna mano" (MacDuff)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 2 Scene 1: No. 8, Scena ed Aria, "Ella mi fu rapita … Parmi veder le lagrime" (Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Verdi: Messa da Requiem: X. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Rolando Villazón, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
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