Kiri Te Kanawa, the renowned soprano, invites you into a world of timeless classics and inspiring melodies with her album "Songs Of Inspiration." Released on January 1, 1989, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this collection is a beautiful blend of opera and classical genres, spanning a captivating 58 minutes.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the powerful "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's "Nabucco" to the serene "Ave Maria." Kiri Te Kanawa's exquisite vocals shine in both sacred and secular works, including the uplifting "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the musical "Carousel" and the triumphant "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" from "The Sound of Music." Her performance of "Hear My Prayer" and the traditional "Come, Come Ye Saints" showcases her versatility and emotional depth.
"Songs Of Inspiration" is a testament to Kiri Te Kanawa's extraordinary talent and her ability to bring profound meaning to each piece. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Casanova: Nuns' ChorusJohann Strauss II, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Repentir (O Divine Redeemer)Charles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Nabucco / Act 3: Nabucco: Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorateGiuseppe Verdi, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Hear My PrayerFelix Mendelssohn, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Christus am Oelberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives): 1. HallelujahLudwig van Beethoven, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Cavalleria rusticana: "Inneggiamo, il Signor non è morto" (Preghiera)Pietro Mascagni, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Psalm 150César Franck, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34, No. 2Felix Mendelssohn, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Come, come ye saintsAnonymous, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Carousel: You'll Never Walk AloneRichard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Home Sweet HomeHenry Rowley Bishop, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Climb Ev'ry Mountain - from "The Sound of Music"Richard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
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