Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Teresa Berganza, one of the most celebrated mezzo-sopranos of our time. "Teresa Berganza: Essentials" is a captivating collection of her most iconic performances, released on Deutsche Grammophon. This album, spanning a little over an hour and a half, showcases Berganza's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth, taking you through a diverse repertoire of operatic masterpieces.
From the fiery passion of Bizet's "Carmen" to the tender melodies of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," Berganza's interpretations are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also features gems from Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" and "La Cenerentola," as well as the haunting beauty of Gounod's "Stabat Mater." Berganza's mastery of Spanish music is evident in her renditions of pieces from "El Amor Brujo," "El sombrero de tres picos," and "La vida breve," among others.
This album is a testament to Berganza's enduring legacy and her ability to bring each character to life with unparalleled artistry. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Teresa Berganza: Essentials" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Carmen, WD 31: "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle"Georges Bizet, Teresa Berganza, Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Il barbiere di Siviglia: "Una voce poco fa"Gioachino Rossini, Teresa Berganza, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Stabat Mater, P. 77: No. 4 Quae moerabatGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Teresa Berganza, Solisti dell'orchestra "Scarlatti" Napoli, Ettore Gracis
Carmen, WD 31: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient"Georges Bizet, Teresa Berganza, Alicia Nafé, Yvonne Kenny, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Madama Butterfly: "Scuoti quella fronda di ciliegio"Giacomo Puccini, Mirella Freni, Teresa Berganza, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Il barbiere di Siviglia: No. 11, Aria. Contro un cor che accende amoreGioachino Rossini, Teresa Berganza, Luigi Alva, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
La Cenerentola: Aria. Nacqui all'affanno - Non più mestaGioachino Rossini, Teresa Berganza, Renato Capecchi, Paolo Montarsolo, Margherita Guglielmi, Laura Zannini, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
No, non si speri (Arr. by Arne Oddvar Dorumsgaard)Giacomo Carissimi, Teresa Berganza, Ricardo Requejo
Carmen, WD 31: "Près des remparts de Séville"Georges Bizet, Teresa Berganza, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Madama Butterfly: "Chi sia?"Giacomo Puccini, Teresa Berganza, Juan Pons, José Carreras, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Il barbiere di Siviglia: No. 7 Duetto: "Dunque io son... tu non m'inganni?"Gioachino Rossini, Hermann Prey, Teresa Berganza, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Stabat Mater, P. 77: No. 10 Fac ut portemGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Teresa Berganza, Solisti dell'orchestra "Scarlatti" Napoli, Ettore Gracis
El Amor Brujo (Ballet by G. Martinez Sierra): Canción del fuego fátuoManuel de Falla, Teresa Berganza, London Symphony Orchestra, García Navarro
El sombrero de tres picos: Danza della molineraManuel de Falla, Teresa Berganza, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
La vida breve (Original Version): "Vivan los que rien!"Manuel de Falla, Narciso Yepes, London Symphony Orchestra, Luis Antonio García Navarro, Teresa Berganza, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, John McCarthy, Lucero Tena
Suite populaire Espagnole: El Paño morunoManuel de Falla, Narciso Yepes, Teresa Berganza
Suite populaire Espagnole: JotaManuel de Falla, Narciso Yepes, Teresa Berganza
Trece canciones espanolas antiguas: Anda, jaleoFederico García Lorca, Narciso Yepes, Teresa Berganza
Pérdida de AntequeraMiguel de Fuenllana, Teresa Berganza, Narciso Yepes
En la fuente del roselJuan Vazquez, Teresa Berganza, Narciso Yepes
Vittoria, mio core! (Arr. by Luigi Dallapiccola)Giacomo Carissimi, Teresa Berganza, Ricardo Requejo
Se tu m'ami, se sospiri (Arr. by Alessandro Parisotti)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Teresa Berganza, Ricardo Requejo
"Piango, gemo sospiro" (Arr. by Felix Lavilla)Antonio Vivaldi, Teresa Berganza, Ricardo Requejo
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