Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Plácido Domingo with "The Art Of Plácido Domingo," a captivating collection of operatic masterpieces released on January 1, 2013, under the prestigious Decca (UMO) label. This album is a testament to Domingo's unparalleled vocal prowess and his deep connection with the classical and opera genres.
Spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 14 minutes, the album features a diverse array of arias and duets from some of the most beloved operas in history. From the heart-wrenching "Una furtiva lagrima" from L'elisir d'amore to the powerful "Nessun dorma" from Turandot, Domingo's performances are nothing short of extraordinary. The tracklist also includes iconic pieces like "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto, "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca, and "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci, showcasing the breadth of his repertoire.
The album is a blend of live performances and studio recordings, offering a dynamic listening experience. Highlights include the live rendition of "Orgia, chimera dall'occhio vitreo" from Edgar, recorded at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome in 2005, and the moving "No puede ser" from La tabernera del puerto. Domingo's interpretation of sacred pieces like "Panis Angelicus" and "Ave Maria" adds a spiritual dimension to the collection.
"The Art Of Plácido Domingo" is not just a compilation of songs; it's a celebration of Domingo's enduring legacy in the world of opera. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching experience, highlighting the artistry and passion that have made Plácido Domingo one of the most revered tenors of our time.
This LP was released in 1971.
Tracks
L'elisir d'amore / Act 2: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
Rigoletto / Act III: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlo Maria Giulini
Tosca, SC 69 / Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Otello / Act I: Esultate!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act I: No. 2, Aria. Largo al factotum - Recit. Ah, ah! che bella vita!Gioachino Rossini, Kathleen Battle, Plácido Domingo, Frank Lopardo, Lucio Gallo, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Cavalleria rusticana: Tu qui, Santuzza?Pietro Mascagni, Agnes Baltsa, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Lucia di Lammermoor - After Walter Scott / Act II: "Fra poco a me ricovero" - "Oh meschina!"Gaetano Donizetti, Plácido Domingo, Samuel Ramey, London Symphony Orchestra, Ion Marin, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, John McCarthy
"Panis Angelicus", IAC 25César Franck, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
Luisa Miller - Act 2: "Quando le sere al placido"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre National De France, Lorin Maazel
Carmen, Act IV: Finale. Duet. C'est toi!Georges Bizet, Tatiana Troyanos, Plácido Domingo, John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Edgar - Opera In 3 Acts / Act 2: Orgia, chimera dall'occhio vitreo - Live At Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Santa Cecilia, Roma / 2005Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Veronesi
Cavalleria rusticana: "Viva il vino spumeggiante" (Brindisi)Pietro Mascagni, Axelle Gall, Plácido Domingo, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Georges Prêtre
"Amapola"Joseph Maria Lacalle, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
"Non ti scordar di me"Ernesto de Curtis, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
Cavalleria rusticana: "Ah! lo vedi" (Duetto)Pietro Mascagni, Agnes Baltsa, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Pagliacci / Act 1: "Vesti la giubba"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Georges Prêtre
Turandot, Act II: Un giuramento atroce mi costringe (Altoum, Calaf)Giacomo Puccini, Piero de Palma, Plácido Domingo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Il trovatore, Act II: Mal reggendo all'aspro assaltoGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Brigitte Fassbaender, Aldo Verrecchia, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Carlo Maria Giulini
Ave Maria: Arr. From Bach's Prelude No.1 BWV 846Charles Gounod, Plácido Domingo, Luisa Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
La tabernera del puerto / Act 2: "No puede ser" - LivePablo Sorozábal, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Tannhäuser - Paris version / Act III: "Hör an, Wolfram! Hör an! - Inbrunst im Herzen"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Carmen / Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"Georges Bizet, Plácido Domingo, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: Allons! Courage et confianceJacques Offenbach, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: Ils se sont éloignés enfin!Jacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
"Granada"Agustín Lara, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!" - "Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
I Lombardi / Act 2: Cavatina: "La mia letizia infondere" - "Come poteva un angelo"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Montserrat Aparici, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288 / Act 3: Salut! salut au juge d'IsraëlCamille Saint-Saëns, Renato Bruson, Plácido Domingo, Elena Obraztsova, Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Arthur Oldham
Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma! - Concert EndingGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Staatsopernchor
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