Joseph Calleja, the celebrated Maltese tenor, presents a captivating collection of operatic arias in "The Golden Voice." Released on January 1, 2005, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album showcases Calleja's remarkable vocal prowess and versatility across a variety of roles and compositions. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a diverse selection of tracks from renowned operas, highlighting Calleja's ability to embody a range of characters and emotions.
From the powerful "I Lombardi" to the tender "Una furtiva lagrima" from "L'elisir d'amore," Calleja's performance is nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes beloved arias such as "Je crois entendre encore" from "Les pêcheurs de perles" and "Son già lontani" from "I Puritani," demonstrating his mastery of both dramatic and lyrical roles. The bonus track, "Di Pescatore Ignobile" from "Lucrezia Borgia," adds an extra layer of depth to this already impressive collection.
Calleja's rich, resonant voice shines through each piece, making "The Golden Voice" a testament to his artistry and a delight for opera enthusiasts. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of opera, this album offers a compelling introduction to the extraordinary talent of Joseph Calleja.
Tracks
I Lombardi / Act 2: "La mia letizia infondere"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
La Favorita - Italian version / Act 4: Spirto gentilGaetano Donizetti, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
L'elisir d'amore / Act 2: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
La Sonnambula / Act 1: "Elvino! E me tu lasci...Son geloso del zefiro errante"Vincenzo Bellini, Joseph Calleja, Anna Netrebko, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Roméo et Juliet / Act 2: "L'amour, l'amour...Ah! Lève-toi, soleil"Charles Gounod, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Manon / Act 2: Instant charmant...En fermant les yeuxJules Massenet, Joseph Calleja, Tatiana Lisnic, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
La belle Hélène / Act 1: Au mont Ida...Le jugement de ParisJacques Offenbach, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Werther / Act 3: "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?"Jules Massenet, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Les pêcheurs de perles / Act I: Je crois entendre encoreGeorges Bizet, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Si j'étais roi: Elle est princesseAdolphe Adam, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Il Duca d'Alba / Act 4: "Inosservato" - "Angelo casto e bel"Gaetano Donizetti, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Don Sebastiano, Re del Portogallo / Act 2: "Deserto in terra"Gaetano Donizetti, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
I Puritani / Act 3: Son già lontaniVincenzo Bellini, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Maristella: "Io conosco un giardino"Giuseppe Pietri, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
Lucrezia Borgia / Act 1: Di Pescatore Ignobile (Bonus Track)Gaetano Donizetti, Joseph Calleja, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Carlo Rizzi
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