Dive into the dramatic world of Giuseppe Verdi with "Verdi: Otello - Highlights," a captivating collection of arias and ensembles from his powerful opera Otello. Released on January 1, 1994, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album offers a concise yet compelling journey through Verdi's final and one of his most renowned operas. Spanning just over an hour and fifteen minutes, the album presents some of the most memorable moments from the tragic love story based on Shakespeare's play.
Featuring iconic pieces such as the exhilarating "Brindisi" and the intense "Love Duet," this album showcases Verdi's mastery of opera. The highlights include powerful arias like "Credo in un Dio crudel" and "Desdemona rea!", as well as tender moments like "Ave Maria, piena di grazia." The performances bring to life the passion, jealousy, and ultimately, the devastating consequences that unfold in the story of Otello, Desdemona, and Iago.
With its rich orchestration and soaring melodies, "Verdi: Otello - Highlights" is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. The album captures the essence of Verdi's genius, offering a thrilling and emotionally charged experience that highlights the timeless appeal of his music.
Tracks
Otello / Act I: Una vela! Una vela!Giuseppe Verdi, Ramón Vargas, Michael Schade, Sergei Leiferkus, Giacomo Prestia, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Esultate!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Fuoco di gioia!Giuseppe Verdi, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Roderigo, beviam!Giuseppe Verdi, Ramón Vargas, Michael Schade, Sergei Leiferkus, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Inaffia l'ugola! Trinca, tracanna (Brindisi)Giuseppe Verdi, Ramón Vargas, Michael Schade, Sergei Leiferkus, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Capitano, v'attende la fazione ai baluardiGiuseppe Verdi, Ramón Vargas, Michael Schade, Sergei Leiferkus, Giacomo Prestia, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Abbasso le spade!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Ramón Vargas, Sergei Leiferkus, Giacomo Prestia, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act I: Già nella notte densa (Love Duet)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Cheryl Studer, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Vanne! la tua meta già vedoGiuseppe Verdi, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello - original version - Act 2: Credo in un Dio crudelGiuseppe Verdi, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: D'un uom che geme sotto il tuo disdegnoGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Se inconscia, contro te, sposo, ho peccatoGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Denyce Graves, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Desdemona rea!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Tu?! Indietro! fuggi!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Ora e per sempre addioGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Pace, signorGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Era la notte, Cassio dormiaGiuseppe Verdi, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Oh! mostruosa colpa!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act II: Si, pel ciel marmoreo giuro!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act III: Dio! mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali / Cassio è là!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sergei Leiferkus, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act IV: Era più calmo?Giuseppe Verdi, Denyce Graves, Cheryl Studer, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act IV: Mia madre aveva una povera ancellaGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act IV: "Piangea cantando nell'erma landa..."Giuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Denyce Graves, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act IV: Ave Maria, piena di graziaGiuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Otello / Act IV: "Niun mi tema"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Ramón Vargas, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Giacomo Prestia, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
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