Plácido Domingo, the legendary tenor, invites you into the heart of opera with his stunning 2016 album. This collection is a testament to his extraordinary vocal range and his deep connection to the operatic tradition. Spanning nearly four hours, the album features iconic arias and ensembles from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire.
Domingo's powerful and nuanced performances are accompanied by the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera, providing a rich and immersive musical experience. The album opens with the haunting prelude from Verdi's "La traviata" and takes you through a journey of operatic masterpieces, including works by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Wagner, and more. Highlights include the intense drama of "Don Carlo," the passionate arias from "Otello," and the heart-wrenching scenes from "Tosca."
This album is a celebration of Domingo's remarkable career and his enduring love for the art of opera. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a captivating exploration of some of the most beautiful and dramatic music ever composed. Prepare to be moved by the sheer power and beauty of Domingo's voice, as he brings these timeless stories to life with unparalleled artistry.
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Tracks
La traviata, Act I: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Plácido Domingo
Don Carlo, Act I: Io l'ho perduta!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Tugomir Franc, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Berislav Klobucar
Don Carlo, Act II: A mezza-notte, ai giardin della ReginaGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Waltraud Meier, Leo Nucci, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Fabio Luisi
Il trovatore, Act III: Quale d'armi fragor poc'anzi intesi?… Ah! si, ben mioGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Raina Kabaivanska, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Herbert von Karajan
Il trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor… Ai nostri montiGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Fiorenza Cossotto, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Herbert von Karajan
Otello, Act I: Gia nella notteGiuseppe Verdi, Mirella Freni, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, James Levine
Otello, Act III: Dio ti giocondi, o sposoGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Barbara Frittoli, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Daniel Oren
La bohème, Act III: Marcello, finalmenteGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Alberto Rinaldi, Mirella Freni, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, García Navarro
La Fanciulla del west, Act III: Risparmiate lo scherno … Ch'ella mi credaGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Silvano Carroli, Georg Tichy, Richard Burke, Peter Jelosits, Alexander Diepold, Horst Nitsche, Peter Koves, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Leonard Slatkin
Tosca, S. 69, Act III: A voi…E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Peter Koves, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Fabio Luisi
Tosca, S. 69, Act III: E lucevan le stelle (Da Capo)Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Fabio Luisi
Andrea Chénier, Act II: Credo a una possanza arcanaUmberto Giordano, Plácido Domingo, Hans Helm, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Nello Santi
Andrea Chénier, Act II: Ora soave, sublime ora d'amoreUmberto Giordano, Plácido Domingo, Gabriela Beňačková-Čáp, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Nello Santi
Pagliacci, Act I: Vesti la giubbaRuggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Fabio Luisi
I puritani: IntroduzioneVincenzo Bellini, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Plácido Domingo
Il giuramento, Act II: Vittoria – Siracusa!Saverio Mercadante, Plácido Domingo, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Gerd Albrecht
Le prophete, Act II: Ami, quel nuage obscurcit ta pensee?… Sous les vastes arceauxGiacomo Meyerbeer, Plácido Domingo, Franz Hawlata, Torsten Kerl, David Cale Johnson, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Marcello Viotti
Les contes d'Hoffmann – The Legend Of Kleinzach: Il etait une fois a la cour d'EisenachJacques Offenbach, Plácido Domingo, Herwig Pecoraro, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christian Badea
Carmen, WD 31, Act II: Entr'acteGeorges Bizet, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Plácido Domingo
Carmen, WD 31, Act II: Partez sans moi…Halte-la! Qui va la…Georges Bizet, Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, Cheryl Kanfoush, Axelle Gall, Heinz Zednik, Paul Wolfrum, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Carlos Kleiber
Carmen, WD 31, Act IV: C'est toi? C'est moi!Georges Bizet, Agnes Baltsa, Plácido Domingo, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Pinchas Steinberg
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act II: En ces lieux, malgre moi …Camille Saint-Saëns, Plácido Domingo, Agnes Baltsa, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Georges Prêtre
Herodiade, Act IV: Ne pouvant réprimer les élans de la foiJules Massenet, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Marcello Viotti
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68, Act III: Ya neveryu chtoby ty khotel smert GrafiniPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Plácido Domingo, Rita Gorr, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Seiji Ozawa
Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act III: Das süße Lied verhalltRichard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Catarina Ligendza, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Peter Schneider
Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act III: In fernem Land, unnahbar eu'ren SchrittenRichard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Peter Schneider
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I: Ein Schwert verhiess mir der VaterRichard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christoph von Dohnányi
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I: Keiner ging, doch einer kam… Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemon…Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Waltraud Meier, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christoph von Dohnányi
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II: Siegmund! Sieh auf mich!Richard Wagner, Hildegard Behrens, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christoph von Dohnányi
Parsifal, Act II: Amfortas! Die Wunde!Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Horst Stein
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