Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with the album "Mozart: Operatic and Sacred Arias." Released in 2008 by Warner Classics, this exquisite collection showcases the master composer's unparalleled talent across a variety of genres, including opera, sacred music, and chamber music. Spanning a rich 1 hour and 17 minutes, the album features 15 meticulously crafted tracks that highlight Mozart's enduring legacy.
From the tender and introspective arias of "Il rè pastore" and "Le nozze di Figaro" to the powerful and dramatic pieces from "Don Giovanni" and "Così fan tutte," this album offers a comprehensive journey through Mozart's operatic repertoire. The sacred arias, including the ethereal "Laudate Dominum" from both the "Vesperae solennes de confessore" and "Vesperae de Domenica," and the exuberant "Exsultate, jubilate" from the eponymous work, demonstrate Mozart's profound spiritual depth and musical versatility.
Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra, this album captures the essence of Mozart's compositions with clarity and precision. The 2008 digital remastering ensures that every note is rendered with pristine quality, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the intricacies of Mozart's score. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mozart's work, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance that will captivate and inspire.
Mozart: Il rè pastore, K. 208, Act 2: "L'amerò, sarò costante" (Aminta)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: "Voi, che sapete" (Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 3: "Giunse alfin il momento" - "Deh vieni, non tardar" (Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 3: "Porgi amor" (Contessa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384, Act 2: "Welcher Kummer" - "Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose" (Konstanze)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Idomeneo, K. 366, Act 3: "Solitudini amiche" - "Zeffiretti lusinghieri" (Ilia)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: "In quali eccessi" - "Mi tradì quell' alma ingrata" (Donna Elvira)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: "Crudele?" - "Non mi dir bell' idol mio" (Donna Anna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act 1: "Come scoglio" (Fiordiligi)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339 (2008 Digital Remaster): Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra/Ambrosian Singers/John McCarthy, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Vesperae de Domenica K321 (2008 Digital Remaster): Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra/Leslie Pearson, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Exsultate, jubilateWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Fulget amicaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Tu virginum -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Mozart: Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: AlleluiaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georg Fischer, Lucia Popp, English Chamber Orchestra