Roberto Alagna's captivating album, Nessun Dorma, is a masterpiece that showcases the renowned tenor's incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Released on 1 January 2006 by Deutsche Grammophon, this opera collection is a must-listen for fans of the genre.
With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, Nessun Dorma takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic operatic pieces, including Turandot's iconic 'Nessun dorma!' and 'Un di all'azzuro spazio', as well as 'Come un bel dì di maggio' from Andrea Chénier. Roberto Alagna's powerful voice brings to life the dramatic intensity of 'La Wally - Quando a Sölden' and the romantic allure of 'Giulietta e Romeo / Act 3: Giulietta! Son io!'.
This album is a testament to Roberto Alagna's versatility, as he effortlessly navigates the complexities of 'La bohème: Io non ho che una povera stanzetta' and 'Musetta ! Testa adorata', before moving on to the dramatic 'La Gioconda, Op. 9 / Act 2: Cielo e mar'. The album also features notable pieces from 'Cavalleria rusticana', 'Adriana Lecouvreur', and 'Fedora', showcasing Roberto Alagna's remarkable ability to convey the emotional nuances of each character.
Throughout Nessun Dorma, Roberto Alagna's voice shines with a brilliance that is sure to leave a lasting impression. With its carefully curated selection of operatic gems, this album is an essential addition to any music lover's collection, and a poignant reminder of Roberto Alagna's status as one of the world's leading tenors.
Turandot / Act 3: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Voices, Terry Edwards
Un di all'azzuro spazioUmberto Giordano, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Andrea Chénier / Act 4: Come un bel dì di maggioUmberto Giordano, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Wally - Quando a SöldenAlfredo Catalani, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
Giulietta e Romeo / Act 3: Giulietta! Son io!Riccardo Zandonai, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
La bohème: Io non ho che una povera stanzettaRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Musetta ! Testa adorataRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Gioconda, Op. 9 / Act 2: Cielo e marAmilcare Ponchielli, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Cavalleria rusticana: "Viva il vino spumeggiante"Pietro Mascagni, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder, London Voices
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino è generosoPietro Mascagni, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Adriana Lecouvreur / Act 1: La dolcissima effigie sorridenteFrancesco Cilea, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
L'anima ho stancaFrancesco Cilea, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
I zingari - Dammi un amore selvaggioRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
Chatterton - Che piu mi restaRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
E un riso gentilRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Zaza - Mai piu, ZazaRuggero Leoncavallo, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
La Cena delle beffe - Tornato e maggioUmberto Giordano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
Fedora / Act 2: "Amor ti vieta"Umberto Giordano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder
Sly: Un orso in musolieraErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder, London Voices
Turandot: Questa notte...Nessun dorma... O sole!Giacomo Puccini, Franco Alfano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Mark Elder, London Voices
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