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      Opera Heroes

      Franco CorelliFranco Corelli
      • 1997
      • 18 tracks
      • 1 uur, 16 min
      • opera
      Opera Heroes - Franco Corelli
      Opera Heroes - Franco Corelli

      Album Details

      Franco Corelli, the celebrated Italian tenor renowned for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, invites you into the world of opera with his 1997 album "Opera Heroes." Released under the Warner Classics label, this compilation is a testament to Corelli's extraordinary vocal prowess and his ability to captivate audiences with timeless operatic arias.

      Spanning a diverse range of compositions from some of the most revered opera composers, "Opera Heroes" features iconic pieces from Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, and more. The album opens with Verdi's "Aïda," followed by Donizetti's "La Favorita," and includes beloved arias such as "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's "Turandot" and "Cielo e mar!" from Ponchielli's "La Gioconda." Each track showcases Corelli's dynamic range and emotional depth, making this album a true celebration of operatic artistry.

      With a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, "Opera Heroes" is a comprehensive collection that highlights Corelli's versatility and mastery of the genre. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience. Franco Corelli's "Opera Heroes" is not just an album; it's a journey through the heart of opera, performed by one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century.

      August 1, 19971997 © EMI Records ltd℗ The copyright is this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. This compilation (P) 1997 by EMI Records Ltd

      Tracks

      1. Verdi: Aïda, Act 1 Scene 1: Romanza, "Se quel guerrier io fossi! … Celeste Aida" (Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Franco Corelli, Renata Scotto, Carlo Bergonzi, Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma & Sir John Barbirolli, Zubin Mehta, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        4:47
      2. Donizetti: La Favorita, Act 4 Scene 3: No. 14, Recitativo e Romanza, "Favorita del Re! … Spirito gentil ne' sogni miei" (Fernando)Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
        4:58
      3. Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 2 Scene 4: Romanza, "Cielo e mar! … l'etereo velo" (Enzo)Amilcare Ponchielli, Franco Corelli, Franco Ferraris, Philharmonia Orchestra
        4:46
      4. Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Donna non vidi mai" (Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Franco Corelli, Franco Ferraris, Philharmonia Orchestra
        2:36
      5. Cilèa: Adriana Lecouvreur, Act 2 Scene 2: "L’anima ho stanca, e la meta è lontana" (Maurizio)Francesco Cilea, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
        2:23
      6. Puccini: Tosca, Act 1 Scene 3: "Recondita armonia" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
        3:03
      7. Puccini: Tosca, Act 3 Scene 2: "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
        3:25
      8. Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3 Scene 6: "Ah sì, ben mio, coll'essere … Di quella pira" (Manrico, Leonora, Ruiz, Chorus)Giuseppe Verdi, Gabriella Tucci, Franco Corelli, Angelo Mercuriali, Mario Rinaudo, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Renata Scotto, Carlo Bergonzi, Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma & Sir John Barbirolli, Thomas Schippers, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        7:14
      9. Bellini: Norma, Act 1 Scene 2: No. 2b, Cavatina, "Meco all'altar di Venere" (Pollione)Vincenzo Bellini, Franco Corelli, Piero de Palma, Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
        6:12
      10. Meyerbeer: Les Huguenots, Act 1: No. 2, Scena e Romanza, "Non lunge della torre … Bianca al par di neve alpina" (Raoul)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
        5:24
      11. Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 2: "L'amour, l'amour !" - Cavatine. "Ah! Lève-toi, soleil !" (Roméo)Charles Gounod, Alain Lombard, Franco Corelli, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra Paris
        4:40
      12. Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana: "Viva il vino spumeggiante" (Turiddu, Coro, Lola)Pietro Mascagni, Gabriele Santini, Adriana Lazzarini, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Franco Corelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        2:57
      13. Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana: "Mamma, quel vino è generoso" (Turiddu, Lucia)Pietro Mascagni, Gabriele Santini, Corinna Vozza, Franco Corelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        4:08
      14. Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 1: "Colpito qui m'avete … Un dì all'azzurro spazio" (Chénier)Umberto Giordano, Franco Corelli, Antonietta Stella, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Gabriele Santini, Mario Sereni, Paolo Pedani, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        5:41
      15. Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 3: "Andrea Chénier! Coraggio! … Si, fui soldato e glorioso" (Dumas, Gérard, Maddalena, Fouquier-Tinville, Chénier, Chorus)Umberto Giordano, Paolo Pedani, Mario Sereni, Antonietta Stella, Giuseppe Modesti, Franco Corelli, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        3:19
      16. Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 4: "Come un bel dì di maggio" (Andrea)Umberto Giordano, Gabriele Santini, Franco Corelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
        3:25
      17. Leoncavallo: Pagliacci, Act 1 Scene 4: "Recitar! Mentre preso dal delirio … Vesti la giubba" (Canio)Ruggero Leoncavallo, Lovro Von Matacic, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Franco Corelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
        3:48
      18. Puccini: Turandot, Act 3 Scene 1: "Nessun dorma!" (Calaf)Giacomo Puccini, Franco Corelli, Franco Ferraris, Philharmonia Orchestra
        3:14
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      About Franco Corelli

      Franco Corelli, the Italian tenor often hailed as the "prince of tenors," captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful, electrifying voice and charismatic stage presence. Born in Ancona in 1921, Corelli's career spanned from 1951 to 1976, during which he became renowned for his dramatic and spinto tenor roles in the Italian repertory. His performances were marked by a clear timbre, passionate singing, and remarkable top notes that left audiences in awe. Corelli's long-standing partnership with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, along with his appearances in major opera houses across Europe and North America, solidified his status as one of the greatest singers of his time. Beyond his operatic achievements, Corelli's movie-star good looks and enchanting performances made him a beloved figure in the world of opera. His legacy endures through his recordings and the enduring admiration of opera enthusiasts everywhere.

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