Pene Pati, the acclaimed Samoan tenor and International Opera Awards 2022 Reader's Choice Award Winner, makes his debut on Warner Classics with an enchanting collection of operatic arias. This album, released on March 25, 2022, showcases Pati's extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility, featuring a mix of beloved showpiece arias and lesser-known operatic gems. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, the album is a testament to Pati's ability to captivate audiences with his powerful and emotive performances.
The tracklist is a diverse array of compositions from renowned composers such as Verdi, Gounod, Rossini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer, and Massenet. Pati's renditions of iconic pieces like Verdi's "La donna è mobile" and Donizetti's "Una furtiva lagrima" are sure to delight opera enthusiasts. Additionally, the album includes rarer selections like Meyerbeer's "Plus blanche que la blanche hermine" and Godard's "Cachés dans cet asile," offering a fresh and exciting listening experience.
Pene Pati's career has seen him perform on prestigious international stages since 2017, and this album captures the essence of his live performances, bringing the opera house into your home. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or new to the genre, this album is a must-listen, showcasing the incredible talent of one of the most exceptional tenors of our time.
Meyerbeer: Les Huguenots, Act 1: "Non loin des vieilles tours..." (Raoul)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Pene Pati, Stéphane Rougier, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Meyerbeer: Les Huguenots, Act 1: "Ah, quel spectacle enchanteur..." (Raoul)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Pene Pati, Stéphane Rougier, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Meyerbeer: Les Huguenots, Act 1: "Plus blanche que la blanche hermine" (Raoul, Chorus)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Pene Pati, Chœur de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux, Stéphane Rougier, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Verdi: La battaglia di Legnano, Act 1: "O magnanima e prima delle città lombarde..." (Arrigo)Giuseppe Verdi, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Verdi: La battaglia di Legnano, Act 1: "La pia materna mano" (Arrigo)Giuseppe Verdi, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Rossini: Moïse et Pharaon, Act 2: "Vous avez entendu..." (Pharaon)Gioacchino Rossini, Mirco Palazzi, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Donizetti: Roberto Devereux, Act 3: "Ed ancor la tremenda porta..." (Roberto)Gaetano Donizetti, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Donizetti: Roberto Devereux, Act 3: "Come un spirto angelico..." (Roberto, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Pene Pati, Chœur de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Donizetti: Roberto Devereux, Act 3: "Bagnato il sen di lagrime" (Roberto, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Pene Pati, Chœur de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "Instant charmant, où la crainte fait trêve..." (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "En fermant les yeux" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Meyerbeer: L'Étoile du Nord, Act 3: "Quel trouble affreux" (Danilowitz)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Godard: Jocelyn, Op. 100, Act 2: "Cachés dans cet asile" (Jocelyn)Benjamin Godard, Pene Pati, Emmanuel Villaume, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
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