Dive into the rich, resonant world of Dmitri Hvorostovsky with his captivating live album, "Wiener Staatsoper Live: Arias of Bellini, Rossini, Tchaikovsky & Verdi." Recorded at the prestigious Wiener Staatsoper, this album showcases Hvorostovsky's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth. Spanning a little over an hour and eighteen minutes, the album is a collection of arias from beloved operas, offering a journey through the timeless compositions of Bellini, Rossini, Tchaikovsky, and Verdi.
Hvorostovsky's velvety baritone brings a unique intensity and passion to each piece, from the heart-wrenching "Ah! per sempre io ti perdei" from Bellini's "I puritani" to the dramatic "Plebe! Patrizi! Popolo!" from Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra." The album also features standout performances from Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades" and "Eugene Onegin," demonstrating Hvorostovsky's versatility and mastery of both Italian and Russian repertoire.
Released on September 21, 2018, under the Orfeo label, this album is a testament to Hvorostovsky's enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated operatic voices of our time. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this live recording offers an unforgettable experience, capturing the magic and power of Hvorostovsky's live performances.
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Tracks
I puritani: Ah! per sempre io ti perdei - Bel sogno beato (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ruben Broitman, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Plácido Domingo
Il Barbiere di Siviglia: All'idea di quel metallo (Live)Gioachino Rossini, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Michael Schade, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Simone Young
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68, TH 10: Ya vas lyublyu (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Seiji Ozawa
Don Carlo: Signora! Per Vostra Maestà - Che mai si fa nel suol francese - Carlo, ch'è sol il nostro amore (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Violeta Urmana, Miriam Gauci, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Vjekoslav Sutej
Rigoletto: Pari siamo! - Figlia! Mio padre! (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Patrizia Ciofi, Donna Ellen, Ramón Vargas, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Michael Güttler
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5: You Wrote to Me - If I Wished to Limit My Life (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Olga Guryakova, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Kirill Petrenko
Simon Boccanegra: Plebe! Patrizi! Popolo! (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Barbara Frittoli, Francesco Meli, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Sorin Coliban, Adam Plachetka, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Marco Armiliato
La Traviata: Pura siccome un angelo (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Marina Rebeka, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Speranza Scappucci
Un ballo in maschera: Alzati! Là tuo figlio - Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Jesús López-Cobos
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