Experience the enchanting voice of Kiri Te Kanawa in her album "Diva," a stunning collection of operatic arias that showcases her extraordinary range and artistry. Released on August 8, 1995, under Warner Classics, this album is a testament to Te Kanawa's prowess as one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features iconic pieces from beloved operas, including works by Charpentier, Massenet, Berlioz, Puccini, and Strauss, among others. Each track is a masterclass in vocal technique and emotional depth, from the haunting beauty of "La mamma morta" from Andrea Chénier to the tender melancholy of "Poveri fiori" from Adriana Lecouvreur. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, "Diva" offers a captivating journey through some of the most timeless and moving arias in classical music.
Charpentier, G.: Louise, Act 3 Scene 1: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Je marche sur tous les chemins" - "Obéissons, quand leur voix appelle" (Manon)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Hérodiade, Act 1: "Celui dont la parole efface toute peine" - Air. "Il est doux, il est bon" (Salomé)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 4 Scene 15: Romance, "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Iphigénie en Tauride: O toi qui prolongeas mes jours (Act 1)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate, Orch.Of Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Puccini: Suor Angelica: "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!" (Suor Angelica)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Pagliacci: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo....Hui! Stridono lassu (Act 1)Ruggero Leoncavallo, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Andrea Chénier (1995 Digital Remaster): La mamma mortaUmberto Giordano, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri fiori (Act IV)Francesco Cilea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Da geht er hin" (Marschallin)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Staatskapelle Dresden, Bernard Haitink
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Ich werd' jetzt in die Kirchen" (Marschallin, Octavian, Footmen)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act I: Tatiana's Letter Scene. "Puskay pogibnu ya, no prezhde" (Tatiana)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa/Sir Charles Mackerras, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Charles Mackerras, Welsh National Opera Orchestra
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