Plácido Domingo, the legendary tenor, celebrates his extraordinary career with "50 Greatest Tracks," a comprehensive collection released on November 6, 2015, under Deutsche Grammophon (DG). This expansive album spans a remarkable 2 hours and 45 minutes, showcasing Domingo's unparalleled vocal prowess and versatility across a diverse range of opera and classical genres.
The tracklist is a testament to Domingo's illustrious career, featuring iconic arias from beloved operas such as "Rigoletto," "Carmen," "La traviata," and "Tosca." Fans will delight in hearing his powerful performances in pieces like "Nessun dorma" from "Turandot" and "Di quella pira" from "Il trovatore." The album also includes lesser-known but equally captivating works, demonstrating Domingo's deep artistic range and commitment to his craft.
Beyond the operatic repertoire, "50 Greatest Tracks" offers a glimpse into Domingo's versatility with selections from his non-operatic repertoire, including beloved songs like "Granada," "Be My Love," and "Júrame." These tracks highlight his ability to captivate audiences with his rich, expressive voice, whether he is performing classical arias or popular songs.
This album is not just a compilation but a celebration of Plácido Domingo's enduring legacy in the world of opera and classical music. It is a must-listen for both longtime admirers and new listeners looking to explore the breadth of his extraordinary talent.
La traviata, Act I: Un dì felice, etereaGiuseppe Verdi, Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Martha (Opera In 4 Acts) - Sung In German / Act 3: Ach, so frommFriedrich von Flotow, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
Lohengrin, Act III Scene 3: In fernem Land "Grail Narration"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Hans Sotin, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Werther / Act 3: Toute mon âme est là!Jules Massenet, Plácido Domingo, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Jean Lemaire
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: "Il était une fois à la cour d'Eisenach" (La légende de Kleinzach)Jacques Offenbach, Plácido Domingo, Robin Leggate, Choeur de Radio France, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlo Maria Giulini
Pagliacci / Act 1: "Vesti la giubba"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Georges Prêtre
Otello / Act I: Esultate!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
L'Africaine / Act 4: "Pays Merveilleux ... O Paradis"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
Carmen / Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"Georges Bizet, Plácido Domingo, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
El gato montés / Act 2: Senó, q'e no me farte er valóManuel Penella, Plácido Domingo, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, Miguel Roa
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg / Act 1: "Am stillen Herd"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Roland Hermann, Gerd Feldhoff, Peter Maus, Roberto Banuelas, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Eugen Jochum
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg / Act 3: "Morgenlich leuchtend"Richard Wagner, Catarina Ligendza, Plácido Domingo, Peter Maus, Roberto Banuelas, Gerd Feldhoff, Peter Lagger, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Eugen Jochum
Edgar - Opera In 3 Acts / Act 2: Orgia, chimera dall'occhio vitreo - Live At Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Santa Cecilia, Roma / 2005Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Veronesi
Manon Lescaut / Act I: "Donna non vidi mai"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288 / Act 1: Arrêtez, ô mes Frères!Camille Saint-Saëns, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Arthur Oldham
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: Ils se sont éloignés enfin!Jacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Il trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Walter Gullino, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Carlo Maria Giulini
La traviata, Act I: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi"Giuseppe Verdi, Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper München, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Nabucco / Act II: Che si vuol? / Il maledetto non ha fratelliGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Tosca, SC 69 / Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Turandot / Act 3: "Nessun dorma!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
"Granada"Agustín Lara, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Be My Love"Nikolaus Brodszky, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
El día que me quieras - Arr. Roberto PanseraCarlos Gardel, Plácido Domingo, Studio Orchester, Roberto Pansera
"Panis Angelicus", IAC 25César Franck, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
"Amapola"Joseph Maria Lacalle, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
Mi Buenos Aires Querido - Arr. Roberto PanseraCarlos Gardel, Plácido Domingo, Studio Orchester, Roberto Pansera
Tu, ca nun chiagne!Ernesto de Curtis, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
I'te vurria vasàEduardo di Capua, Alfredo Mazzucchi, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
"Mille Cherubini in coro" After Wiegenlied, D.498Franz Schubert, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi
BecauseGuy d'Hardelot, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
JúrameMaría Grever, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Mattinata"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Core 'ngrato"Salvatore Cardillo, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: Der Engel (Orch. Felix Mottl)Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
Musica proibitaStanislao Gastaldon, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
'Na sera 'e maggioGiuseppe Cioffi, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
"Siboney"Ernesto Lecuona, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
La tabernera del puerto / Act 2: "No puede ser" - LivePablo Sorozábal, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Das Land des Lächelns / Act 2: "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Orch. Klickmann) - LiveFranz Lehár, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta