Grace Bumbry, the renowned American opera singer, delivers a captivating performance in her 1962 album "Grace Bumbry singt Opern-Arien." This collection showcases her extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth, featuring iconic arias from some of the most celebrated operas in history. Spanning a mere 45 minutes, the album is a concise yet powerful journey through the world of opera, highlighting Bumbry's versatility and mastery of the art form.
The album opens with a poignant aria from Gluck's "Orpheus and Eurydice," followed by a selection from Verdi's "Don Carlo" that demonstrates Bumbry's ability to convey intense drama. Her rendition of the haunting "Habanera" from Bizet's "Carmen" is a standout, showcasing her ability to infuse each note with passion and intensity. The album also includes arias from Saint-Saëns' "Samson and Delilah" and Verdi's "A Masked Ball," among others, each performed with Bumbry's signature power and precision.
Recorded in 1962 and released under the BNF Collection label, this album is a testament to Grace Bumbry's enduring legacy as one of the greatest opera singers of her generation. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the timeless beauty of opera, as interpreted by one of its most gifted artists.
Orpheus and Eurydice, Act III, Scene 1: "Che farò senza Euridice?" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Orpheus and Eurydice, Act II, Scene 3: "Che puro ciel!" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Don Carlo, Act III, Pt. 1, Scene 6: "O don fatale, o don crudel" (Eboli)Giuseppe Verdi, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
A Masked Ball, Act I, Scene 6: "Re dell'abisso affrettati" (Ulrica)Giuseppe Verdi, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Cavalleria rusticana, Scene 4: Romance. "Voi lo sapete, o mamma" (Santuzza)Pietro Mascagni, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Carmen, Act I, Scene 5: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Carmen, Act I, Scene 10: Seguidilla. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Carmen, Act III, Scene 2: "Carreau, pique..." - Cards Aria. "En vain, pour éviter les réponses amères" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Sapho, Act III: Stanzas. "Ô ma lyre immortelle" (Sapho)Charles Gounod, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
Samson and Delilah, Op. 47, Act II, Scene 3: "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" (Delilah)Camille Saint-Saëns, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
The Maid of Orleans, Act I: "Oui, Dieu la veut" (Joan)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
The Maid of Orleans, Act I: "Adieu forêts" (Joan)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Grace Bumbry, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kulka János
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