Experience the power and passion of opera through the extraordinary talent of Ingrid Bjoner, accompanied by the renowned Bavarian State Orchestra. This captivating album, "Ingrid Bjoner Opernszenen," released on January 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label, is a testament to Bjoner's remarkable vocal prowess and the orchestra's mastery of classical music.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a collection of operatic scenes that showcase Bjoner's versatility and the orchestra's ability to bring these timeless pieces to life. From the intense drama of Verdi's "La forza del destino" to the haunting beauty of Puccini's "Turandot," sung in German, each track is a masterclass in operatic performance.
The album also features excerpts from Beethoven's "Fidelio" and Wagner's "Götterdämmerung," demonstrating Bjoner's range and the orchestra's ability to adapt to different styles and composers. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The Bavarian State Orchestra's precise and expressive playing complements Bjoner's voice perfectly, creating a harmonious blend that is both powerful and delicate.
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Tracks
La forza del destino: Sono giunta! Grazie, O Dio! - Madre, pietosa VergineGiuseppe Verdi, Ingrid Bjoner, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Eliahu Inbal
Un ballo in maschera: Ecco l'orrido campo - Ma dall'arido steloGiuseppe Verdi, Ingrid Bjoner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Turandot (Sung in German): In diesem SchlosseGiacomo Puccini, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Claire Watson, Walther Carnuth, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Nello Santi
Turandot (Sung in German): Fremder MannGiacomo Puccini, Nello Santi, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Claire Watson, Walther Carnuth, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra
Fidelio, Op. 72: Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? - Komm, Hoffnung, lass den letzten SternLudwig van Beethoven, Ingrid Bjoner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d, Prologue: Zu neuen Taten, teurer HeldeRichard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d: Starke Scheite schichtet mir dortRichard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d: Fliegt heim, ihr Raben!Richard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch