Irma Gonzalez presents a captivating collection of operatic arias and sacred music in her album released on January 4, 2011, under the Urtext label. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 21 minutes, this album is a testament to Gonzalez's remarkable vocal prowess and versatility. The tracklist is a journey through some of the most beloved and dramatic pieces from the operatic repertoire, including iconic works from Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, and Donizetti, among others. Gonzalez's powerful and emotive performances bring depth and nuance to each piece, showcasing her ability to convey a wide range of emotions and characters. The album also features a sacred piece, the "Messa da Requiem: Dies irae: Recordare," highlighting Gonzalez's ability to excel in both operatic and sacred music. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, Irma Gonzalez's album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Madame Butterfly, 1. Akt: Vogliatemi bene (Mona Lisa): Act II: Che tua madreGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Madame Butterfly, 1. Akt: Vogliatemi bene (Mona Lisa): Act III: Con onor muoreGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
La boheme, Act I: Si. Mi chiamano MimiGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Plácido Domingo, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
La boheme, Act III: Donde lieta usciGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
La boheme, Act II: Quando me'n vo'Giacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Manon Lescaut, Act II: In quelle trine morbideGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Tosca: Act II: Vissi d'arteGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Plácido Domingo, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Salvador Ochoa
Tosca: Act III: Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca … O dolci mani mansuete e pureGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Plácido Domingo, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Salvador Ochoa
Turandot, Act I: Signore ascoltaGiacomo Puccini, Irma Gonzalez, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Carlo Felice Cillario
L'amico Fritz, Act I: Son pocchi fioriPietro Mascagni, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Pagliacci, Act I: Qual fiamma avea nel guardoRuggero Leoncavallo, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Andrea Chenier, Act IV: Vicino a te s'acquetaUmberto Giordano, Irma Gonzalez, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Mefistofele: Act III: The Death of Margherita: L'altra notte in fondo al mareArrigo Boito, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Mefistofele: Act III: The Death of Margherita: Spunta … l'aurora pallida …Arrigo Boito, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Norma: Norma, Act II: Mira, o NormaVincenzo Bellini, Irma Gonzalez, Oralia Dominguez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Manon: Act II: Allons! … il le faut! … Adieu, notre petite tableJules Massenet, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Manon: Act III: N'est-ce plus ma mainJules Massenet, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Herodiade, Act I: Il est doux, il est bonJules Massenet, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Carmen: Carmen, Act III: Recitative: C'est des contrebandiers le refuge ordinaireGeorges Bizet, Irma Gonzalez, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
The Maid of Orleans, Act I: Aria: Adieu, foretsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
La traviata, Act III: Addio, del passatoGiuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Aida: Aida, Act III: O patria miaGiuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
Messa da Requiem: Dies irae: RecordareGiuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Aurora Woodrow, National Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch
Otello*: Act I: Gia nella notteGiuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Jon Vickers, Dora de la Pena, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Carlo Felice Cillario
Otello*: Act IV: Era piu calmo?Giuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Jon Vickers, Dora de la Pena, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Carlo Felice Cillario
Otello*: Act IV: Ave MariaGiuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Jon Vickers, Dora de la Pena, Palacio de Bellas Artes Orchestra, Carlo Felice Cillario
La forza del destino, Act IV: Pace, pace mio Dio!Giuseppe Verdi, Irma Gonzalez, Studio Orchestra, StudioConductor
La rueda de la fortuna (Meet Me in St. Louis)Irma Gonzalez