Kiri Te Kanawa, the acclaimed New Zealand soprano, presents a captivating collection of Italian opera arias in her album "Italian Opera Arias." Released on January 1, 1990, under Warner Classics, this 45-minute album is a testament to Te Kanawa's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection with the operatic tradition. The album features a selection of renowned arias from iconic operas, including Puccini's "Turandot" and "Suor Angelica," Giordano's "Andrea Chénier," and Verdi's "La Traviata" and "Il Trovatore." Te Kanawa's luminous voice and impeccable technique shine through each piece, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a classical music lover, this album is a delightful exploration of some of the most beloved arias in the Italian operatic repertoire.
Puccini: Turandot, Act 1: "Signore, ascolta" (Liù)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Turandot: Tu, che di gel sei cinta (Act III)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Puccini: Suor Angelica: "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!" (Suor Angelica)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Ciléa: Adriana Lecouvreur, Act 1 Scene 3: "Ecco, respiro appena - lo son l'umile ancella" (Adriana)Francesco Cilea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri fiori (Act IV)Francesco Cilea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 3: "La mamma morta m'hanno alla porta" (Maddalena)Umberto Giordano, 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
Mefistofele: L'altra notte in fondo al mare (Act 3)Arrigo Boito, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Il Trovatore: Tacea la notte placida (Act 1)Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
La Traviata: Attendo, attendo - Addio del passato (Act III)Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
La forza del destino: Pace, pace, mio Dio (Act 4)Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
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