Kiri Te Kanawa, the acclaimed New Zealand soprano, presents a captivating collection of sacred and operatic arias in her album "Ave Maria." Released in 1984 under Decca Music Group Ltd., this classical gem spans a mere 46 minutes, yet it encapsulates the essence of Te Kanawa's extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility. The album is a journey through timeless compositions, featuring works by renowned composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Handel. From the serene beauty of "Ave Maria" by Schubert to the triumphant "Let The Bright Seraphim" from Handel's "Samson," Te Kanawa's voice shines with clarity, emotion, and technical brilliance. The tracklist also includes the beloved "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and the enchanting "Panis Angelicus," showcasing Te Kanawa's ability to convey deep spiritual and emotional resonance. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the enduring artistry of Kiri Te Kanawa.
Repentir (O Divine Redeemer), CG 434Charles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 5. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Ps. 116/117)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
"Bist du bei mir", BWV 508Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, Olga Hegedus
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu Joy Of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Neil Black, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Messe solennelle de Ste. Cécile: SanctusCharles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34, No. 2Felix Mendelssohn, Kiri Te Kanawa, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Kiri Te Kanawa, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Ave verum corpus, K.618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Ave Maria, D.839Franz Schubert, Kiri Te Kanawa, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Thelma Owen, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Trumpet Tune "The Cebell": Trumpet Tune "The Cebell", Z697Henry Purcell, Crispian Steele-Perkins, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: Let The Bright SeraphimGeorge Frideric Handel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Crispian Steele-Perkins, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: Let Their Celestial Concerts All UniteGeorge Frideric Handel, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
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