Immerse yourself in the captivating world of opera with Leonie Rysanek's remarkable album, released on July 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label. This collection showcases Rysanek's extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic intensity, featuring a diverse array of arias from some of the most celebrated operas in the repertoire.
Spanning nearly two and a half hours, the album offers a rich tapestry of musical and emotional experiences. Rysanek's powerful performances in works by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Puccini, Smetana, Cherubini, Wagner, Janáček, Strauss, and Richard Strauss demonstrate her versatility and mastery of the art form. The selections range from the poignant and introspective to the dramatic and triumphant, highlighting Rysanek's ability to convey a wide range of human emotions through her singing.
The album includes iconic arias such as "O bang ist mir um's Herz" from Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," "Als Sieger kehre heim!" from Verdi's "Aida," and "Mario?! Mario?!" from Puccini's "Tosca." Rysanek's interpretations are both technically impressive and deeply expressive, drawing the listener into the dramatic narratives of each opera.
For opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Leonie Rysanek's album is a treasure trove of vocal artistry. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the brilliance of one of the most celebrated sopranos of her time, performing some of the most beloved and challenging roles in the operatic canon. Whether you're a seasoned opera fan or simply appreciate the beauty of the human voice, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act III: O bang ist mir um's Herz (Sung in German)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonie Rysanek, George London, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Berislav Klobucar
Aida, Act 1: Als Sieger kehre heim! (Sung in German)Giuseppe Verdi, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Tosca, Act I: Mario?! Mario?! - Il pittor Cavaradossi?Giacomo Puccini, Walter Berry, Ludwig Welter, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Nino Verchi
Dalibor, Act II: Ist es wahr? Oh, wie plotzlich (Sung in German)Bedřich Smetana, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Josef Krips
Medea, Act I: Medea (Medee), Act I: Recitative: Taci, Giason - Dei tuoi figli la madre (Sung in Italian)Luigi Cherubini, Bruno Prevedi, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Horst Stein
Lohengrin, Act II: Elsa! … Wer ruft? - Entweihte GotterRichard Wagner, Catarina Ligendza, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Peter Schneider
Parsifal, Act II: Dies alles… hab' ich nun getraumt?Richard Wagner, Siegfried Jerusalem, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Horst Stein
Cavalleria rusticana: Voi lo sapetePietro Mascagni, Margarita Lilowa, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Jenufa, JW I/4, Act II: Ja, in all den zwanzig Wochen (Sung in German)Leoš Janáček, Gabriela Benackova-Cap, Heinz Zednik, Peter Lindroos, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Václav Neumann
Die Frau ohne Schatten, Op. 65, TrV 234, Act III: Act III: Horst du den Ton? Der ladt zu Gericht!Richard Strauss, Elisabeth Höngen, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Die Frau ohne Schatten, Op. 65, TrV 234, Act III: Aus unsern Taten steigt ein Gericht!Richard Strauss, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan
Die Frau ohne Schatten, Op. 65, TrV 234, Act III: Vater, bist du's?Richard Strauss, Lotte Rysanek, Birgit Nilsson, Walter Berry, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Elektra, Op. 58, TrV 223, Act I: Ich kann nicht sitzen und ins Dunkel starrenRichard Strauss, Birgit Nilsson, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, TrV 228a, Es gibt ein Reich, wo alles rein istRichard Strauss, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227, Act I: Act I: Da geht er hinRichard Strauss, Christa Ludwig, Hilde de Groote, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Josef Krips
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227, Act III: Act III: Marie Theres'! … Hab' mir's gelobtRichard Strauss, Christa Ludwig, Hilde de Groote, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Josef Krips
Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215: Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund kussen lassen, Jochanaan!Richard Strauss, Grace Hoffmann, Hans Hopf, Leonie Rysanek, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm