Gwyneth Jones, the renowned Welsh soprano, delivers a powerful and captivating performance in her album "Messa da Requiem," released on January 1, 2012, under the MYTO Historical label. This opera album spans an impressive 2 hours and 21 minutes, showcasing Jones' extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth.
The album is a comprehensive exploration of Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a choral masterpiece that combines the sacred and the dramatic. Jones' interpretation is both reverent and intense, bringing a fresh perspective to this classic work. The album also includes a selection of arias from various operas, such as "Le Cid," "I Lombardi alla prima crociata," and "Tosca," demonstrating Jones' versatility and mastery of different roles.
Her rendition of "Core 'ngrato" and "I' te vurria vasà" showcases her ability to infuse traditional Neapolitan songs with her unique emotional resonance. The album concludes with powerful performances from "Cavalleria rusticana" and "La Bohème," highlighting Jones' ability to convey deep emotion and drama.
"Messa da Requiem" is not just a collection of songs but a testament to Gwyneth Jones' artistry and her enduring contribution to the world of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Messa da Requiem: I. Requiem e Kyrie. Requiem aeternamGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Kyrie eleisonGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Ii. Dies Irae: Dies iraeGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Mors stupebitGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Ezio Flagello, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Liber scriptusGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Quid sum miserGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwyneth Jones, Franco Corelli, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Rex tremendaeGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: RecordareGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Franco Corelli, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: ConfutatisGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Ezio Flagello, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: LacrymosaGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Iii. Domine JesuGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby
Messa da Requiem: HostiasGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby
Messa da Requiem: Iv. SanctusGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: V. Agnus DeiGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwyneth Jones, Grace Bumby, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Vi. Lux aeternaGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta, Grace Bumby, Franco Corelli, Ezio Flagello
Messa da Requiem: Vii. Libera meGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwynteh Jones, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Requiem aeternamGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwynteh Jones, Chorus
Messa da Requiem: Libera ma DomineGiuseppe Verdi, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Zubin Mehta, Gwynteh Jones, Chorus
Le Cid: Ah! Tout est bien fini! ... O souverain, o juge, o pêreJules Massenet, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
I Lombardi alla prima crociata: La mia letizia infondereGiuseppe Verdi, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
Tosca: Recondita armoniaGiacomo Puccini, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
Core ‘ngratoSalvatore Cardillo, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
I’ te vurria vasàEduardo di Capua, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
L’ultima canzoneFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
A vucchellaFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
Macbeth: Ah, la paterna manoGiuseppe Verdi, Italian Festival Orchestra, Anton Guadagono, Franco Corelli
Tu, ca nun chiagneErnesto de Curtis, Ed Sullivan Show Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Ed Sullivan, Franco Corelli
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino è generosoPietro Mascagni, Ed Sullivan Show Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Ed Sullivan, Franco Corelli
La Bohème: O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Ed Sullivan Show Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Ed Sullivan, Franco Corelli, Dorothy Kirsten
Andrea Chénier: Vicino a te s’acquetaUmberto Giordano, Ed Sullivan Show Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Ed Sullivan, Franco Corelli, Renata Tebaldi
Tu lo saiGiovanni Berrefato, Ed Sullivan Show Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Ed Sullivan, Franco Corelli
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