Mirella Freni, the renowned Italian soprano, presents a captivating collection of operatic arias in her album released on July 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label. This classical masterpiece spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of performances from some of the most celebrated operas in history.
The album features arias from iconic works such as Puccini's "La bohème," Verdi's "Don Carlos" and "Aïda," Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" and "The Queen of Spades," and more. Mirella Freni's exquisite vocals shine through each piece, showcasing her unparalleled talent and emotional depth. From the tender "Si Mi chiamano Mimi" to the powerful "Sola, perduta, abbandonata," Freni's performances are a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of opera.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance. Mirella Freni's artistry brings each aria to life, making this a must-listen for anyone appreciating the timeless beauty of classical music.
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La bohème: Act I: Si Mi chiamano MimiGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Gianni Raimondi, Plácido Domingo, Orazio Mori, Mirella Freni, Alberto Rinaldi, Margarita Guglielmi, Wolfgang Brendel, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Carlos Kleiber, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Seiji Ozawa, García Navarro
La bohème: Act III: Mimi! … Speravo di trovarvi quiGiacomo Puccini, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, Orazio Mori, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Gianni Raimondi, Margarita Guglielmi, Plácido Domingo, Wolfgang Brendel, Alberto Rinaldi, Claudio Abbado, García Navarro, Herbert von Karajan, Seiji Ozawa, Carlos Kleiber
La bohème: Act III: Marcello, finalmenteGiacomo Puccini, Orazio Mori, Mirella Freni, Margarita Guglielmi, Wolfgang Brendel, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Gianni Raimondi, Plácido Domingo, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Alberto Rinaldi, Luciano Pavarotti, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Seiji Ozawa, Carlos Kleiber, García Navarro
La bohème: Act III: D'onde lieta usciGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, Orazio Mori, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Gianni Raimondi, Margarita Guglielmi, Plácido Domingo, Wolfgang Brendel, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Alberto Rinaldi, Herbert von Karajan, Carlos Kleiber, Claudio Abbado, García Navarro, Seiji Ozawa
La bohème: Act IV: Sono andati?Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orazio Mori, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Mirella Freni, Alberto Rinaldi, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Margarita Guglielmi, Wolfgang Brendel, Gianni Raimondi, Luciano Pavarotti, Herbert von Karajan, Carlos Kleiber, Claudio Abbado, Seiji Ozawa, García Navarro
Manon Lescaut: Act IV: Sola, perduta, abbandonataGiacomo Puccini, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Vladimir Atlantov, Mirella Freni, Peter Dvorsky, James Levine, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Manon Lescaut: Act IV: Fra le tue braccia, amoreGiacomo Puccini, Vladimir Atlantov, Peter Dvorsky, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli, James Levine
Don Carlos: Act I: Io vengo a domandarGiuseppe Verdi, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Mirella Freni, Luis Lima, Claudio Abbado, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Herbert von Karajan, Hans Graf, Fabio Luisi
Don Carlos: Act IV: Tu che la vanitaGiuseppe Verdi, Mirella Freni, Luis Lima, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, Herbert von Karajan, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Hans Graf, Fabio Luisi
Otello: Otello, Act III: Dio ti giocondi, o sposoGiuseppe Verdi, Mirella Freni, Plácido Domingo, Luis Lima, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, James Levine, Roberto Abbado
Simon Boccanegra, Act I: Come in quest'ora brunaGiuseppe Verdi, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Mirella Freni, Hans Graf
Aïda: Act I: Ritorna vincitor!Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Roberto Abbado
Aïda: Act IV: La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuseGiuseppe Verdi, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Roberto Abbado
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5: Act I: Puskai pogibnu ya, no pryezhdePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Brendel, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5: Act III: O! Kak mnye tyazhelo! … Onegin! Ya togda molozhePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Brendel, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68: Act III: Uzh polnoch blizitsya - Akh! Istomilas ya goremPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Atlantov, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68: Act III: A yesli mne v otvet - O da, minovali stradanyaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mirella Freni, Vladimir Atlantov, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
Fedora: Act II: Loris Ipanoff, oggi Io Czar … Mia madre, la miaUmberto Giordano, Mirella Freni, Luis Lima, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Fabio Luisi
Fedora: Act II: Vedi io piango ma se piangoUmberto Giordano, Mirella Freni, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Luis Lima, Fabio Luisi