Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of George London with "Mozart, Tchaikovsky & Others: Opera Arias," a captivating collection of operatic masterpieces released on January 1, 2007, under the Archipel label. This album is a testament to London's extraordinary vocal prowess and his ability to breathe life into some of the most iconic arias in classical music history.
Spanning a diverse repertoire, the album features excerpts from Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" and "Don Giovanni," showcasing London's versatility and command of the German language in these celebrated works. The collection also includes arias from Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," demonstrating London's nuanced interpretation of Russian romanticism. Other notable inclusions are pieces from Offenbach's "Les contes d'Hoffmann," Gounod's "Faust," Verdi's "Aida," and excerpts from Russian classics like Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov," Borodin's "Prince Igor," and Wagner's "Die Walküre."
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album offers a rich and varied listening experience. George London's powerful and expressive voice guides you through a journey of emotional depth and musical brilliance, making this a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a long-time admirer of opera or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Aprite un po' quegli occhiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London
Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Excerpts Sung in German): Là ci darem la manoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London, Irmgard Seefried
Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Excerpts Sung in German): Fin ch'han dal vinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London, Erich Kunz
Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Excerpts Sung in German): Deh, vieni alla finestraWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Karl Böhm, Orchester des Wiener Staatsoper, George London
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Scintille, diamantJacques Offenbach, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London
Faust, CG 4: Vous qui faites l'endormieCharles Gounod, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London
Aida: A te grave cagion m'adduceGiuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hermann Weigert, George London, Astrid Varnay
Boris Godunov: My Soul GrievesModest Mussorgsky, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Max Schönherr, George London
Prince Igor: No Sleep, No Rest for My Tormented SoulAlexander Borodin, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hermann Weigert, George London
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 (Excerpts Sung in German): Sie schrieben mir, wozu es leugnen?Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Richard Kraus, George London
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 (Excerpts Sung in German): Onegin, bitte stehn Sie aufPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Richard Kraus, George London, Valerie Bak
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Leb’ wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind!Richard Wagner, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hermann Weigert, George London