Nicolai Gedda, the Swedish tenor renowned for his versatility and golden tone, invites you into the world of opera and classical music with his album "The Golden Voice." Released on July 14, 2025, under Warner Classics, this collection spans a staggering three hours and seventeen minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated arias and art songs in the repertoire.
The album features a diverse array of composers, from the timeless works of Verdi, Mozart, and Puccini to the lesser-known gems of Gluck, Hahn, and Stolz. Gedda's mastery shines through in each piece, showcasing his technical prowess and emotional depth. Whether it's the playful "Ecco ridente in cielo" from Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" or the poignant "Una furtiva lagrima" from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore," Gedda's voice remains a beacon of clarity and expression.
This album is not just a collection of songs but a testament to Nicolai Gedda's enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century. His ability to navigate through different languages, styles, and periods with ease makes this album a treasure trove for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With "The Golden Voice," Gedda continues to captivate and inspire, proving why his voice remains etched in the annals of classical music history.
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 3: "La donna è mobile" (Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Bizet: Les pĂŞcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: "Je crois entendre encore" (Nadir)Georges Bizet, Pierre Dervaux, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre du Theatre National de IOpera-Comique
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: Cavatina. "Ecco ridente in cielo" (Conte)Gioachino Rossini, James Levine, Nicolai Gedda, London Symphony Orchestra
Respighi: Stornellatrice, P. 69Ottorino Respighi, Nicolai Gedda, Gerald Moore
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "O soave fanciulla" (Rodolfo, Marcello, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Thomas Schippers, Mario Sereni, Mirella Freni, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. "Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth"Felix Mendelssohn, Rafael FrĂĽhbeck de Burgos, Nicolai Gedda, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Strauss, J. II: Der Zigeunerbaron, Act 1: "Als flotter Geist" - "Ja, das Alles auf Ehr" (Barinkay, Chor)Johann Strauss II, Franz Allers, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper MĂĽnchen, Nicolai Gedda, Bavarian State Orchestra
Auber: La muette de Portici, Act 4: Cavatine du sommeil. "Du pauvre seul ami fidèle" (Masaniello)Daniel Auber, Nicolai Gedda, Philharmonia Orchestra, Alceo Galliera
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 1: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" (Tamino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Otto Klemperer, Nicolai Gedda, Philharmonia Orchestra
Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov, Act 3: Aria. "V polnoch, v sadu, u fontana..." (Dimitriy)Modest Mussorgsky, Issay Dobrowen, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Beethoven: Christus am Ă–lberge, Op. 85: No. 1c, Aria. "Meine Seele ist erschĂĽttert"Ludwig van Beethoven, Volker Wangenheim, Nicolai Gedda, Orchester der Beethoven-Halle, Bonn
Nicolai: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor, Act 2: "Horch, die Lerche singt im Hain!" (Fenton)Otto Nicolai, Heinrich Bender, Nicolai Gedda, Bavarian State Orchestra
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore, Act 2: "Una furtiva lagrima" (Nemorino)Gaetano Donizetti, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Rachmaninov: 6 Romances, Op. 4: No. 3, In the Silence of the Secret NightSergei Rachmaninoff, Nicolai Gedda, Alexis Weissenberg
Schubert: Die Verschworenen, D. 787: Duett. "Sie ist's! Er ist's" (Isella, Udolin)Franz Schubert, Thomas Ungar, Edda Moser, Nicolai Gedda, Bavarian State Orchestra
Rousseau: Le devin du village: Air. "Je vais revoir ma charmante maîtresse" (Colin)Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis de Froment, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre de Chambre Louis de Froment
Grieg: Melodies of the Heart, Op. 5: No. 3, Jeg elsker digEdvard Grieg, Nicolai Gedda, Jan Eyron
Stolz: Ob blond, ob braun, ich liebe Frau'n!Robert Stolz, Nicolai Gedda, Symphonie-Orchester Graunke
Verdi: Aida, Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!" - "Celeste Aida" (Radamès)Giuseppe Verdi, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Giuseppe Patanè
Strauss II, J: Eine Nacht in Venedig, Act 1: "Sei mir gegrĂĽĂźt, du holdes Venetia" (Herzog)Johann Strauss II, Franz Allers, Nicolai Gedda, Symphonie-Orchester Graunke
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 1: "Son geloso del zefiro errante" (Amina, Elvino)Vincenzo Bellini, Mirella Freni, Nicolai Gedda, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Edward Downes
Wagner: Lohengrin, Act 3: "In fernem Land" (Lohengrin)Richard Wagner, Heinrich Bender, Bavarian State Orchestra