Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Hermann Prey's captivating album, a masterful collection of arias that showcases his unparalleled vocal prowess and versatility. Released on November 1, 2008, under the Profil label, this album is a treasure trove of operatic gems, spanning a little over an hour and eleven minutes of pure musical bliss.
Hermann Prey, a renowned German baritone, brings to life a diverse range of compositions from some of the most celebrated operas. The album features iconic arias from Mozart's timeless classics such as "Die Zauberflöte" (The Magic Flute) and "Le nozze di Figaro" (The Marriage of Figaro), showcasing Prey's ability to embody the essence of each character with remarkable depth and nuance.
Beyond Mozart, the album ventures into the works of other notable composers, including Albert Lortzing's "Der Wildschütz" and "Zar und Zimmermann," Heinrich Marschner's "Hans Heiling," Engelbert Humperdinck's "Königskinder" (The King's Children), and Gioachino Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" (The Barber of Seville). Each piece is performed with Prey's signature artistry, highlighting his technical brilliance and emotional resonance.
The album is a testament to Prey's enduring legacy as one of the most distinguished opera singers of his time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Hermann Prey's Opera Arias is not just an album; it's a celebration of the operatic art form, brought to life by one of its greatest interpreters.
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Tracks
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act II: Ein Madchen oder WeibchenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hermann Prey, Arthur Grüber
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act I: Der Vogelfanger bin ich jaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hermann Prey, Arthur Grüber
Così fan tutte, K. 588: Così fan tutte, K. 588: Madchen, so treibt ihr's mit allen (Sung in German) [Sung in German]Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (Sung in German), Le nozze di Figaro [the Marriage of Figaro], K. 492, Act III: Ich Soll Ein Gluck entbehren [Sung in German] [the Marriage of Figaro]Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Der Wildschütz, Der Wildschutz, Act III: Heiterkeit und FrolichkeitAlbert Lortzing, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Zar und Zimmermann: Sonst spielt ich mit Zepter und KroneAlbert Lortzing, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Hans Heiling, Op. 80, Hans Heiling, Act I: An jenem TagHeinrich Marschner, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Konigskinder (the King's Children), Act III: Verdorben! Gestorben!Engelbert Humperdinck, Hermann Prey, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Il barbiere di Siviglia (the Barber of Seville) [Sung in German], Act I: Cavatina. Ich bin das Faktotum der schönen WeltGioachino Rossini, Hermann Prey, Richard Holm, Erika Köth, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Il barbiere di Siviglia (the Barber of Seville) [Sung in German], Act I: Duet. Strahlt auf mich der Blitz des GoldesGioachino Rossini, Hermann Prey, Richard Holm, Erika Köth, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Il barbiere di Siviglia (the Barber of Seville) [Sung in German], Act I: Duet. Also ich, meinst du es wirklich?Gioachino Rossini, Hermann Prey, Richard Holm, Erika Köth, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Il barbiere di Siviglia (the Barber of Seville) [Sung in German], Act II: Trio. Ist er's wirklich?Gioachino Rossini, Hermann Prey, Richard Holm, Erika Köth, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Pagliacci, Act I: Nedda! … Silvio!Ruggero Leoncavallo, Hermann Prey, Anneliese Rothenberger, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Wilhelm Schüchter
Der Zigeunerbaron, Act III, Act II: Her die Hand, es muss ja seinJohann Strauss II, Hermann Prey, Erika Köth, Monica Sinclair, Josef Schmiedinger, Erich Kunz, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Nicolai Gedda, Gertrud Burgsthaler-Schuster, Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Ackermann
Der Zigeunerbaron, Act III, Act II: So voll FrohlichkeitJohann Strauss II, Hermann Prey, Erika Köth, Monica Sinclair, Josef Schmiedinger, Erich Kunz, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Nicolai Gedda, Gertrud Burgsthaler-Schuster, Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Ackermann
Der Zigeunerbaron, Act III, Act III: Finale. Reich ihm die Hand, vertraue den ZigeunerJohann Strauss II, Hermann Prey, Erika Köth, Monica Sinclair, Josef Schmiedinger, Erich Kunz, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Nicolai Gedda, Gertrud Burgsthaler-Schuster, Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Ackermann