Sharon Kam, the renowned clarinetist, presents a captivating journey through the world of opera with her album "Opera!" released on Berlin Classics. This exquisite collection, spanning a little over an hour, showcases Kam's virtuosity and versatility as she interprets a diverse range of operatic works, all beautifully arranged for clarinet and orchestra, or clarinet, violin, and orchestra. The album features arrangements by Andreas Tarkmann and Jonathan Seers, who have skillfully adapted pieces from renowned composers such as Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, and Giacomo Puccini, among others. From the dramatic intensity of "Maometto secondo" to the playful charm of "La Cenerentola," Kam's performance is a testament to her technical prowess and expressive depth. The album is a delightful exploration of opera's rich heritage, offering a unique perspective on some of the most beloved and enduring works in the genre. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the art form, Sharon Kam's "Opera!" promises an engaging and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Maometto secondo, Act II: No. 28, "Del periglio al fiero aspetto" (Arr. for Clarinet by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 10, "Deh, pietoso, oh Addolorata" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 13, "Ad una stella" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 7, "In solitaria stanza" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 14, "Lo spazzacamino" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Bolero (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Sole e amore" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Storiella d'amore" (Arr. For Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Ore Dolce e divino" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Paolo et Virginia, Op. 78 (Arr. for Clarinet, Violin and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Amilcare Ponchielli, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Intermezzo after "Il segreto di Susanna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Serenata after "I gioielli della Madonna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Intermezzo after "I quatro rusteghi" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Danza napolitana after "I gioielli della Madonna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
La Cenerentola, Act II: Finale. "Nacqui all'affano" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian