Immerse yourself in the powerful and captivating world of opera with "Operatic Arias by Franco Corelli," a stunning collection of arias by Umberto Giordano. Released on January 1, 2000, under the Maestoso label, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty and dramatic intensity of the operatic genre. Spanning just 40 minutes, this concise yet impactful album features some of the most celebrated arias from Giordano's repertoire, performed with unparalleled passion and virtuosity by the legendary Franco Corelli.
The tracklist is a journey through some of Giordano's most renowned works, including excerpts from "Andrea Chenier," "La Favorita," "Tosca," "I Puritani," "Manon Lescaut," "Adriana Lecouvreur," "Turandot," "Gli Ugonotti," and "La Gioconda." Each aria showcases Corelli's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth, from the tender and lyrical "A te, O cara amor talora" to the thrilling and dramatic "Nessun dorma." The album is a perfect introduction for those new to opera and a delightful revisit for seasoned enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Andrea Chenier, Act I: "Colpito qui m'avete - Un di, all'azzurro spazio"Umberto Giordano, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Francesco Cilea, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Amilcare Ponchielli, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
La Favorita, Act IV: "Favorita del Re! - Spirito gentil"Umberto Giordano, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Francesco Cilea, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Amilcare Ponchielli, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris
Gli Ugonotti, Act I: "Non lungi dalle torri - Bianca al par di neve alpina"Umberto Giordano, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Francesco Cilea, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Amilcare Ponchielli, Franco Corelli, Franco Ferraris, Philharmonia Orchestra
Andrea Chenier, Act IV: "Come un bel di di maggio"Umberto Giordano, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Francesco Cilea, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Amilcare Ponchielli, Franco Corelli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Franco Ferraris