Plácido Domingo, the legendary tenor, showcases his extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility in "Plácido Domingo at the MET," a captivating collection of arias performed at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera. Released on March 24, 2014, under Sony Classical, this album spans a remarkable three hours and fifty-two minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through the world of opera and classical music.
The tracklist is a testament to Domingo's artistic range, featuring iconic arias from some of the most celebrated operas in history. From Verdi's powerful "Di Provenza il mar, il suol" to Puccini's haunting "Nessun dorma," and from Bizet's passionate "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" to Wagner's majestic "In fernem Land," Domingo's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Un orso in musoliera" from Sly and "Hai ben ragione" from Il Tabarro, demonstrating Domingo's ability to bring depth and nuance to every role.
This album is a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers, offering a rare opportunity to experience Domingo's extraordinary talent in a single collection. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of opera, "Plácido Domingo at the MET" is a must-listen, showcasing the artistry and passion that have made Plácido Domingo one of the most celebrated singers of our time.
(P) 2014 The Metropolitan Opera. Under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Simon Boccanegra, Act II: "O inferno! ... Sento avvampar nell'anima"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Rigoletto, Act III: "La donna è mobile"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Otello, Act IV: "Niun mi tema"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Allan Glassman, Paul Plishka, David Hamilton, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Don Carlo, Act I: "Fontainebleau! Foresta immensa e solitaria! ... Io la vidi"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Luisa Miller, Act II: "Oh! fede negar potessi ... Quando le sere al placido"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La Traviata, Act II: "Lunge da lei ... De' miei bollenti spiriti ... O mio rimorso, infamia!"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La Traviata, Act II: "Di Provenza il mar, il suol"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Un Ballo in Maschera, Act I: "Di' tu se fedele"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Roberta Peters, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine, Fausto Cleva
Un Ballo in Maschera, Act III: "Forse la soglia attinse ... Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Roberta Peters, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine, Fausto Cleva
Rigoletto, Act I: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Stiffelio, Act I: "Vidi dovunque gemere ... Ah v'appare in fronte scritto"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Sharon Sweet, Vladimir Chernov, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Aida, Act I: "Se quel guerrier io fossi! ... Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La Forza del Destino, Act III: "La vita è inferno all'infelice ... O tu che in seno agli angeli"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Roger Hiller, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Simon Boccanegra, Act I: "Plebe! Patrizi! Popolo dalle feroce storia"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, James Morris, Stephen Gaertner, Richard Bernstein, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Il Trovatore, Act III: "Ah! Si, ben mio, coll'essere ... L'onda de' suoni mistici ... Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Montserrat Caballé, Nico Castel, Carlo Felice Cillario, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Turandot, Act III: "Nessun dorma"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Kurt Adler, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Andrea Chénier, Act IV: "Cittadino, men duol - Come un bel dì di maggio"Umberto Giordano, Plácido Domingo, Philip Booth, Allan Monk, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Pagliacci, Act I: "Recitar! ... Vesti la giubba"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La Fanciulla del West, Act III: "Risparmiate lo scherno ... Ch'ella mi creda"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Kim Josephson, Sherrill Milnes, Leonard Slatkin, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
La Gioconda, Act II: "Cielo e mar"Amilcare Ponchielli, Plácido Domingo, Giuseppe Patanè, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La Bohème, Act III: "Marcello. Finalmente!"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Paolo Coni, Fiamma Izzo D'Amico, Nello Santi, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Cavalleria Rusticana: "Compar Alfio ... Mamma, quel vino è generoso"Pietro Mascagni, Plácido Domingo, Vern Shinall, Jean Kraft, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Manon Lescaut, Act I: "Cortese damigella ... Donna non vidi mai"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Norma, Act I: "Svanir le voci ... Meco all'altar di Venere ... Me protegge, me difende"Vincenzo Bellini, Plácido Domingo, Charles Anthony, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Sly, Act I: "Un orso in musoliera"Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Plácido Domingo, Marco Armiliato, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Francesa da Rimini, Act III: "Inghirlandata di violette m'appariste ieri"Riccardo Zandonai, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Il Tabarro: "Hai ben ragione! Meglio non pensare"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Fedora, Act II: "La fante mi svela l'immondo ritrovo ... Vedi io piango"Umberto Giordano, Plácido Domingo, Mirella Freni, Roberto Abbado, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Tosca, Act I: "Dammi i colori! ... Recondita armonia"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Paul Plishka, George Schick, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Tosca, Act III: "E lucevan le stelle"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Paul Plishka, George Schick, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Prologue: "Va pour Kleinzach! ... Il ètait une fois à la cour d'Eisenach"Jacques Offenbach, Plácido Domingo, John Horton Murray, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Faust, Act II: "Quel trouble inconnu me pénètre? ... Salut! demeure chaste et pure"Charles Gounod, Plácido Domingo, Martin Rich, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Iphigénie en Tauride, Act II: "Quel silence effrayant! - Dieux, qui me poursuivez"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Plácido Domingo, Louis Langrée, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Samson et Dalila, Act III: "Vois ma misère, hélas"Camille Saint-Saëns, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Carmen, Act II: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"Georges Bizet, Plácido Domingo, Jean Morel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Werther, Act III: "Pourquoi me réveiller"Jules Massenet, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Les Troyens, Act III: "Inutiles regrets! ... Ah! Quand viendra l'instant"Hector Berlioz, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
The Queen of Spades, Act I: "Prosti, prelestnoe sozdanye"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Plácido Domingo, Vladimir Jurowski, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
The First Emperor, Act I: "The Shadow That Haunts Me Wherever I Go"Tan Dun, Plácido Domingo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Parsifal, Act II: "Amfortas! Die Wunde!"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Violeta Urmana, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Die Walküre, Act I: "Ein Schwert verhieß mir der Vater"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Lohengrin, Act III: "In fernem Land ... Mir schwankt der Boden!"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Anna Tomowa-Sintow, John Macurdy, Eva Marton, James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus