Joyce DiDonato, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano, presents "ReJOYCE," a captivating journey through the world of opera, released on August 27, 2013, under the Erato/Warner Classics label. This extraordinary collection spans a diverse range of operatic masterpieces, showcasing DiDonato's remarkable vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album features a stunning array of arias and duets from iconic works by composers such as Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and Verdi, among others. From the tender and melancholic "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's "Serse" to the powerful and dramatic "Giusto ciel, in tal periglio" from Rossini's "Maometto II," DiDonato's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes selections from contemporary operas like Jake Heggie's "Dead Man Walking," demonstrating her versatility and ability to connect with a wide range of musical styles. With a total runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes, "ReJOYCE" is a testament to Joyce DiDonato's artistry and her ability to bring each character to life with unparalleled passion and authenticity. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the timeless beauty and power of operatic music.
(P) 2013 Erato/Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company(P) 2013 Erato/Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company
Tracks
Serse, HWV40, Act I: Frondi tenere... Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Serse HWV 40 (1737): Act III, scene 11 - Crude furie degl'orridi abissi (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
L'Incoronazione di poppea, SV 308 : Addio, RomaClaudio Monteverdi, Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm, Joyce DiDonato
Ercole su'l Termodonte, RV.710, Act I, Scena 9: Aria: Non saria pena la miaAntonio Vivaldi, Europa Galante, Joyce DiDonato, Fabio Biondi
Teseo HWV 9 (1713): Act V, scene 1 - Moriro, ma vendicataGeorge Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
Rodelinda HWV 19: Io t'abraccioGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco, Patrizia Ciofi
Ariodante HWV 33, Atto secondo, Scena 3: Aria: Scherza infidaGeorge Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Ifigenia in Aulide : Madre diletta, abbracciamiGiovanni Porta, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Berenice : Col versar, barbaro, il sangueLuigi Orlandi, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Hercules HWV 60 (1745), Air de Dejanira: Act III, scene 3 - Where shall I fly?George Frideric Handel, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Joyce DiDonato
Merope : Sposa, son disprezzataGeminiano Giacomelli, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco
Teseo HWV 9: Duet: Addio, mio caro bene (Act 1, Scene 4)George Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco, Patrizia Ciofi
La Clemenza di Tito K.621: Parto, partoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Le Nozze di Figaro K.492: Voi che sapeteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492, Act II: Aprite, presto apriteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Orphée et Eurydice, Act I: Amour, viens rendre à mon âmeChristoph Willibald Gluck, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Don Giovanni, K.527: In quali eccessi, o numi... Mi tradi quell'alma ingrataWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco faGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato
Maometto II: Giusto ciel, in tal periglioGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
Stabat Mater: Quis est homoGioachino Rossini, Antonio Pappano, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato
I Capuleti e i Montecchi: Ascolta! Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio.... - La tremenda ultrice spadaVincenzo Bellini, Nabil Suliman, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Edgaras Montvidas, Joyce DiDonato, Choeur De l'Opéra National De Lyon
La donna del lago: Tanti affetti in tal momento... Fra il padre, e fra l'amanteGioachino Rossini, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Edoardo Muller, Joyce DiDonato, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
La Damnation de Faust, Op.24: La Damnation de Faust: D'amour l'ardente flammeHector Berlioz, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affannoGioachino Rossini, Nabil Suliman, Paolo Stupenengo, Elena Semenova, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Pascale Obrecht, Joyce DiDonato, Choeur De l'Opéra National De Lyon
Ariadne auf Naxos Op.60: Seien wir wieder gut!Richard Strauss, Nabil Suliman, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon, Kazushi Ono, Joyce DiDonato
Dead Man Walking: You've been so good to him and all of us...Who will walk with me?Jake Heggie, Patrick Summers, Frederica von Stade, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
''You'll Never Walk Alone'' from CarouselRichard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II, John Wilson, The John Wilson Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
''Climb Ev'ry Mountain'' from The Sound of MusicRichard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II, John Wilson, Maida Vale Singers, The John Wilson Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato
Dead Man Walking, Act II: Scene 8 - The Execution: He will gather us around, all around (Sister Helen)Terrence McNally, Jake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato
Somewhere over the rainbowYip Harburg, Harold Arlen, Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony, Joyce DiDonato