Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Giuseppe Verdi's "Sings Italian Songs," a captivating collection of operatic arias and art songs that showcase the composer's unparalleled mastery of the human voice. Released on January 1, 2000, this concise yet powerful album spans a mere 26 minutes, yet it encapsulates the essence of Verdi's genius, offering a glimpse into the heart of Italian opera.
The album features a stunning array of pieces, each a testament to Verdi's ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity. From the yearning "Lungi dal caro Bene" to the poignant "Arianna: Lasciatemi morire," every track is a masterclass in vocal expression. Verdi's signature melodies and harmonies are on full display, making this album a treasure trove for both classical music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
"Sings Italian Songs" is a celebration of Verdi's enduring legacy, highlighting his contributions to the opera world and his ability to craft songs that resonate with universal themes of love, loss, and longing. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Lungi dal caro Bene (Far From My love I Languish)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Pupille nere (Love Lends To Battle)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Chi vuole innamorarsi-Canzonetta (The Man Who Would Turn lover)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Che flero costume-Arietta (What Strange Whim Pursuing)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Caro mio ben-Arietta (My Dear One)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
O bellissimi capelli-Villanella (Oh Waht Loveliness)Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Tu lo sai-Arietta (Too Well You Know)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Nel cor piu non mi sento (In My Heart No More I Feel)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Oblivion soave (Sweet Oblivion)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Donzelle, fuggite-Canzone (Oh Hasten, Ye Maidens)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Arianna: Lasciatemi morire (Let Death Come Now)Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger
Aima mia-Arietta From "Floridante"Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanni Bononcini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Legrenzi, Giuseppe Giordani, Andrea Falconieri, Giuseppe Torelli, Giovanni Paisiello, Claudio Monteverdi, Floriana Cavalli, George Frideric Handel, Ezio Pinza, Fritz Kitzinger