"Songs of Many Lands" is a captivating collection of operatic pieces, showcasing the extraordinary vocal prowess of the renowned Victoria de los Ángeles. Released on December 1, 2020, under the label Ediciones Victoria de los Ángeles, this album spans a mere 44 minutes but is packed with a diverse array of tracks that traverse various cultures and languages.
The album opens with "Si mes vers avaient des ailes!" and closes with "El Molondrón," taking the audience on a journey through a rich tapestry of musical styles and emotional expressions. Victoria de los Ángeles' voice shines brightly in pieces like "Six Romances, Op. 6: VI. Nur wer die sehnsucht kennt" and "Schwanengesang, Op. 957: IV. Ständchen," demonstrating her ability to convey deep longing and tender affection. The inclusion of traditional songs such as "Sakura, Sakura" and "Ai que Linda Moça" adds a touch of folk charm, while pieces like "To Huey Tlahtzin" and "Canción al Árbol del Olvido" highlight her versatility in handling non-Western musical traditions.
This album is a testament to Victoria de los Ángeles' artistry and her ability to breathe life into each piece, making "Songs of Many Lands" a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
(C) 2020 Fundación Victoria de los Ángeles(P) 2020 Fundación Victoria de los Ángeles
Tracks
Si mes vers avaient des ailes!Reynaldo Hahn, Victor Hugo, Victoria de los Ángeles
Six Romances, Op. 6: VI. Nur wer die sehnsucht kenntPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Victoria de los Ángeles
PsychéThomas Corneille, Émile Paladilhe, Victoria de los Ángeles
Schwanengesang, Op. 957: IV. StändchenFranz Schubert, Ludwig Rellstab, Victoria de los Ángeles
Seks Sange, Op. 48: VI. Ein TraumEdvard Grieg, Friedrich Martin von Bodenstedt, Victoria de los Ángeles
Blow the Wind SoutherlyTradicional, Victoria de los Ángeles
Orpheus with His LuteArthur Sullivan, William Shakespeare, Victoria de los Ángeles
Del Cabello Más SutilFernando Obradors, Victoria de los Ángeles
Sakura, SakuraTradicional, Victoria de los Ángeles
Ai que Linda MoçaErnesto Halffter, Victoria de los Ángeles
La Vera SorrentinaTradicional, Victoria de los Ángeles
La Rosa y el SauceCarlos Gustavino, Francisco Manuel de Silva, Victoria de los Ángeles
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless ChildBessie Griffin, Victoria de los Ángeles
To Huey TlahtzinSalvador Moreno, José María Bonilla, Victoria de los Ángeles
Canción al Árbol del OlvidoAlberto Ginastera, Fernán Silva Valdés, Victoria de los Ángeles
El MolondrónFernando Obradors, Victoria de los Ángeles
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