Rolando Villazón, the celebrated Mexican tenor, invites you into the heart of opera with his album "Viva Villazón!" released on November 12, 2007, under Warner Classics. This captivating collection spans a rich tapestry of operatic arias, showcasing Villazón's remarkable vocal prowess and emotional depth. With a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and iconic pieces in the opera repertoire.
From the lively "La donna è mobile" by Verdi to the poignant "Nessun dorma" by Puccini, Villazón masterfully navigates a diverse range of compositions. The album features works by renowned composers such as Gounod, Mascagni, Tchaikovsky, Offenbach, and Bizet, among others. Each track is a testament to Villazón's ability to bring out the nuanced beauty and dramatic intensity of these timeless pieces.
"Viva Villazón!" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the operatic art form, highlighting Rolando Villazón's extraordinary talent and his deep connection with the music. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the very best of Rolando Villazón's artistry.
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act III Scene 2: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra
Gounod: Faust, Act III: Quel trouble inconnu ... Salut, demeure chaste et pureCharles Gounod, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Sorozábal: La tabernera del puerto, Act II No. 9, Romanza: No puede ser!Pablo Sorozábal, Rolando Villazón, Plácido Domingo, Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana: "Mamma, quel vino"Pietro Mascagni, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson, Theresa Blank
Gounod: Polyeucte, Act III: Source délicieuseCharles Gounod, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act II: L'amour! l'amour! ... Ah! Leve-toi soleil!Charles Gounod, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Puccini: La Bohème, Act I: Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi maiGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Michel Plasson, Munich Radio Orchestra
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Recondita armonia"Giacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Prologue: "Il était une fois à la cour d'Eisenach" (Hoffmann, Nathanaël, Chœur)Jacques Offenbach, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Florian Laconi
Vives: Doña Francisquita, Act II No. 9, Romanza: Por el humo se sabe dónde está el fuegoAmadeo Vives, Rolando Villazón, Plácido Domingo, Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
Massenet: Le mage, Act 2: "Ah ! Parais, astre de mon ciel" (Zarastra)Jules Massenet, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Berlioz: Irlande, Op. 2, H 38: VI bis. Chant sacré, H 44bHector Berlioz, Rolando Villazón, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Rombi: Adeste fidelisPhilippe Rombi, Rolando Villazón, Orchestre Symphonique Bel Arte
Gruber / Arr. Rombi: Stille Nacht, heilige NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Rolando Villazón, Philippe Rombi, Orchestre Symphonique Bel Arte
Carlo Milanuzzi: Si docle è 'l tormentoClaudio Monteverdi, Rolando Villazón, Le Concert d'Astrée
Cioè Arie & Madigali: Eri già tutta miaClaudio Monteverdi, Rolando Villazón, Le Concert d'Astrée
Verdi: La traviata, Act 2 Scene 1: No. 4, Scena ed Aria, "Lunge da lei per me … De' miei bollenti spiriti … O mio rimorso!" (Alfredo)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra
Verdi: Don Carlo: "Io l'ho perduta lo la vidi" (Don Carlo)Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Cilèa: L'Arlesiana, Act 2: "È la solita storia del pastore" (Federico)Francesco Cilea, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 3 Scene 7: No. 9, Aria cantabile, "Tombe degli avi miei … Fra poco a me ricovero" (Edgardo)Gaetano Donizetti, Rolando Villazón, Marcello Viotti, Munich Radio Orchestra, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Verdi: Un ballo in maschera, Act 3: "Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson, Bavarian Radio Chorus
Bizet: Carmen, Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"Georges Bizet, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: "À cette voix" - Romance. "Je crois entendre encore" (Nadir)Georges Bizet, Rolando Villazón, Munich Radio Orchestra, Michel Plasson
Massenet: Roma, Act 3: "Je vais la voir !" (Lentulus)Jules Massenet, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Je suis seul" - "Ah ! Fuyez, douce image" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "Traduire ! Ah ! Bien souvent mon rêve s'envole" - "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du Printemps ?" (Werther)Jules Massenet, Rolando Villazón, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Massenet: Le Cid, Act 3: "Ah ! Tout est bien fini" - "Ô souverain, ô juge, ô père" (Rodrigue)Jules Massenet, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France