William Matteuzzi, the renowned Italian tenor, presents a captivating collection of opera arias with his album "Ferme tes yeux," released on January 1, 2001, under the Opera Rara label. This album is a testament to Matteuzzi's exceptional vocal prowess and versatility, featuring a diverse selection of pieces from the bel canto and early romantic opera repertoire.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album showcases Matteuzzi's ability to navigate the intricate melodies and demanding vocal lines of these operatic masterpieces. The tracklist includes arias from works by renowned composers such as Rossini, Donizetti, Auber, and Offenbach. Highlights include the playful "Mes amis, ecoutez l'histoire" from Adam's "Le postillon de Lonjumeau," the dramatic "Traditor! Paventa al campo" from Carafa's "Gabriella di Vergy," and the tender "Ah! qu'il etait doux mon beau reve!" from Offenbach's "Le pont des soupirs."
Matteuzzi's performance is marked by his signature clarity, agility, and expressive phrasing, making this album a delightful exploration of the tenor's artistry. Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Ferme tes yeux" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing some of the most beautiful and challenging arias in the tenor repertoire.
Rossini: Le Comte Ory, Act 2: "A la faveur de cette nuit obscure"Gioachino Rossini, Elisabetta Scano, Enkelejda Shkosa, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Rossini: Il viaggio a Reims, Act 1: "D'alma celeste, oh Dio!"Gioachino Rossini, Enkelejda Shkosa, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Auber: La muette de Portici, Act 3: "Que vois-je? Fenella!"Daniel Auber, David Parry, William Matteuzzi, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Auber: La muette de Portici, Act 4: "Ferme tes yeux"Daniel Auber, David Parry, William Matteuzzi, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Carafa: Gabriella di Vergy, Act 1: "Traditor! Paventa al campo"Gioacchino Carafa, Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Carafa: Gabriella di Vergy, Act 3: "Quell'aspetto ? quegl accenti!"Gioacchino Carafa, Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Donizetti: La Fille du régiment, Act 2: "Pour me rapprocher de Marie"Gaetano Donizetti, Elisabetta Scano, Enkelejda Shkosa, Roland Wood, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Pacini: Alessandro nelle Indie: "Che fai, fellon! ? Ciel! D'una misera"Giovanni Pacini, Enkelejda Shkosa, Majella Cullagh, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Adam: Le postillon de Lonjumeau, Act 1: "Mes amis, ecoutez l'histoire"Apolphe Adam, Roland Wood, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Donizetti: Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: "Perche t'affanni, e piangi?"Gaetano Donizetti, Bruce Ford, Elisabetta Scano, Majella Cullagh, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Donizetti: Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: "Freme! Ondeggia irresoluto!"Gaetano Donizetti, Bruce Ford, Elisabetta Scano, Majella Cullagh, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Donizetti: Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: "Che da te la sua sorte dipenda"Gaetano Donizetti, Bruce Ford, Elisabetta Scano, Majella Cullagh, William Matteuzzi, David Parry, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Offenbach: Le pont des soupirs: "Ah! qu'il etait doux mon beau reve!"Jacques Offenbach, David Parry, William Matteuzzi, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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