Description

Grace Bumbry Singt Grosse Arien Der Internationalen Oper - Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Dirigent: Janos Kulka / Deutsche Grammophon LP 1963

LPM 18 826

Product Features

Label: Deutsche Grammophon – LPM 18 826
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Germany
Released: 1963
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

Step into the world of opera with Grace Bumbry's captivating performances on the Deutsche Grammophon LP "Grace Bumbry Singt Grosse Arien Der Internationalen Oper." Recorded in 1963 with the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin under the baton of Janos Kulka, this album showcases Bumbry's mastery of soprano vocals across a selection of iconic arias. From Gluck's poignant "Che Farò Senza Euridice" to Bizet's passionate "Habanera," experience the depth and richness of operatic storytelling through Bumbry's emotive voice.

Interesting Facts

Grace Bumbry, renowned for her mezzo-soprano and soprano roles, broke racial barriers in classical music, becoming one of the first African-American singers to achieve international acclaim.
The album features stunning orchestral arrangements by the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, enhancing the dramatic impact of each aria.
Recorded in 1963, this LP preserves a historic moment in opera history, capturing Bumbry's early brilliance and the orchestra's impeccable performance under conductor Janos Kulka.

Track Listing

Side A:

A1. Che Farò Senza Euridice (Ach, Ich Habe Sie Verloren) - Christoph Willibald Gluck
A2. Che Puro Ciel (Welch Reiner Himmel) - Christoph Willibald Gluck
A3. O Donna Fatale (Welch Ein Verhängnis) - Giuseppe Verdi
A4. Re Dell'Abbisso Affrettati (König Des Abgrunds) - Giuseppe Verdi
A5. Voi Lo Sapete (Als Euer Sohn Einst Fortzog) - Pietro Mascagni

Side B:

B1. L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Ja, Die Liebe Hat Bunte Flügel) - Georges Bizet
B2. Près Des Remparts De Séville (Draussen Am Wall Von Sevilla) - Georges Bizet
B3. En Vain Pour Éviter (Als Euer Sohn Einst Einzog) - Georges Bizet
B4. O Ma Lyre Immortelle (O Meine Unsterbliche Lyra) - Charles Gounod
B5. Mon Cœur S'Ouvre Á Ta Voix (Sieh, Mein Herz Erschliesst Sich) - Camille Saint-Saëns
B6. Oui, Dieu Le Veut! Adieu, Forêts (Ja, So Will's Gott! Lebt Wohl, Ihr Berge) - Peter Tschaikowsky