Great Opera Divas – CD 2 (Audio CD)

(Featuring Montserrat Caballé and Iconic Operatic Masterpieces)

Product Information

• Product Title: Great Opera Divas – CD 2
• UPC: 0724357062527
• Label: Classics (Universal Music Kft.)
• Format: CD, Album
• Country of Origin: Hungary
• Release Year: 2006
• Genre: Opera, Classical, Musical Theatre
• Featured Artists:Conductors: Sir Charles Mackerras, Anton Guadagno, Gianandrea Gavezzeni, Julius Rudel, Alain Lombard, and others
  • Montserrat Caballé
  • Renowned orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra della Radiotelevisione Italiano (Roma) and Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
• Operatic Composers Included:
  • Giacomo Puccini (La bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Gianni Schicchi)
  • Vincenzo Bellini (Il pirata)
  • Giuseppe Verdi (Aida, La forza del destino)
  • Arrigo Boito (Mefistofele)
  • Additional numbers from operas such as Turandot

Overview

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of opera with “Great Opera Divas – CD 2.” This exceptional compilation brings together some of the world’s most celebrated operatic arias and ensemble pieces, beautifully rendered in Hungarian by the incomparable Montserrat Caballé and an array of internationally acclaimed orchestras and conductors. With stirring tracks from Puccini’s La bohème and Madama Butterfly, Bellini’s Il pirata, Verdi’s Aida and La forza del destino, as well as selections from Boito’s and Turandot’s repertoires, this album offers a grand musical journey through the passion, drama, and virtuosity of the opera stage.

Hungarian Translation – Overview (Áttekintés)

Merüljön el az opera időtlen eleganciájában a “Great Opera Divas – CD 2” válogatásával! Ez a kivételes kiadás a világ legnagyobb operai áriait és együttes előadásait hozza össze, melyeket a páratlan Montserrat Caballé és nemzetközileg elismert zenekarok, karmesterek adnak elő magyarul. Puccini La bohème és Madama Butterfly, Bellini Il pirata, Verdi Aida és La forza del destino művei, valamint Boito és Turandot remekdarabjai tárulnak fel ebben az albumban, amely a szenvedély, dráma és virtuozitás grandiózus zenei utazására invitál az operapad színpadán.

Product Features

• High-Quality Audio:
  Enjoy superior sound engineering brought to you by Universal Music Kft. and licensed from EMI.
• Diverse Operatic Selection:
  A curated repertoire featuring arias and choruses from famous operas:
  • Puccini: From the tender “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” (La bohème) and the stirring “Un bel di vedremo” (Madama Butterfly)
  • Bellini: Emotive selections from Il pirata
  • Verdi: Passionate numbers from Aida and heroic segments from La forza del destino
  • Boito: Expressive moments from Mefistofele
  • Additional operatic highlights including excerpts from Tosca, Gianni Schicchi and Turandot
• World-Class Orchestral Performances:
  Featuring celebrated ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by maestros like Sir Charles Mackerras and Anton Guadagno.
• Timeless Interpretations:
  Montserrat Caballé’s legendary vocal artistry elevates each track, making this collection a must‐have for opera aficionados and collectors of classical music.

Interesting Facts

Celebrating Operatic Excellence with Hungarian Flair

• Iconic Vocal Interpretations:
  Montserrat Caballé, renowned for her stunning vocal power and emotive interpretations, lends her signature artistry to each selection. Her performances on pieces such as “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” and “Un bel di vedremo” are a testament to her status as one of the 20th century’s greatest sopranos.

• International Collaboration:
  This album unites the brilliance of world-class orchestras and conductors. The London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Charles Mackerras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Guadagno, and others create a dynamic soundscape that enhances every operatic moment.

• Diverse Operatic Repertoire:
  From the heart-wrenching melodies of Puccini to the soaring passion of Verdi’s compositions, each track tells a compelling story—transcending language and cultural boundaries.

Hungarian Translation – Interesting Facts (Érdekes Tények)

• Ikonikus vokális értelmezések:
  Montserrat Caballé, aki páratlan hangerejéről és mély érzelmi kifejezéséről híres, minden egyes előadásban maga után hagyja az emléket. Az olyan darabokban, mint a „Si, mi chiamano Mimi” és az „Un bel di vedremo”, meghatározó szerepet játszik, bizonyítva modern operai szupersztár mivoltát.

• Nemzetközi együttműködés:
  Az album világklasszis zenekarok és karmesterek összehangolt munkáját idézi, például a London Symphony Orchestra Sir Charles Mackerras vezetésével és a Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Anton Guadagno irányításával, melyek dinamikus hangzásvilágot teremtenek minden operai pillanathoz.

• Sokszínű operai repertoár:
  Puccini fájdalmas dallamaitól Verdi emelkedő szenvedélyéig minden szám egy-egy megható történetet mesél el, mely nyelvi és kulturális határokon átívelve varázsolja el a hallgatót.

Track Listing (Selected Highlights)

1. La bohème (Puccini)
   • “Si, mi chiamano Mimi (Alto 1)” – 5:11
   • “Donde lieta usei” – 3:21
2. Il pirata (Bellini)
   • “Oh! S'io potessa dissipar le nubi” – 4:13
   • “Col sorriso d'innocenza (Atto II)” – 3:28
3. Aida (Verdi)
   • “Ritorno vincitor!” – 6:16
   • “Qui, Radamės verrà! O cieli azzuril” – 6:56
4. Madama Butterfly (Puccini)
   • “Un bel di vedremo” – 5:21
   • “Tu, tu piccolo iddio! (Atto 1)” – 2:32
5. Mefistofele (Boito)
   • “L'altra notte I fondo al mare” – 6:23
6. Tosca (Puccini)
   • “Vissi d'arte (Atto 11)” – 3:34
7. La forza del destino (Verdi)
   • “La Vergine degli angeli” – 3:28
   • “Pace, pace” – 5:35
8. Gianni Schicchi (Puccini)
   • “O mio babbino caro” – 2:40
9. Turandot (Various excerpt)
   • “In questa reggia (Atto 11)” – 7:11
     (Additional tracks and excerpts available)

Publishers & Production Credits

Released in 2006 by Universal Music Kft., this album is a premium collection licensed from EMI and masterfully reproduced for opera lovers worldwide.
Performed by:
• London Symphony Orchestra (Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras)
• Orchestra della Radiotelevisione Italiano, Roma (Conducted by Gianandrea Gavezzeni)
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Conducted by Anton Guadagno)
• Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg (Conducted by Alain Lombard)
…and additional world-class collaborators.

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