Mozart: Opera Arias – Kiri Te Kanawa with the London Symphony Orchestra / LP

6514 319

Product Details:

• Label: Philips
• Catalogue Number: 6514 319
• Format: Vinyl, Stereo
• Genre: Classical, Opera

Overview

Renowned soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa delivers a masterful performance of selected Mozart opera arias in this exquisite recording. Accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Colin Davis, this album showcases Te Kanawa’s velvety tone and lyrical artistry, bringing new life to Mozart's timeless compositions.

This album highlights Te Kanawa’s deep connection to Mozart's operatic repertoire, which has played a pivotal role throughout her illustrious career. It includes arias from beloved operas such as Cosi fan tutte, Die Zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni, offering a rich display of vocal expressiveness and technical prowess.

The accompanying notes delve into Te Kanawa’s celebrated career, her Maori and European heritage, and her dedication to music, which earned her a Damehood in 1982. A must-have for collectors and opera enthusiasts, this Philips release represents a golden era of classical music recording.

Track Listing

Side 1:

1. Zaide, K. 344 – "Rühe sanft, mein holdes Leben" (Zaide)
2. La Finta Giardiniera, K. 196 – "Crudeli, fermate…Ah, dal pianto" (Sandrina)
3. La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621 – "S’altro che lagrime" (Servilia)
4. Cosi fan tutte, K. 588 – "Ei parte…Per pietà, ben mio, perdona" (Fiordiligi)

Side 2:

1. Il Re Pastore, K. 208 – "L’amerò, sarà costante" (Aminta)
2. Lucio Silla, K. 135 – "Pupille amate" (Cecilio)
3. Idomeneo, K. 366 – "Se il padre perdei" (Ilia)
4. Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 – "Ach, ich fühl’s" (Pamina)

Key Credits

• Soprano: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
• Conductor: Sir Colin Davis
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Recording Label: Philips
• Performer: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano

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