Description
Plácido Domingo – Best Of / EMI Audio CD
UPC 5099973170228
Product Details:
- Label: EMI Classics
- Series: Inspiration
- Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2011
- Genre: Classical
Overview:
Plácido Domingo: Best Of is a stunning compilation showcasing the extraordinary vocal talents of the world-renowned Spanish tenor, Plácido Domingo. This collection includes some of his finest operatic arias, recorded throughout his illustrious career. Known for his versatile voice and unparalleled skill, Domingo has mastered over a hundred roles, and this album encapsulates the heart of his operatic legacy.
The compilation spans multiple iconic operas by composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Gounod, Arrigo Boito, and Giacomo Puccini, including memorable pieces like Celeste Aida from Aida, E lucevan le stelle from Tosca, and Sotto una quercia parvemi from Giovanna d'Arco.
With accompaniment from prestigious orchestras like the New Philharmonia Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by legendary maestros like Carlo Maria Giulini and James Levine, this album is a must-have for lovers of beautiful, expressive operatic voices and fans of Plácido Domingo’s remarkable career.
Track Listing:
- Celeste Aida (Aida) – Verdi (4:21)
- Sotto una quercia parvemi (Giovanna d'Arco) – Verdi (11:02)
- Ma se m'è forza perderti (Un Ballo in Maschera) – Verdi (5:13)
- Io la vidi, al suo sorriso (Don Carlo) – Verdi (5:43)
- Dio, che nell'alma infondere (Don Carlo) – Verdi (6:17)
- Salut! demeure chaste et pure (Faust) – Gounod (5:26)
- Il se fait tard (Faust) – Gounod (6:01)
- Dai campi, dai prati (Mefistofele) – Boito (2:26)
- Donna non vidi mai (Manon Lescaut) – Puccini (2:25)
- Ah, Manon, mi tradisce (Manon Lescaut) – Puccini (2:38)
- Recondita armonia (Tosca) – Puccini (2:56)
- E lucevan le stelle (Tosca) – Puccini (4:15)
- O dolci mani (Tosca) – Puccini (7:48)
Key Credits:
- Artist: Plácido Domingo, Tenor
- Orchestras: New Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
- Conductors: Carlo Maria Giulini, James Levine, Riccardo Muti, and others
- Produced By: EMI Records Ltd. (1986 & 2011)
- Compilation & Reissue Producer: EMI
- Series: Inspiration
- Design: EMI
- Photography (Cover): Not listed
