Description
Sena Jurinac - Recital 2 / 25 unforgettable opera voices / Golden Melodram Audio CD 2004 / GM 7.0001
UPC 608974170011
Product Features
- Artist: Sena Jurinac
- Series: 25 Unforgettable Opera Voices
- Label: Golden Melodram – GM 7.0001
- Format: Audio CD, Album
- Released: 2004
- Country: International release
- Genre: Opera
Overview
In this exceptional collection, Golden Melodram honors the legendary soprano Sena Jurinac, one of the 20th century's most celebrated opera voices, through a series of her finest performances. Known for her rich, expressive interpretations and technical prowess, Jurinac shines in arias by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Massenet, and more. Recorded in iconic venues and featuring renowned orchestras, this album captures the timeless elegance of Jurinac's vocal artistry, immersing listeners in unforgettable moments from classic operatic works. With selections from Le Nozze di Figaro, Aida, Eugen Onegin, and Manon, this album provides a window into Jurinac's mastery and lasting impact on opera.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Collaborations: The album includes collaborations with esteemed conductors like Herbert von Karajan, Mario Rossi, Wilhelm Schüchter, and Walter Martin, adding historical significance to each track.
- Rising Star to Icon: Sena Jurinac, born in Bosnia, gained acclaim in Vienna, becoming a fixture at the Vienna State Opera and earning international recognition for her vocal warmth and versatility across German and Italian repertoires.
- Celebrated Interpretations: Jurinac's renditions of roles such as Tosca, Aida, and Countess Almaviva from Le Nozze di Figaro were not only fan favorites but also acclaimed by critics for their depth and emotional intensity.
Track Listing
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Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro - "Deh! vieni, non tardar"
- Orchestra Sinfonica della RAI / Conductor: Mario Rossi - 1954
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Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro - "Voi che sapete"
- Featuring Maria Cebotari, Irmgard Seefried
- Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano / Conductor: Herbert von Karajan - Milano 1948
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Smetana: Die verkaufte Braut - "Endlich allein"
- NDR Orchester Hamburg / Conductor: Wilhelm Schüchter - Hamburg 1950
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Tchaikovsky: Eugen Onegin - "Briefszene: Und sei's mein Untergang"
- NDR Orchester Hamburg / Conductor: Walter Martin - Hamburg 1950
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Offenbach: Hoffmanns Erzählungen - "Sie entfloh, die Taube so minnig"
6-10. Massenet: Manon - Various Selections
- Featuring Anton Dermota and Sigmund Roth
- NDR Orchester Hamburg / Conductor: Wilhelm Schüchter - Hamburg 1950
11-14. Verdi: Aida - "Ritorna vincitor" and Un ballo in maschera - "Morrò, ma prima in grazia"
- NDR Orchester Hamburg / Conductor: Wilhelm Schüchter - Hamburg 1950
- Puccini: Tosca - "Vissi d'arte"
- NDR Orchester Hamburg / Conductor: Walter Martin - Hamburg 1950
Key Credits
- Vocals: Sena Jurinac
- Conductors: Mario Rossi, Herbert von Karajan, Wilhelm Schüchter, Walter Martin
- Orchestras: Orchestra Sinfonica della RAI, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, NDR Orchester Hamburg
- Featured Artists: Maria Cebotari, Irmgard Seefried, Anton Dermota, Sigmund Roth
