Thomas Hampson, the acclaimed American baritone hailing from Spokane, Washington, presents a captivating collection of operatic arias and songs in "A Portrait of Thomas Hampson." Released in 1997 under Warner Classics, this album showcases Hampson's exceptional vocal prowess and artistic versatility, spanning a rich tapestry of compositions from renowned composers such as Korngold, Wagner, Lehár, Gounod, Massenet, Verdi, Rossini, Liszt, Schumann, and many more. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from classic opera excerpts like "Largo al factotum" from Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" to poignant songs like Schumann's "Dichterliebe" and Foster's "Beautiful Dreamer." With a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Hampson's artistry, making it a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Korngold: Die tote Stadt, Op. 12, Act 2: Lied. "Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen" (Fritz)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Thomas Hampson, Munich Radio Orchestra, Fabio Luisi
Wagner: Tannhäuser, Act 3: Die Todesahnung. "O du mein holder Abendstern" (Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Thomas Hampson, Munich Radio Orchestra, Fabio Luisi
Lehár: The Merry Widow, Act 1: Song. "O Vaterland" (Danilo) [Live at Royal Festival Hall, 1993]Franz Lehár, Franz Welser-Möst, Thomas Hampson, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Gounod: Faust, Act 2: Invocation. "Avant de quitter ces lieux" (Valentin)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Massenet: Hérodiade, Act 2: Récitatif. "Ce breuvage pourrait me donner un tel rêve" - Air. "Vision fugitive et toujours poursuivie" (Hérode)Jules Massenet, Michel Plasson, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 4: Air. "Carlos, écoute" (Rodrigue) [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre de Paris
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: Aria. "Largo al factotum" (Figaro)Gioachino Rossini, Sir Roger Norrington, Thomas Hampson, Orchestra of St Luke's
Rossini: Péchés de vieillesse, Vol. 1 "Album italiano": No. 4, L'ultimo ricordo. "Odi di un uom che muore"Gioachino Rossini, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Liszt: Oh! quand je dors, S. 282Franz Liszt, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48: No. 6, Im Rhein, im heiligen StromeRobert Schumann, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48: No. 7, Ich grolle nichtRobert Schumann, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Wood: Roses of PicardyHaydn Wood, Thomas Hampson, Armen Guzelimian
Foster: Beautiful DreamerStephen Foster, Thomas Hampson, David Alpher, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason
Weill: Johnny Johnson: "When Man Was First Created" (Johnny)Kurt Weill, Thomas Hampson, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter: Du Barry Was a Lady, Act 2: "It Was Written in the Stars" (Alexandre, Chorus)Cole Porter, Thomas Hampson, Ambrosian Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, John McGlinn
Kern: The Last Time I Saw ParisJerome Kern, Thomas Hampson, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter: Kiss Me, Kate, Act 2: "Where Is The Life That Late I Led? (Petruchio)Cole Porter, Thomas Hampson, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Berlin: Annie Get Your Gun, Act 2: Duet. "Anything You Can Do"Irving Berlin, Thomas Hampson, Kim Criswell, John McGlinn, London Sinfonietta
Menken: Beauty and The Beast: "If I Can't Love Her" (The Beast)Alan Menken, Thomas Hampson, Paul Gemignani, American Theatre Orchestra
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