Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time, presents "Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto Annotated Edition - Official Playlist," a captivating compilation of operatic and classical masterpieces that resonate deeply with the themes and narrative of Ann Patchett's acclaimed novel, "Bel Canto." Released on November 16, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a testament to Fleming's extraordinary vocal prowess and her ability to breathe life into some of the most beloved arias and compositions in the classical repertoire.
Spanning a diverse range of genres within opera and classical music, the album features 26 tracks that showcase Fleming's versatility and artistry. From the hauntingly beautiful "Che farò senza Euridice?" from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" to the iconic "Habanera" from Bizet's "Carmen," each piece is carefully selected to evoke the rich emotional landscapes and cultural nuances explored in Patchett's novel. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Malinconia Ninfa Gentile" and "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" from "La Wally," demonstrating Fleming's ability to delve into both popular and obscure repertoire with equal finesse.
With a total runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through the world of opera, offering a blend of dramatic intensity, lyrical beauty, and profound emotional depth. Renée Fleming's impeccable technique and expressive phrasing shine through in every performance, making this compilation a must-listen for both opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're a fan of the novel or simply a lover of classical music, "Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto Annotated Edition - Official Playlist" promises an enriching and memorable listening experience.
Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice), Wq. 30 / Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice?"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Così fan tutte / Act 1: "Come scoglio" - Applause omitted at endWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renée Fleming, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Sir Georg Solti
Ave Maria, D. 839Franz Schubert, Renée Fleming, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andreas Delfs
Die Forelle, D. 550Franz Schubert, Renée Fleming, Christoph Eschenbach
Il barbiere di Siviglia / Act 1: "Una voce poco fa"Gioachino Rossini, Cecilia Bartoli, Orchestra La Scintilla, Ádám Fischer
Beltà crudeleGioachino Rossini, Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Spencer
Norma, Act I: Casta DivaVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, London Voices, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah, non credea mirartiVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Patrick Summers
La Sonnambula / Act 2: Ah, non giunge uman pensieroVincenzo Bellini, Renée Fleming, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Patrick Summers
Malinconia Ninfa GentileVincenzo Bellini, Juan Diego Flórez, Vincenzo Scalera
I Capuleti e i Montecchi / Act 1: "Eccomi...Oh! quante volte"Vincenzo Bellini, Angela Gheorghiu, Giuseppe Crott, Daniela Vendemiati, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Regnava nel silenzio"Gaetano Donizetti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi"Gaetano Donizetti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Carmen, Act I: Habanera. L'amour est un oiseau rebelleGeorges Bizet, Aigul Akhmetshina, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniele Rustioni
BarcarolleJacques Offenbach, Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca
La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act IV: Suicidio!Amilcare Ponchielli, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Lamberto Gardelli
Rusalka, Op. 114, Act I: O Silver MoonAntonín Dvořák, Renée Fleming, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 / Act 1: "Puskai pogilabnu ya, no pryezhde"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renée Fleming, Larissa Diadkova, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La Wally, Act I: Ebben? Ne andrò lontanaAlfredo Catalani, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
La Bohème / Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì"Giacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marco Armiliato
Madama Butterfly, SC 74, Act II: Un bel dì vedremoGiacomo Puccini, Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Lulu / Act 2: Lied der Lulu "Wenn sich die Menschen um meinetwillen umgebracht haben"Alban Berg, Evelyn Lear, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Karl Böhm
A Quiet Place, Act II: What a Movie (From Trouble in Tahiti) - LiveLeonard Bernstein, Louise Edeiken, Wendy White, Mark Thomsen, Kurt Ollmann, ORF Symphony Orchestra
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