Celebrate the timeless artistry of Angela Gheorghiu with her upcoming album, "Anniversary Arias," set to release on September 5, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection of opera arias showcases Gheorghiu's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth, spanning iconic roles from beloved operas.
The album features a rich tapestry of arias from works such as "La Bohème," "La Traviata," "Carmen," and "Aida," among others. Each piece is meticulously selected to highlight Gheorghiu's versatility and mastery of the operatic repertoire. From the tender and lyrical "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" to the powerful and dramatic "Tu che le vanità," Gheorghiu's performances are nothing short of breathtaking.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes, "Anniversary Arias" offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated arias in opera history. The album also includes a few lesser-known gems, such as "Salve Regina for voice & wind octet" and "Valurile Dunarii: Muzica," adding a unique touch to the collection.
Angela Gheorghiu's "Anniversary Arias" is a testament to her enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Prepare to be enchanted by the beauty and power of Gheorghiu's voice as she brings these timeless arias to life.
La Bohème / Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì"Giacomo Puccini, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Roberto de Candia, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Simon Keenlyside, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
La Traviata / Act 1: "E strano!" - "Ah, fors'è lui" - "Sempre libera"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Chérubin / Act 3: Aubade: "Vive amour qui rêve"Jules Massenet, Angela Gheorghiu, Coro del Teatro Regio di Torino, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
La forza del destino / Act 4: Pace, pace, mio DioGiuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
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
L'elisir d'amore / Act 2: "Prendi; prendi, per me sei libero"Gaetano Donizetti, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Evelino Pidò
Ave Maria (arr. from Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana"Pietro Mascagni, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
La Wally / Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana"Alfredo Catalani, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Mefistofele / Act 3: "L'Altra Notte"Arrigo Boito, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Salve Regina for voice & wind octetGiacomo Puccini, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Otello / Act 4: "Era più calmo?..."Piangea cantando".."Ave Maria"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Laura Polverelli, Sigrid Borghs, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Morrò, ma prima in grazia"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Shana Downes, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4Johannes Brahms, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Aida / Act 3: "Qui Radames verrà!...O Patria mia"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Andrea Tenaglia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Don Carlo / Act 5: "Tu che le vanità"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Simon Boccanegra / Act 1: "Come in quest'ora bruna"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III", D839Franz Schubert, Angela Gheorghiu, Romanian National Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin", London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Valurile Dunarii: MuzicaGeorge Grigoriu, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri