Andrzej Dobber's "Arias" is a captivating exploration of minimalist interpretations of classic operatic arias. Released on September 24, 2013, under the DUX label, this album spans a diverse repertoire, showcasing Dobber's unique approach to these timeless pieces. With a duration of just over an hour, the album offers a concise yet profound journey through some of the most iconic moments in opera.
Dobber's renditions are not mere reproductions but rather fresh perspectives, stripping down the arias to their essential elements and allowing their emotional core to shine. The tracklist includes a mix of well-known and lesser-known pieces, from Verdi's "La traviata" and "Don Carlo" to Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov" and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Prince Igor." Each selection is a testament to Dobber's skill and his ability to connect with the essence of these compositions.
The album's minimalist genre is evident in Dobber's approach, which emphasizes subtlety and restraint. This allows the listener to appreciate the intricate details and the raw emotion of each aria. Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Arias" offers a compelling introduction to the power and beauty of these classic pieces, as interpreted by a masterful artist.
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Tracks
Macbeth, Act IV: Perfidi! All'anglo contra me v’unite! - Pieta, rispetto, amoreGiuseppe Verdi, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Don Carlo, Act III: Son io, mio CarloGiuseppe Verdi, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
La traviata, Act II: Di Provenza il marGiuseppe Verdi, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Rigoletto, Act II: Cortigiani, vil razza dannataGiuseppe Verdi, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Prince Igor, Act II: Aria. Ni sna ne otdykhaAlexander Borodin, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act I: Vy mne pisali … Kogda bi zhizn domashnim krugomPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Straszny dwór, Act II: Kto z mych dziewek serce ktorej (The Haunted Manor)Stanisław Moniuszko, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Boris Godunov, Act IV: Tsarevicha skoreyModest Mussorgsky, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Parsifal, Act I: Wehe, wehe mir der QualRichard Wagner, Andrzej Dobber, Dariusz Machej, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Nabucco, Act IV: Recitative. Son pur queste mie membra? Ah! Fra le selve … Dio di Guida! - Ah prigioniero io sono … Dio di Giuda!Giuseppe Verdi, Andrzej Dobber, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit