José Carreras, the renowned tenor, invites you to experience the divine with his 2002 album "Ave Maria." This collection of sacred pieces and arias is a testament to Carreras' extraordinary vocal prowess and his deep connection to spiritual music. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features 16 tracks that showcase Carreras' versatility and emotional depth.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria" to the powerful "Pie Jesu" and the poignant "Lacrimosa," Carreras navigates through a diverse range of compositions by some of the most celebrated composers in history, including Mozart, Verdi, Bruckner, and Bach. The album also includes the beloved "Panis Angelicus" and the moving "Erbarme dich" from Bach's "St. Matthew Passion."
Accompanied by esteemed orchestras and choirs, Carreras delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply moving. The album is a perfect blend of sacred music and operatic arias, offering a unique listening experience that is both uplifting and introspective.
Whether you're a fan of classical music, opera, or simply appreciate the beauty of the human voice, "Ave Maria" is an album that will resonate with you. It's a collection that highlights José Carreras' artistry and his ability to bring profound emotion to every note he sings.
Messa da Requiem: 2h. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Wiener Philharmoniker, Fritz Reiner
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 5. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Ps. 116/117)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maria Stader, Helmut Heller, Wolfgang Meyer, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay, RIAS Kammerchor
Ave Maria (Motet), WAB. 5Anton Bruckner, Eugen Jochum, Bavarian Radio Chorus
Requiem, Op. 48: 4. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Cheryl Studer, London Symphony Orchestra, Ion Marin
Requiem, K. 626: IIIf. LacrimosaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm, Wiener Staatsopernchor
Stabat Mater: 2. Cujus animam gementemGioachino Rossini, Francisco Araiza, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov
4 Sacred Pieces (Quattro pezzi sacri): Ave MariaGiuseppe Verdi, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. Erbarme dich (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Ave Maria, Op. 12Johannes Brahms, Gerhard Dickel, NDR Chor
Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Renata Tebaldi, Ambrosian Singers, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Chorale. Jesus bleibet meine FreudeJohann Sebastian Bach, Münchener Bach-Chor, Solistengemeinschaft Der Bachwoche Ansbach, Karl Richter
Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III", D839 - Arr. Ion MarinFranz Schubert, Cheryl Studer, London Symphony Orchestra, Ion Marin