Experience the timeless elegance of Victoria de los Ángeles in "Baroque & Religious Arias," a captivating collection of operatic masterpieces released in 2019. This album, featuring 11 enchanting tracks, showcases the renowned soprano's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection to the Baroque and religious music genres.
The album opens with Mozart's exhilarating "Exsultate, jubilate," followed by a selection of arias that highlight de los Ángeles' versatility and artistry. From Handel's dramatic "Giulio Cesare" to Bach's profound "Also hat Gott die Welt Geliebt," each piece is a testament to her ability to convey the depth and nuance of these classic compositions.
Accompanied by esteemed musicians such as Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, and Sir Adrian Boult, de los Ángeles delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. The album spans a variety of styles and moods, from the joyful exuberance of "Exsultate, jubilate" to the solemn beauty of "Ave Verum."
"Baroque & Religious Arias" is a celebration of Victoria de los Ángeles' enduring legacy and her unparalleled contribution to the world of classical music. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to her work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring appeal of Baroque and religious music. With a total duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence that will captivate and inspire.
(C) 2019 Fundació Victoria de los Ángeles
Tracks
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158aWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Ch'io mi scordi di te?, K.505Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Acis and Galatea, HWV 49: Act I. 7-b: As when the dove laments her loveGeorge Frideric Handel, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act III, 33. Aria: So shall the lute and harp awake (Israelitish Woman)George Frideric Handel, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Giulio Cesare, HWV 17: V'adoro pupileGeorge Frideric Handel, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Ave Verum, K.618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 5. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Laudate pueri Dominum: Sit nomen DominumGeorge Frideric Handel, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Also hat Gott die Welt Geliebt BWV 68: 2. Aria: Mein gläubiges HerzeJohann Sebastian Bach, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199: 6. Chorale: Ich, dein betrübtes KindJohann Sebastian Bach, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult
La ProcessionCésar Franck, Victoria de los Ángeles, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore, Sir Adrian Boult