Dive into the world of opera with Bryn Terfel's captivating album "Opera Arias," released in 1996 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. This collection is a testament to Terfel's remarkable vocal prowess and his ability to breathe life into some of the most beloved arias in the operatic canon. Accompanied by the esteemed Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and conducted by the legendary James Levine, this album is a symphony of timeless classics and hidden gems.
Spanning a diverse range of operas, from Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" and "Don Giovanni" to Verdi's "Macbeth" and "Falstaff," Terfel's powerful and nuanced performances are sure to captivate. The album features iconic arias such as "Madamina, il catalogo è questo" from "Don Giovanni" and "Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja" from "Die Zauberflöte," alongside lesser-known but equally enchanting pieces like "Ni sna ni otdycha izmucennoj duse" from "Prince Igor" and "No. 24 Sérénade" from "Faust."
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a perfect introduction to the operatic repertoire for newcomers and a delightful revisit for seasoned opera enthusiasts. Bryn Terfel's rich baritone voice shines through each track, showcasing his versatility and deep understanding of the operatic art form. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate beautiful music, "Opera Arias" is an album that will leave a lasting impression.
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 - Original Version, Vienna 1786 / Act 1: "Non più andrai"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527 - Prague Version 1787 / Act 2: "Deh! vieni alla finestra"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527 - Prague Version 1787 / Act 1: "Madamina, il catalogo è questo"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Così fan tutte, K.588 / Act 1: Aria alternativa: "Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (Papageno)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Tannhäuser / Act 3: Wie Todesahnung... O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Der fliegende Holländer / Act 1: 2. Rezitativ und Arie. "Die Frist ist um"Richard Wagner, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 4: Allez... Scintille, diamant (Dapertutto)Jacques Offenbach, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Faust - Version 1860/1869 / Act 4: No. 24 Sérénade: "Vous qui faites l'endormie"Charles Gounod, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Prince Igor - Mariinsky Theatre Edition / Act 1: No. 8 Aria: "Ni sna ni otdycha izmucennoj duse"Alexander Borodin, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Pasquale / Act 1: "Bella siccome un angelo"Gaetano Donizetti, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
La Cenerentola / Act 1: "Miei rampolli femminini"Gioachino Rossini, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Macbeth / Act 4: Perfidi! All'anglo contro me v'unite!Giuseppe Verdi, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Falstaff / Act 1: Ehi! paggio!... L'onore! (Falstaff)Giuseppe Verdi, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine