Dmitri Hvorostovsky's debut album, "Tchaikovsky & Verdi Arias," released in 1990 under Decca Music Group Ltd., is a captivating journey through the romantic opera repertoire. This 55-minute collection showcases Hvorostovsky's powerful baritone voice, accompanied by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Valéry Gergiev. The album features a selection of arias from Tchaikovsky's operas, including "Eugene Onegin," "Pique Dame," "The Sorceress," and "Mazeppa," as well as Verdi's "La traviata," "Macbeth," "Luisa Miller," "Il trovatore," and "Don Carlo." Hvorostovsky's nuanced performances and the orchestra's rich sound create a compelling exploration of these iconic roles, highlighting the dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty of both composers' works. This album is a testament to Hvorostovsky's early promise and his enduring contribution to the world of opera.
Luisa Miller / Act I: Sacra la scelta è d'un consorteGiuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
The Sorceress, TH 9 / Act II: Dela, pravlenija - A obraz toj prigozhnitsyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Iolanta, Op. 69: Kto mozhetPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Mazeppa, TH 7 / Act II: O, Marija, Marija!Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Il trovatore / Act II: Tutto è deserto - Il balen del suo sorrisoGiuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Don Carlo / Act IV: Son io, mio Carlo - Per me giunto - O Carlo, ascoltaGiuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
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