Plácido Domingo, the legendary tenor and one of the most celebrated figures in the world of opera, invites you to experience the pinnacle of his extraordinary career with "50 Greatest Tracks." Released on November 6, 2015, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this double album is a comprehensive collection of Domingo's most iconic performances, spanning a remarkable 2 hours and 45 minutes.
From the soaring arias of Verdi and Puccini to the romantic allure of Spanish and Latin American classics, this compilation showcases Domingo's unparalleled vocal prowess and versatility. The album features a diverse range of genres, including opera, classical, and romantic ballads, each track meticulously selected to highlight the artist's enduring brilliance.
Listeners will be treated to timeless masterpieces such as "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot, "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto, and "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca, alongside lesser-known gems that demonstrate Domingo's profound artistry. The album also includes enchanting pieces like "Granada," "Be My Love," and "Júrame," offering a glimpse into the artist's deep connection with Latin and Spanish music.
"50 Greatest Tracks" is not just a compilation; it's a testament to Plácido Domingo's enduring legacy and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and emotional depth. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to classical music, this album is a must-listen, offering a rich and rewarding journey through the extraordinary career of one of the greatest singers of our time.
La traviata, Act I: Un dì felice, etereaGiuseppe Verdi, Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Martha (Opera In 4 Acts) - Sung In German / Act 3: Ach, so frommFriedrich von Flotow, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
Lohengrin, Act III Scene 3: In fernem Land "Grail Narration"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Hans Sotin, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Werther / Act 3: Toute mon âme est là!Jules Massenet, Plácido Domingo, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Jean Lemaire
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: "Il était une fois à la cour d'Eisenach" (La légende de Kleinzach)Jacques Offenbach, Plácido Domingo, Robin Leggate, Choeur de Radio France, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlo Maria Giulini
Pagliacci / Act 1: "Vesti la giubba"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Georges Prêtre
Otello / Act I: Esultate!Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Choeurs de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
L'Africaine / Act 4: "Pays Merveilleux ... O Paradis"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carlo Maria Giulini
Carmen / Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"Georges Bizet, Plácido Domingo, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
El gato montés / Act 2: Senó, q'e no me farte er valóManuel Penella, Plácido Domingo, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, Miguel Roa
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg / Act 1: "Am stillen Herd"Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Roland Hermann, Gerd Feldhoff, Peter Maus, Roberto Banuelas, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Eugen Jochum
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg / Act 3: "Morgenlich leuchtend"Richard Wagner, Catarina Ligendza, Plácido Domingo, Peter Maus, Roberto Banuelas, Gerd Feldhoff, Peter Lagger, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Eugen Jochum
Edgar - Opera In 3 Acts / Act 2: Orgia, chimera dall'occhio vitreo - Live At Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Santa Cecilia, Roma / 2005Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Veronesi
Manon Lescaut / Act I: "Donna non vidi mai"Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288 / Act 1: Arrêtez, ô mes Frères!Camille Saint-Saëns, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Arthur Oldham
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: Ils se sont éloignés enfin!Jacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Il trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Walter Gullino, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Carlo Maria Giulini
La traviata, Act I: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi"Giuseppe Verdi, Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper München, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Nabucco / Act II: Che si vuol? / Il maledetto non ha fratelliGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Tosca, SC 69 / Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Turandot / Act 3: "Nessun dorma!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
"Granada"Agustín Lara, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Be My Love"Nikolaus Brodszky, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
El día que me quieras - Arr. Roberto PanseraCarlos Gardel, Plácido Domingo, Studio Orchester, Roberto Pansera
"Panis Angelicus", IAC 25César Franck, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
"Amapola"Joseph Maria Lacalle, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
Mi Buenos Aires Querido - Arr. Roberto PanseraCarlos Gardel, Plácido Domingo, Studio Orchester, Roberto Pansera
Tu, ca nun chiagne!Ernesto de Curtis, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
I'te vurria vasàEduardo di Capua, Alfredo Mazzucchi, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
"Mille Cherubini in coro" After Wiegenlied, D.498Franz Schubert, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti, Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi
BecauseGuy d'Hardelot, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
JúrameMaría Grever, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Mattinata"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
"Core 'ngrato"Salvatore Cardillo, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Marcel Peeters
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: Der Engel (Orch. Felix Mottl)Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Marcello Viotti
Musica proibitaStanislao Gastaldon, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
'Na sera 'e maggioGiuseppe Cioffi, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
"Siboney"Ernesto Lecuona, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Loges
La tabernera del puerto / Act 2: "No puede ser" - LivePablo Sorozábal, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
Das Land des Lächelns / Act 2: "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Orch. Klickmann) - LiveFranz Lehár, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta