Experience the captivating artistry of Ingrid Bjoner, one of the most renowned sopranos of her time, in this exceptional live recording with the Bavarian State Orchestra. Released on January 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label, "Ingrid Bjoner Opernszenen" is a collection of eight exquisite opera arias that showcase Bjoner's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album spans a diverse repertoire, featuring works by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Beethoven, and Wagner, performed with the orchestral brilliance of the Bavarian State Orchestra. Highlights include arias from "La forza del destino," "Un ballo in maschera," and "Turandot," as well as selections from "Fidelio" and "Götterdämmerung." Conducted by esteemed maestros Leopold Hager, Nello Santi, and Wolfgang Sawallisch, this album offers a rich and immersive journey through some of the most beloved and dramatic moments in opera. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this recording is a testament to Bjoner's enduring legacy and the timeless beauty of classical music.
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Tracks
La forza del destino: Sono giunta! Grazie, O Dio! - Madre, pietosa VergineGiuseppe Verdi, Ingrid Bjoner, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Eliahu Inbal
Un ballo in maschera: Ecco l'orrido campo - Ma dall'arido steloGiuseppe Verdi, Ingrid Bjoner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Turandot (Sung in German): In diesem SchlosseGiacomo Puccini, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Claire Watson, Walther Carnuth, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Nello Santi
Turandot (Sung in German): Fremder MannGiacomo Puccini, Nello Santi, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Claire Watson, Walther Carnuth, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra
Fidelio, Op. 72: Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? - Komm, Hoffnung, lass den letzten SternLudwig van Beethoven, Ingrid Bjoner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d, Prologue: Zu neuen Taten, teurer HeldeRichard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d: Starke Scheite schichtet mir dortRichard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86d: Fliegt heim, ihr Raben!Richard Wagner, Ingrid Bjoner, Jean Cox, Karl Ridderbusch, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch