Jessye Norman, the renowned American soprano, presents a captivating collection of operatic and classical pieces in her album "Classics." Released on January 1, 1991, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, showcasing Norman's extraordinary vocal range and interpretive depth. The album features a diverse selection of arias and songs, including excerpts from iconic operas such as "Il Corsaro," "Carmen," and "Ariadne auf Naxos," as well as compositions by renowned composers like Richard Strauss, Henry Purcell, and Franz Schubert. Norman's powerful and emotive performances are complemented by the lush orchestral arrangements, creating a listening experience that is both profound and uplifting. With a duration of one hour and six minutes, this album is a testament to Jessye Norman's artistry and her enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
Il Corsaro / Act 1: "Egli non riede ancora!" - "Non so le tetre immagini"Giuseppe Verdi, Jessye Norman, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Les chemins de l'amour, FP 106Francis Poulenc, Jessye Norman, Dalton Baldwin
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 / Act 3: E Susanna non vien!...Dove sonoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jessye Norman, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Carmen / Act 2: "Non, tu ne m'aimes pas!"Georges Bizet, Jessye Norman, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60 / Opera: "Es gibt ein Reich"Richard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3: "Thy hand, Belinda...When I am laid in earth"Henry Purcell, Jessye Norman, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Auf dem See, D. 543Franz Schubert, Jessye Norman, Geoffrey Parsons
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: 6. L'île inconnueHector Berlioz, Jessye Norman, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
4 Lieder, Op. 43: 1. Von ewiger Liebe - Dunkel, wie dunkelJohannes Brahms, Jessye Norman, Geoffrey Parsons
Kindertotenlieder: No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen - Live at Alte Oper, Frankfurt, 1988Gustav Mahler, Jessye Norman, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
4 Letzte Lieder, TrV 296: No. 1, FrühlingRichard Strauss, Jessye Norman, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Love Is Here To StayGeorge Gershwin, Jessye Norman, Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
Ave Maria, D. 839Franz Schubert, Jessye Norman, Ambrosian Singers, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
Messe solennelle de Ste. Cécile CG 56: SanctusCharles Gounod, Jessye Norman, Ambrosian Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
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