Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred music with José Carreras' enchanting 1984 album. This captivating collection features the renowned tenor's powerful and evocative performances of some of the most beloved religious and classical pieces. The album kicks off with the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's Messiah, showcasing Carreras' soaring vocals and dynamic range. The iconic "Panis Angelicus" and "Ave Maria" follow, demonstrating the artist's ability to convey deep spirituality and tenderness. The album also includes the serene "Agnus Dei" from Bizet's "L'Arlésienne," the contemplative "Pietà, Signore," and the joyous "Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring," providing a rich tapestry of musical and emotional experiences. With a duration of just under 46 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to José Carreras' artistry and the enduring appeal of sacred choral music. Recorded under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album is a testament to Carreras' enduring legacy in the world of opera and classical music.
Messiah / Part 2: 42. Chorus: "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, José Carreras, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
Pietà, SignoreAlessandro Stradella, José Carreras, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
PregáriaFermin Maria Alvarez, José Carreras, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
German Mass, D.872: Heilig, heilig, heiligFranz Schubert, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
Ave MariaCharles Gounod, José Carreras, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
Agnus Dei (Choral Version of the Intermezzo from L'Arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28)Georges Bizet, José Carreras, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
4 Sacred Pieces (Quattro pezzi sacri): Laudi alla vergine MariaGiuseppe Verdi, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer
RepentirCharles Gounod, José Carreras, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, Michael G. Gormley
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: 10. Choral: "Jesus bleibet meine Freude"Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Michael G. Gormley, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer