Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Giuseppe Verdi's compositions with Joseph Calleja's captivating album, "Verdi." Released on February 2, 2018, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this classical masterpiece showcases the extraordinary talent of Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, accompanied by the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, the Apollo Voices, and conducted by Ramón Tebar.
Spanning a total of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album features 10 iconic tracks from some of Verdi's most celebrated operas, including "Aida," "Il Trovatore," "La forza del destino," "Don Carlo," and "Otello." Each piece is meticulously performed, offering a rich and dynamic listening experience that highlights Calleja's powerful vocals and emotional depth.
From the stirring "Se quel guerrier io fossi!" from "Aida" to the hauntingly beautiful "Niun mi tema" from "Otello," this album is a testament to Verdi's enduring legacy and Calleja's exceptional artistry. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Verdi" by Joseph Calleja is sure to captivate and inspire.
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Ah sì ben mio"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Angela Gheorghiu, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Angela Gheorghiu, Apollo Voices, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar
La forza del destino / Act 3: "La vita è inferno...Oh, tu che in seno agl'angeli"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Invano Alvaro"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Vittorio Vitelli, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
Don Carlo / Act 2: "È lui! desso! L'infante!... Dio, che nell'alma infondere"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Vittorio Vitelli, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
Otello / Act 1: "Già nella notte densa"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Angela Gheorghiu, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar
Otello / Act 2: "Oh! Mostruosa colpa!... Sì, per ciel marmoreo, giuro!”Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Vittorio Vitelli, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
Otello / Act 3: "Dio! mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
Otello / Act 4: "Niun mi tema"Giuseppe Verdi, Joseph Calleja, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ramón Tebar, Angela Gheorghiu
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