Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Plácido Domingo with "Les Stars Du Classique: Plácido Domingo," a captivating collection of operatic arias and classical masterpieces. Released in 2010 under Warner Classics, this album showcases Domingo's unparalleled vocal prowess and his deep connection to the operatic repertoire.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album features a diverse array of compositions from the likes of Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, and Handel, among others. Domingo's powerful and expressive voice brings to life iconic arias such as "E lucevan le stelle" from Puccini's "Tosca," "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's "Aida," and "Una furtiva lagrima" from Donizetti's "L'Elisir d'Amore." Each track is a testament to Domingo's technical skill and his ability to convey the deepest emotions through his singing.
The album also includes lesser-known but equally enchanting pieces, such as "Maravilla: Amor, vida de mi vida" by Torróba and "La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée" from Bizet's "Carmen." These selections highlight Domingo's versatility and his commitment to exploring the full breadth of the classical and operatic canon.
"Les Stars Du Classique: Plácido Domingo" is not just a compilation of songs; it is a celebration of Domingo's enduring legacy in the world of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Plácido Domingo's voice, with its warmth, clarity, and depth, continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Un ballo in maschera, Act 3 Tableau 2: No. 14, Scena e Romanza, "Forse la soglia attinse … Ma se m'è forza perderti" (Gustavo)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Don Carlo (1971 Digital Remaster): Su cacciator......Fontainebleau! Foresta immensa.....lo la vidi, al suo sorriso (Act 1)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlo Maria Giulini
Verdi: Aïda, Act I Scene I: Romanza, Se quel guerrier io fossil - Celeste Aida (Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 4: "Niun mi tema" (Otello, Cassio, Lodovico, Montano)Giuseppe Verdi, Lorin Maazel, Edward Toumajian, Ezio Di Cesare, John Macurdy, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
L'Elisir D'amore : Una Furtiva Lagrima (Romance)Gaetano Donizetti, Carlo Maria Giulini - Plácido Domingo - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 1: Recitativo. "Vani sono i lamenti" (Sesto) - Aria. "Svegliatevi nel core" (Sesto)George Frideric Handel, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act 1 Scene 12: No. 17, Aria, "Un'aura amorosa del nostro tesoro" (Ferrando)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2 Scene 10: No. 21a, Aria, "Il mio tesoro intanto" (Don Ottavio)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1 Scene 9: No. 7, Duettino, "Là ci darem la mano" (Don Giovanni, Zerlina)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Susan Graham, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Asher Fisch
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 1 Scene 4: No. 3, Arie, "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" (Tamino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
La Parranda: En la huerta de Segura (Canto a Murcia)Francisco Alonso, Placido Domingo/Coro Titular del Teatro Lírico Nacional 'La Zarzuela'/Rondalla Lírica de Madrid/Orquesta Sinfónico de Madrid/Manuel Moreno-Buendia, Manuel Moreno-Buendia
Torróba: Maravilla: Amor, vida de mi vidaFederico Moreno Torroba, Plácido Domingo, Manuel Moreno-Buendia, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
Carmen : La Fleur Que Tu M'avais JetéeGeorges Bizet, Carlo Maria Giulini - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra - Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gounod: Faust, CG 4, Act 3 Scene 4: No. 12, Cavatine, "Quel trouble inconnu me pénètre! … Salut! Demeure chaste et pure" (Faust)Charles Gounod, Placido Domingo/Choeurs et Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris/Georges Prêtre, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra Paris
Requiem : SanctusHector Berlioz, Daniel Barenboim - Orchestre De Paris - Choeur Orchestre De Paris - Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de Paris