Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Leontyne Price with her 1994 album "Opera Arias." This exquisite collection showcases the legendary soprano's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth, featuring arias from some of the most beloved operas in history. From the hauntingly beautiful "Vissi d'arte" from Tosca to the tender "Senza mamma" from Suor Angelica, each track is a masterclass in operatic performance. The album also includes a stunning selection of arias from Handel's "Giulio Cesare in Egitto," highlighting Price's versatility and mastery of both classical and baroque repertoires. With a runtime of just over an hour and sixteen minutes, this album is a testament to Leontyne Price's enduring legacy as one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Opera Arias" offers a captivating journey through the world of classical music, showcasing the incomparable talent of Leontyne Price.
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, IWM 348, Act III: "E Susanna non vien! - Dove sono i bei momenti! (La Contessa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Ernani, IGV 8, Act I: "Sorta è la notte... - Ernani! Ernani, involami" (Elvira)Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
L'Africaine, IGM 2, Act II: "Sur mes genoux" (Selika)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
La Rondine, IGP 12, Act I: "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta" (Magda)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Suor Angelica, IGP 15, Act I: "Senza mamma" (Suor Angelica)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Tosca, S. 69, IGP 17, Act II: "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Adriana Lecouvreur, IFC 1, Act I: "Io son l'umile ancella" (Adriana)Francesco Cilea, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Antony and Cleopatra: Give me my love (Cleopatra)Samuel Barber, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Porgy and Bess, IGG 13, Act I: "Summertime" (Clara)George Gershwin, Orchestre Radio Télévision Française, Nicolas Rizchin, Leontyne Price
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, IGH 209, Act I: "Tu la mia stella sei" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, American Opera Society Orchestra, Arnold Gamson, Leontyne Price
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, IGH 209, Act II: "Se pietà di me non senti" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, American Opera Society Orchestra, Arnold Gamson, Leontyne Price
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, IGH 209, Act III: "Piangerò la sorte mia" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, American Opera Society Orchestra, Arnold Gamson, Leontyne Price
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, IGH 209, Act III: "Da tempeste il legno infranto" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, American Opera Society Orchestra, Arnold Gamson, Leontyne Price
Il Trovatore, IGV 31, Act I: "Tacea la notte placida" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Leontyne Price
Il Trovatore, IGV 31, Act I: "D'amor sull'ali rosee" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Leontyne Price
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