Sharon Kam, renowned clarinetist, presents a captivating journey through the world of opera with her album "Opera!" released on Berlin Classics. This exquisite collection of chamber music, released on September 20, 2013, showcases Kam's virtuosity and versatility, featuring arrangements for clarinet and orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann and Jonathan Seers.
The album is a delightful blend of operatic excerpts and songs, spanning from Gioachino Rossini's "Maometto secondo" to Gaetano Donizetti's "La Cenerentola". Kam's interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, highlighting the clarinet's expressive range and dynamic capabilities. The arrangements beautifully complement the original compositions, creating a harmonious fusion of classical and operatic traditions.
With a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, "Opera!" offers a rich and immersive listening experience. Kam's masterful playing, coupled with the sensitive accompaniment of the orchestra, brings each piece to life, evoking the drama, passion, and elegance of the opera house. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
Maometto secondo, Act II: No. 28, "Del periglio al fiero aspetto" (Arr. for Clarinet by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 10, "Deh, pietoso, oh Addolorata" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 13, "Ad una stella" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 7, "In solitaria stanza" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Songs for Voice and Piano: No. 14, "Lo spazzacamino" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Jonathan Seers)Giuseppe Verdi, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Bolero (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Sole e amore" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Storiella d'amore" (Arr. For Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
"Ore Dolce e divino" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Giacomo Puccini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Paolo et Virginia, Op. 78 (Arr. for Clarinet, Violin and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Amilcare Ponchielli, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Intermezzo after "Il segreto di Susanna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Serenata after "I gioielli della Madonna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Intermezzo after "I quatro rusteghi" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
Danza napolitana after "I gioielli della Madonna" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian
La Cenerentola, Act II: Finale. "Nacqui all'affano" (Arr. for Clarinet and Orchestra by Andreas Tarkmann)Gioachino Rossini, Sharon Kam, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Ruben Gazarian