Dive into the world of French romanticism with Roberto Alagna's captivating exploration of Hector Berlioz's operatic arias. Released in 2006, "Roberto Alagna Airs de Berlioz" is a testament to the power of Berlioz's compositions and Alagna's extraordinary vocal prowess. This album features a stunning array of arias from Berlioz's most celebrated works, including "Les Troyens," "La Damnation de Faust," and "Benvenuto Cellini," each brought to life with Alagna's signature passion and technical brilliance.
Accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Bertrand de Billy, Alagna delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The album spans a variety of moods and styles, from the dramatic intensity of "Les Troyens" to the lyrical beauty of "La Damnation de Faust." Each track showcases Berlioz's unique compositional genius and Alagna's ability to convey the full range of human emotion through his voice.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of Berlioz's most iconic works, performed by one of the most celebrated tenors of our time. Whether you're a longtime fan of Berlioz's music or a newcomer to his compositions, "Roberto Alagna Airs de Berlioz" is an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Les Troyens - Du peuple et des soldatsHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens / Act 4: O blonde CérèsHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens, H 133 / Act 5: Inutiles regrets - Ah ! Quand viendra le temps des suprêmes adieuxHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens, H 133 - version in three acts (MET) / Act 3: Ah! quand viendra l'instant des suprêmes adieuxHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens, H 133 / Act 5: En un dernier naufrageHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25 - original version / Partie 2: La fuite en Egypte: Le repos de la Sainte Famille - Les pèlerins étant venusHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy, Maîtrise De Paris, Patrick Marco
Roméo et Juliette - Bientôt de Roméo... Mab, la messagèreHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Merci, doux crépuscule!Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Huit scènes de Faust - Maintenant que le ciel brilleHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust - Grands dieux !Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Ange adoré !Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Damnation de Faust - Nature immenseHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Béatrice et Bénédict / Act 1: Ah! Je vais l'aimerHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Lélio - L'onde frémit, l'onde s'agiteHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Lélio - O mon bonheur, ma vieHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini - Une heure encoreHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini / Act 1: La gloire était ma seule idoleHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini - Seul pour lutterHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Benvenuto Cellini - Sur les monts les plus sauvagesHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La MarseillaiseClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Choeur de l'Armée Française, Maîtrise De Paris, Chœur de chambre Les Eléments, Patrick Marco, Joël Suhubiette, Paul De Plinval