Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Miah Persson's captivating live album, "Sempre libera." Released in June 2015, this exquisite collection showcases the Swedish soprano's remarkable vocal prowess and artistry, accompanied by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Harding.
Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a diverse array of arias and duets from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire. From the playful "O Dieu! Que de bijoux!" from Gounod's "Faust" to the heart-wrenching "Ombre légère" from Meyerbeer's "Dinorah," Persson's performances are marked by her signature warmth, clarity, and technical brilliance.
The album opens with a delightful aria from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale," followed by a mesmerizing selection from Gounod's "Faust." Persson's rendition of the famous "Caro nome" from Verdi's "Rigoletto" is a standout, showcasing her ability to convey both vulnerability and strength. Other highlights include the sultry "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante" from Bizet's "Carmen," the ethereal "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" from Offenbach's "Les contes d'Hoffmann," and the iconic "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi."
Throughout the album, Persson's voice shines with a beautiful, rounded tone and impressive agility. Her interpretations are nuanced and expressive, bringing each character to life with remarkable depth and authenticity. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sempre libera" offers a captivating introduction to the art form and a testament to Miah Persson's extraordinary talent.
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Tracks
Don Pasquale: Quel guardo il cavaliere - So anch'io la virtù magica (Live)Gaetano Donizetti, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Faust, CG 4: O Dieu! Que de bijoux! - Ah! Je ris de me voir si belle (Live)Charles Gounod, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
I capuleti e i montecchi: Eccomi in lieta vesta - Oh! Quante volte (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Roméo et Juliette, CG 9: Ah! Je veux vivre (Live)Charles Gounod, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Carmen, WD 31: C'est des contrebandiers le refuge ordinaire - Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante (Live)Georges Bizet, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Carmen, WD 31: Interlude (Before Act III) [Live]Georges Bizet, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Lakmé: Viens, Mallika - Sous le dôme épais (Live)Léo Delibes, Miah Persson, Katarina Karnéus, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
La bohème: Quando m'en vo' (Live)Giacomo Puccini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Dinorah "Le pardon de Ploërmel": Ombre légère (Sung in French) [Live]Giacomo Meyerbeer, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour (Live)Jacques Offenbach, Miah Persson, Katarina Karnéus, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Madame Chrysanthème: Le jour sous le soleil béni (Live)André Messager, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
La traviata: È strano, è strano! - Sempre libera (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Miah Persson, Andrew Staples, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro (Live)Giacomo Puccini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding