Immerse yourself in the unparalleled artistry of Plácido Domingo with his 2009 masterpiece, "The Tenor." This extraordinary collection showcases the legendary tenor's remarkable vocal prowess and versatility, spanning a wide array of operatic arias and beloved songs. With a career that has seen him perform over 124 roles and open the Metropolitan Opera season a record 21 times, Domingo's "The Tenor" is a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
Spanning a generous duration of 3 hours and 32 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most iconic works in the operatic repertoire. From the passionate arias of Verdi's "Rigoletto" and "La Traviata" to the dramatic intensity of Puccini's "Tosca" and "Madama Butterfly," Domingo's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also features enchanting songs like "Granada," "Siboney," and "Yesterday," demonstrating Domingo's ability to captivate audiences across different musical genres.
Recorded under the prestigious Sony Classical label, "The Tenor" is a meticulously curated collection that highlights Domingo's technical mastery and expressive depth. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. With its diverse selection of arias and songs, "The Tenor" is a celebration of Plácido Domingo's extraordinary talent and his enduring impact on the world of classical music.
(C) 2009 Sony Music Entertainment(P) This Compilation 2009 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Rigoletto: Act III: Ella mi fu rapita! ... Parmi veder le lagrimePlácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes
Il Trovatore: Ah, si, ben mio coll'essereZubin Mehta, Ryland Davies, Leontyne Price
Il trovatore: Act III: Scene 2: Di quella piraPlácido Domingo, Zubin Mehta, Ryland Davies, Leontyne Price
La Traviata: Act II: Lunge da lei ... De'miei bollenti spiritiPlácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes
Luisa Miller: Act II: The Intrigue: Scene III: Oh! fede negar potessi; Quando le sere al placidoPlácido Domingo, Sir Edward Downes
Aida: Act I: Se quel guerrier...Celeste AidaPlácido Domingo
Otello: Act I: Già Nella Notte DensaKatia Ricciarelli
Otello: Act II: Ah! Mille vite...Sì, pel ciel marmoreo giuro!Plácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Anton Guadagno
La bohème: Act I: Che gelida maninaPlácido Domingo, Sir Georg Solti
La bohème: Act IV: In un coupé? ... O Mimì, tu più non torniPlácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Anton Guadagno
Tosca: Act I: Dammi i colori...Recondita armoniaPlácido Domingo, Paul Plishka
Tosca: Act III: E lucevan le stellePlácido Domingo, Zubin Mehta
Madama Butterfly: Act I: Viene la sera... Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia - 1995 RemasteredPlácido Domingo, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Katia Ricciarelli
La fanciulla del West: Act III: Ch'ella mi creda liberoPlácido Domingo, Nello Santi
Turandot: Act I: Non piangere, LiùPlácido Domingo
Nessun dorma! from TurandotPlácido Domingo
Andrea Chenier: Act I: Un di all'azzurro spazio guardi profondoRenata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Jean Kraft, James Levine
Fedora: Amor ti vieta - LivePlácido Domingo
Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma, mamma! Quel vino è generosoPlácido Domingo, James Levine
I Pagliacci: Act I: Recitar! Mentre preso; Vesti la giubbaPlácido Domingo, Nello Santi
Iris: Act I: Apri la tua finestra!Plácido Domingo, Sir Edward Downes
L'arlesiana: Act II: Lamento di Federico: E la solita storiaPlácido Domingo, Nello Santi
Werther: Act III: Pourquoi me réveiller?Plácido Domingo, Sir Edward Downes
Le Cid: Act III: Ah! tout est bien fini!; O Souverain, ô Juge, ô PèrePlácido Domingo, Nello Santi
Manon: Act III: Je suis seul!; Ah! fuyez, douce imagePlácido Domingo, Nello Santi
Ne pouvant réprimer" from Hérodiade, Act IV, Scene 8Plácido Domingo
Carmen: Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetéePlácido Domingo
Les Pêcheurs de Perles: Act I: A cette voix quel trouble; Je crois entendre encorePlácido Domingo
Faust: Act III: Quel trouble inconnu; Salut! demeure chaste et purePlácido Domingo
Son giunto in tempo!" from Il Guarany, Act II, Scene 1Plácido Domingo
Lohengrin: Act III: In fernem LandPlácido Domingo, Sir Edward Downes
Eugene Onegin: Act II: Kuda vy udallisPlácido Domingo, Sir Edward Downes
Ideale - VocalPlácido Domingo
Sole e amorePlácido Domingo
Granada - VoicePlácido Domingo
Siboney - VocalPlácido Domingo
AndalucíaPlácido Domingo
Malagueña - VocalPlácido Domingo
Damisela encantadora - VocalPlácido Domingo
Clavel SevillanoPlácido Domingo
De este apacible rincon Romanze from Luisa FernandaPlácido Domingo