"Kiri - A Portrait" is a captivating collection of arias and songs performed by the renowned soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, showcasing her extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth. Released in 1990 under the Sony Classical label, this album spans a variety of genres within the classical and opera realms, offering a diverse and enriching listening experience.
The album features a selection of beloved pieces from iconic operas, including "Tosca," "La traviata," and "Don Giovanni," as well as lieder and art songs by composers such as Richard Strauss, Franz Schubert, and Gabriel Fauré. Kiri Te Kanawa's exquisite interpretation of these works highlights her technical prowess and her ability to convey the essence of each character and composition.
With a duration of 52 minutes, "Kiri - A Portrait" is a concise yet comprehensive showcase of Kiri Te Kanawa's artistry. Whether you are a longtime fan of opera or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a delightful introduction to the world of classical vocal music, as performed by one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time.
(P) 1979, 1980. 1983 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tracks
Tosca: Vissi d'arteGiacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir John Pritchard, London Philharmonic Orchestra
La traviata: È strano! È strano! - Ah, fors'è luiGiuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, Laurence Dale, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Hänsel und Gretel: Der kleine SandmannEngelbert Humperdinck, Kiri Te Kanawa, Frederica von Stade, Ileana Cotrubas, Sir John Pritchard, Gürzenich Orchester Köln
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Ah! fuggi il traditor!Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, Paris National Opera Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Mi tradi quell'alma ingrataWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kiri Te Kanawa, Paris National Opera Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170: No. 4, Morgen (Version for Soprano & Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Andrew Davis, London Symphony Orchestra
4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170: No. 1, Ruhe, meine Seele (Version for Soprano & Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Andrew Davis, London Symphony Orchestra
Gretchen am Spinnrade, Op. 2, D. 118Franz Schubert, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
Myrthen, Op. 25: No. 24, Du bist wie eine BlumeFranz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Heinrich Heine, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
3 Songs, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêveGabriel Fauré, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
3 Façade Settings: No. 3, Old Sir FaulkWalton, William Walton, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
3 Façade Settings: No. 1, Daphneanon., William Walton, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
3 Façade Settings: No. 2, Through Gilded TrellisesWalton, William Walton, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
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