Celebrating her illustrious career, Angela Gheorghiu presents "Anniversary Arias," a captivating collection of operatic masterpieces set to release on September 5, 2025, under UME - Global Clearing House. This album is a testament to Gheorghiu's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection with the opera repertoire.
Spanning a diverse range of compositions, "Anniversary Arias" features iconic arias from beloved operas such as "La Bohème," "La Traviata," and "Aida," showcasing Gheorghiu's versatility and emotional depth. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Chérubin" and "L'elisir d'amore," offering a fresh perspective on her artistry.
With a duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through Gheorghiu's illustrious career, highlighting her ability to bring each character to life with unparalleled authenticity. From the tender "Ave Maria" to the dramatic "Don Carlo," Gheorghiu's voice shines with clarity, power, and an unmistakable emotional resonance.
"Anniversary Arias" is not just a compilation of arias but a celebration of Angela Gheorghiu's enduring legacy in the world of opera. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to her work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that underscores Gheorghiu's status as one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time.
La Bohème / Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì"Giacomo Puccini, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Roberto de Candia, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Simon Keenlyside, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
La Traviata / Act 1: "E strano!" - "Ah, fors'è lui" - "Sempre libera"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Chérubin / Act 3: Aubade: "Vive amour qui rêve"Jules Massenet, Angela Gheorghiu, Coro del Teatro Regio di Torino, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
La forza del destino / Act 4: Pace, pace, mio DioGiuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
I Capuleti e i Montecchi / Act 1: "Eccomi...Oh! quante volte"Vincenzo Bellini, Angela Gheorghiu, Giuseppe Crott, Daniela Vendemiati, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
L'elisir d'amore / Act 2: "Prendi; prendi, per me sei libero"Gaetano Donizetti, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Evelino Pidò
Ave Maria (arr. from Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana"Pietro Mascagni, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
La Wally / Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana"Alfredo Catalani, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Mefistofele / Act 3: "L'Altra Notte"Arrigo Boito, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri
Salve Regina for voice & wind octetGiacomo Puccini, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Otello / Act 4: "Era più calmo?..."Piangea cantando".."Ave Maria"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Laura Polverelli, Sigrid Borghs, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Morrò, ma prima in grazia"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Shana Downes, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4Johannes Brahms, Angela Gheorghiu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Aida / Act 3: "Qui Radames verrà!...O Patria mia"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Andrea Tenaglia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Don Carlo / Act 5: "Tu che le vanità"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Simon Boccanegra / Act 1: "Come in quest'ora bruna"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III", D839Franz Schubert, Angela Gheorghiu, Romanian National Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin", London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ion Marin
Valurile Dunarii: MuzicaGeorge Grigoriu, Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, John Mauceri