Experience the captivating artistry of Elina Garanca, one of the most celebrated mezzo-sopranos of our time, with her debut album for Deutsche Grammophon, "Aria Cantilena." Recorded with the renowned Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Fabio Luisi, this album showcases Garanca's remarkable vocal prowess and versatility across a diverse range of operatic and classical pieces.
"Aria Cantilena" features a carefully curated selection of arias and songs that highlight Garanca's ability to convey depth, passion, and technical brilliance. From the dramatic intensity of Verdi's "Nacqui all'affanno" from "La Cenerentola" to the lyrical beauty of Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5," each track is a testament to her extraordinary talent. The album also includes beloved works by Puccini, Offenbach, Rossini, and Strauss, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and emotions.
Recorded at the acoustically superb Studio Lukaskirche in Dresden, the album benefits from exceptional sound quality, allowing every nuance of Garanca's voice to shine. Whether you're a longtime admirer of opera or a newcomer to the genre, "Aria Cantilena" is a stunning introduction to the artistry of Elina Garanca and a delightful exploration of some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire.
Las Hijas del Zebedeo: CarcelerasRuperto Chapí, Elina Garanca, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Werther / Act 3: "Werther! Werther...qui m'aurait dit la place"Jules Massenet, Elina Garanca, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Les Contes d'Hoffmann - Edition: Michael Kaye and Jean-Christophe Keck / Act 3: Romance "C'est l'amour vainqueur"Jacques Offenbach, Elina Garanca, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
La Cenerentola / Act 2: Nacqui all'affannoGioachino Rossini, Elina Garanca, Katharina Flade, Heike Liebmann, Dominik Licht, Mirko Tuma, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi, Chor der Staatsoper Dresden
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 For Soprano And Cellos, W389: Aria (Cantilena)Heitor Villa-Lobos, Elina Garanca, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
La grande Duchesse de Gérolstein / Act 1: Rondeau "Ah, que j'aime les militaires"Jacques Offenbach, Elina Garanca, Rafael Harnisch, Dominik Licht, Thomas Müller, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi, Chor der Staatsoper Dresden
L'italiana in Algeri / Act 2: Cavatina: Concedi, amor pietosoGioachino Rossini, Elina Garanca, Rafael Harnisch, Dominik Licht, Matthias Beutlich, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Madrigal On A Catalan Popular ThemeXavier Montsalvatge, Elina Garanca, Peter Bruns, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 / Act 3: "Marie Theres'!" - "Hab mir's gelobt, Ihn lieb zu haben"Richard Strauss, Elina Garanca, Adrianne Pieczonka, Diana Damrau, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 / Act 3: "Ist ein Traum, kann nicht wirklich sein"Richard Strauss, Diana Damrau, Elina Garanca, Dominik Licht, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi
Cinq Mars: Par quel trouble profond suis-je ici ramenée - Nuit resplendissanteCharles Gounod, Elina Garanca, Staatskapelle Dresden, Fabio Luisi