Experience the power and versatility of Bryn Terfel, the acclaimed Welsh bass-baritone, in his debut operatic album, "Opera Arias." Released in 1996, this collection showcases Terfel's remarkable range and artistry, accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of the legendary James Levine. The album spans a diverse repertoire, from the elegance and humor of Mozart to the vocal prowess demanded by Verdi and Wagner.
"Opera Arias" features a selection of iconic arias that highlight Terfel's ability to convey a wide array of characters and emotions. From the playful "Non più andrai" from "Le nozze di Figaro" to the intense "Perfidi! All'anglo contro me v'unite!" from "Macbeth," Terfel's performances are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The album also includes beloved arias from works by Rossini, Donizetti, Gounod, Offenbach, and Borodin, offering a rich tapestry of operatic masterpieces.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Bryn Terfel's vocal prowess and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful and nuanced performances. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Opera Arias" is a compelling introduction to the artistry of one of the most celebrated singers of our time.
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 - Original Version, Vienna 1786 / Act 1: "Non più andrai"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527 - Prague Version 1787 / Act 2: "Deh! vieni alla finestra"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527 - Prague Version 1787 / Act 1: "Madamina, il catalogo è questo"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Così fan tutte, K.588 / Act 1: Aria alternativa: "Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (Papageno)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Tannhäuser / Act 3: Wie Todesahnung... O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Der fliegende Holländer / Act 1: 2. Rezitativ und Arie. "Die Frist ist um"Richard Wagner, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 4: Allez... Scintille, diamant (Dapertutto)Jacques Offenbach, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Faust - Version 1860/1869 / Act 4: No. 24 Sérénade: "Vous qui faites l'endormie"Charles Gounod, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Prince Igor - Mariinsky Theatre Edition / Act 1: No. 8 Aria: "Ni sna ni otdycha izmucennoj duse"Alexander Borodin, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Don Pasquale / Act 1: "Bella siccome un angelo"Gaetano Donizetti, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
La Cenerentola / Act 1: "Miei rampolli femminini"Gioachino Rossini, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Macbeth / Act 4: Perfidi! All'anglo contro me v'unite!Giuseppe Verdi, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Falstaff / Act 1: Ehi! paggio!... L'onore! (Falstaff)Giuseppe Verdi, Bryn Terfel, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine