Experience the enchanting vocals of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time, with her 1995 album "Diva - Kiri Te Kanawa." This exquisite collection showcases Te Kanawa's remarkable range and artistry, featuring a selection of beloved arias and songs from the opera and classical repertoire.
The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical moments that highlight Te Kanawa's signature mellow yet vibrant, warm, and unforced vocal quality. From the tender "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" by Charpentier to the dramatic "La mamma morta" from Puccini's "Andrea Chénier," each track is a testament to her extraordinary talent and versatility.
"Diva - Kiri Te Kanawa" includes iconic pieces such as "D'amour l'ardente flamme" from Berlioz's "La Damnation de Faust" and "Poveri fiori" from Cilea's "Adriana Lecouvreur," as well as selections from works by Massenet, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky. The album is a masterclass in operatic singing, showcasing Te Kanawa's ability to convey depth, passion, and nuance in every performance.
Accompanied by renowned orchestras and conductors, including the London Symphony Orchestra under Myung-Whun Chung and the Staatskapelle Dresden with Bernard Haitink, this album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Kiri Te Kanawa or new to her extraordinary voice, "Diva - Kiri Te Kanawa" is an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Charpentier, G.: Louise, Act 3 Scene 1: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Je marche sur tous les chemins" - "Obéissons, quand leur voix appelle" (Manon)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Massenet: Hérodiade, Act 1: "Celui dont la parole efface toute peine" - Air. "Il est doux, il est bon" (Salomé)Jules Massenet, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 4 Scene 15: Romance, "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate
Iphigénie en Tauride: O toi qui prolongeas mes jours (Act 1)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Kiri Te Kanawa, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jeffrey Tate, Orch.Of Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Puccini: Suor Angelica: "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!" (Suor Angelica)Giacomo Puccini, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Pagliacci: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo....Hui! Stridono lassu (Act 1)Ruggero Leoncavallo, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Andrea Chénier (1995 Digital Remaster): La mamma mortaUmberto Giordano, Kiri Te Kanawa, London Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung
Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri fiori (Act IV)Francesco Cilea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Myung-Whun Chung, London Symphony Orchestra
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Da geht er hin" (Marschallin)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Staatskapelle Dresden, Bernard Haitink
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Act I: "Ich werd' jetzt in die Kirchen" (Marschallin, Octavian, Footmen)Richard Strauss, Kiri Te Kanawa, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act I: Tatiana's Letter Scene. "Puskay pogibnu ya, no prezhde" (Tatiana)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa/Sir Charles Mackerras, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Charles Mackerras, Welsh National Opera Orchestra