Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Christoph Willibald Gluck's operatic genius with the upcoming album "Gluck Arias," set to release on September 26, 2025, under Signum Records. This captivating collection showcases a selection of Gluck's most enchanting arias, spanning a variety of his celebrated operas. From the tender "Resta, o cara" from "Il trionfo di Clelia" to the ethereal "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from "Orfeo ed Euridice," each piece is a testament to Gluck's mastery of melody and emotional depth. The album also features lesser-known gems like "Ah, non son io che parlo" from "Ezio" and "L’augellin da’ lacci sciolto" from "Le nozze d’Ercole e d’Ebe," offering a comprehensive journey through the composer's diverse repertoire. With a runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes, "Gluck Arias" is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and opera aficionados alike.
(C) 2025 Signum Classics(P) 2025 Signum Records
Tracks
Il trionfo di Clelia, Wq. 31, Act I Scene 5: Aria. Resta, o cara (Orazio)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Paride ed Elena, Wq. 39, Act I Scene 2: O del mio dolce ardor (Paride)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Ipermestra, Wq. 7, Act I Scene 11: Recitativo. No, che torni sì presto (Linceo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Ipermestra, Wq. 7, Act I Scene 11: Aria. Io non pretendo, o stelle (Linceo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act II Scene 2 (1762 Version): Dance of the Blessed SpiritsChristoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ian Page
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Scene 4 (1769 Version): Recitativo. Che puro ciel [Orfeo]Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Ezio, Wq. 15, Act III Scene 10 (1750 Version): Recitativo. Misera, dove son! [Fulvia]Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Ezio, Wq. 15, Act III Scene 10 (1750 Version): Aria. Ah, non son io che parlo [Fulvia]Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Il trionfo di Clelia, Wq. 31, Act I Scene 10: Aria. Saper ti basti, o cara (Orazio)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Il Parnaso confuso, Wq. 33: Aria. Di questa cetra in seno (Erato)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
La Semiramide riconosciuta, Wq. 13, Act I Scene 6: Aria. Maggior follia non v’è (Ircano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Le nozze d’Ercole e d’Ebe, Wq. 12: Aria. L’augellin da’ lacci sciolto (Ebe)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
Il trionfo di Clelia, Wq. 31, Act III Scene 8: Aria. De’ folgori di Giove (Orazio)Christoph Willibald Gluck, The Mozartists, Ann Hallenberg, Ian Page
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