Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Roberto Alagna's "L'enchanteur," a captivating collection of arias and duets that showcase the renowned tenor's extraordinary vocal prowess. Released on April 22, 2016, under Warner Classics, this two-hour and eighteen-minute masterpiece features 32 tracks that span the works of some of the most celebrated composers in opera history.
"L'enchanteur" is a testament to Roberto Alagna's versatility and artistry, featuring iconic pieces from Puccini's "La bohème" and "La Rondine," Verdi's "Il trovatore" and "La traviata," and Donizetti's "Lucie de Lammermoor." The album also includes selections from lesser-known but equally beautiful operas, such as Massenet's "Manon" and "Werther," and Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette." Each track is a showcase of Alagna's powerful voice and his ability to convey the depth and nuance of each character he portrays.
The album is not just a collection of arias but a journey through the rich history of opera. From the tender "Che gelida manina!" from "La bohème" to the dramatic "Di quella pira" from "Il trovatore," Alagna's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. He is joined by an ensemble of talented singers, including Natalie Dessay, Angela Gheorghiu, and Inva Mula, who add their own unique voices to the mix.
"L'enchanteur" is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just discovering the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. With its diverse selection of arias and duets, "L'enchanteur" is a true celebration of the human voice and the power of music to move the soul.
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Che gelida manina!" (Rodolfo)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Ehi! Rodolfo!" - "O soave fanciulla" (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Leontina Vaduva, Roberto Alagna, Samuel Ramey, Simon Keenlyside, Thomas Hampson, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: La Rondine, Act 3: "Ma come puoi lasciarmi" (Ruggero, Magda)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Puccini: Le Villi, Act 2: "Ecco la casa … Torna ai felici dì" (Roberto)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "Firenze è come un albero fiorito" (Rinuccio)Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3 Scene 6: "Ah sì, ben mio, coll'essere … Di quella pira" (Manrico, Leonora, Ruiz)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3: "Di quella pira, l'orrendo foco" (Manrico, Leonora, Ruiz, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Enrico Facini, London Voices, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "C'est moi Lucie, j'ai voulu te parler" (Edgard, Lucie)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Natalie Dessay, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "Sur la tombe de mon père" (Edgard, Lucie)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Natalie Dessay, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 1: "Vers toi toujours s'enlovera mon rêve d'espérance" (Lucie, Edgard)Gaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor, Act 3: "Tombes de mes aïeux" (Edgard)Gaetano Donizetti, Evelino Pidò, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (Alfredo, Violetta, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 1: "Fontainebleau ! Forêt immense et solitaire !" (Don Carlos) [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 4: "Qui me rendra ce mort? Ô funèbres abîmes!" (Philippe II, Don Carlos, Chorus)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Don Carlos, Act 2: "Dieu, tu semas dans nos âmes" (Don Carlos, Rodrigue, Chorus, Un moine) [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Pappano, Choeur Du Theatre Du Chatelet, Csaba Airizer, Roberto Alagna, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre de Paris
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 2: "L'amour, l'amour !" - Cavatine. "Ah ! Lève-toi, soleil !" (Roméo)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 4: Duo. "Va ! Je t'ai pardonné" (Juliette, Roméo)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "En fermant les yeux, je vois là-bas" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Ah ! Fuyez, douce image à mon âme trop chère" (Des Grieux, Le Portier)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Julien Weisgerber, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Toi ! Vous ! Oui, c'est moi" - "N'est-ce plus ma main que cette main presse ?" (Des Grieux, Manon)Jules Massenet, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre Symphonique De La Monnaie, Antonio Pappano
Massenet: Werther, Act 2: "Oui, ce qu'elle m'ordonne pour son repos" - "Lorsque l'enfant revient d'un voyage" (Werther)Jules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "Traduire ! Ah ! Bien souvent mon rêve s'envole" - "Pourquoi me réveiller" (Werther)Jules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "N'achevez pas ! Hélas !" (Charlotte, Werther)Jules Massenet, Antonio Pappano, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, London Symphony Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Duo. "Parle-moi de ma mère" (Micaëla, Don José)Georges Bizet, Michel Plasson, Inva Mula, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2 Scene 5: No. 17a, Duo, "Je vais danser en votre honneur … La-la-la-la … Au quartier!" (Carmen, Don José)Georges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: Cantabile. "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (Don José)Georges Bizet, Michel Plasson, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Berlioz: Te Deum, Op. 22, H 118: V. Te ergo quaesumusHector Berlioz, John Nelson, Choeur d'enfants de L'Union Européenne, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Maîtrise d'Antony, Roberto Alagna, Orchestre de Paris
Verdi: Messa da Requiem: X. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Puccini: Messa di Gloria: Et incarnatus estGiacomo Puccini, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano, Roberto Alagna
Offenbach: La Belle Hélène, Act 1 Scene 7: Ronde, "Au mont Ida, trois déesses" (Pâris)Jacques Offenbach, Richard Armstrong, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Bernstein: West Side Story, Act 1: "Tonight"Leonard Bernstein, Richard Armstrong, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden