Dive into the captivating world of opera with Lisa Della Casa's remarkable album, released on January 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label. This collection showcases Della Casa's extraordinary vocal prowess and artistic versatility, featuring live performances of excerpts from some of the most celebrated operas in the repertoire.
The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from Mozart's timeless classics like "Don Giovanni" and "Idomeneo" to Richard Strauss's intricate works such as "Arabella" and "Capriccio." Della Casa's interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of breathtaking, offering a unique blend of technical precision and emotional depth.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album is a testament to Della Casa's enduring legacy as one of the most revered sopranos of her generation. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enriching and unforgettable listening experience.
(C) 2016 Orfeo(P) 2016 Orfeo
Tracks
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Schnell, dem Vater zu helfen - Fliehe, Verräter, fliehe! (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lisa della Casa, Anton Dermota, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Auf, tröste dich, o Teure! - Ich grausam? - Sage nicht, o Heißgeliebter (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lisa della Casa, Anton Dermota, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Idomeneo, re di Creta, K. 366: Quando avran fine omai - Padre, germani, addio! (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lisa della Casa, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Jaroslav Krombholc
Idomeneo, re di Creta, K. 366: Principessa, a' tuoi sguardi - Spiegarti non poss'io (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lisa della Casa, Werner Krenn, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Jaroslav Krombholc
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96: Hat man mit dem Schuhwerk nicht seine Not! - O Sachs! Mein Freund! (Live)Richard Wagner, Lisa della Casa, Otto Wiener, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Heinz Wallberg
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96: Selig, wie die Sonne (Live)Richard Wagner, Lisa della Casa, Otto Wiener, Jean Madeira, Wolfgang Windgassen, Murray Dickie, Heinz Wallberg, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Dantons Tod, Op. 6: Das ist eine böse Zeit (Live)Gottfried von Einem, Lisa della Casa, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Josef Krips
Capriccio, Op. 85, TrV 279: Morgen mittag um elf! (Live)Richard Strauss, Lisa della Casa, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Georges Prêtre
Arabella, Op. 79, TrV 263: Ich danke, Fräulein - Aber der Richtige (Live)Richard Strauss, Lisa della Casa, Anneliese Rothenberger, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Joseph Keilberth
Arabella, Op. 79, TrV 263: Das war sehr gut, Mandryka (Live)Richard Strauss, Lisa della Casa, Hugh Beresford, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Joseph Keilberth
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