Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with the album "Mozart: Operatic and Sacred Arias." Released on February 4, 2008, by Warner Classics, this collection showcases the extraordinary vocal range and compositional brilliance of one of history's most celebrated composers. Spanning a captivating 77 minutes, the album seamlessly blends operatic arias and sacred choral works, offering a comprehensive journey through Mozart's diverse musical repertoire.
From the tender and introspective "L'amerò, sarò costante" from "Il rè pastore" to the dramatic and impassioned arias of "Don Giovanni," this album highlights Mozart's unparalleled ability to convey a spectrum of human emotions through his music. The sacred arias, including the ethereal "Laudate Dominum" from both the "Vesperae solennes de confessore" and "Vesperae de Domenica," demonstrate Mozart's profound spiritual depth and mastery of choral writing.
The album also features the exuberant and virtuosic "Exsultate, jubilate," a motet that showcases Mozart's gift for combining technical brilliance with deep emotional expression. Each track is a testament to Mozart's enduring legacy, performed with precision and passion by some of the most renowned artists in classical music.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mozart's works, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. "Mozart: Operatic and Sacred Arias" is a celebration of Mozart's musical genius, capturing the essence of his operatic and sacred compositions in a single, unforgettable collection.
Mozart: Il rè pastore, K. 208, Act 2: "L'amerò, sarò costante" (Aminta)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: "Voi, che sapete" (Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 3: "Giunse alfin il momento" - "Deh vieni, non tardar" (Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 3: "Porgi amor" (Contessa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384, Act 2: "Welcher Kummer" - "Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose" (Konstanze)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Idomeneo, K. 366, Act 3: "Solitudini amiche" - "Zeffiretti lusinghieri" (Ilia)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: "In quali eccessi" - "Mi tradì quell' alma ingrata" (Donna Elvira)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: "Crudele?" - "Non mi dir bell' idol mio" (Donna Anna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act 1: "Come scoglio" (Fiordiligi)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339 (2008 Digital Remaster): Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra/Ambrosian Singers/John McCarthy, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Vesperae de Domenica K321 (2008 Digital Remaster): Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra/Leslie Pearson, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Exsultate, jubilateWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Fulget amicaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Exsultate, jubilate K165/158a (2008 Digital Remaster): Tu virginum -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lucia Popp/Georg Fischer/English Chamber Orchestra, Georg Fischer, English Chamber Orchestra
Mozart: Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: AlleluiaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georg Fischer, Lucia Popp, English Chamber Orchestra