Sir John Pritchard, a renowned conductor with a distinguished career, presents a captivating collection of operatic arias in his 1994 album, "OPERA ARIAS." This album is a testament to Pritchard's versatility and mastery, featuring a diverse range of arias from some of the most beloved operas in the classical repertoire.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album includes 14 tracks, each showcasing the vocal prowess and emotional depth of the featured arias. From Mozart's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail" to Verdi's "Ernani," and from Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix" to Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette," the album offers a rich tapestry of musical styles and dramatic expressions.
Sir John Pritchard's conducting is marked by its precision, sensitivity, and dynamic range, bringing out the best in each aria and allowing the listener to appreciate the nuances of the compositions. The album is a showcase of Pritchard's ability to interpret and convey the essence of these operatic masterpieces, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Recorded in 1994 under the Nar Classical label, "OPERA ARIAS" is a celebration of the operatic art form, highlighting the timeless beauty and dramatic power of these arias. Whether you are a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling journey through some of the most iconic and moving moments in opera history.
Zaide, K. 344, IWM 682, Act I: "Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben" (Zaide)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384, IWM 176, Act I: "Martern aller Arten" (Konstanze)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Linda di Chamounix, IGD 44, Act I: "Ah! Tardai troppo - O luce di quest'anima" (Linda)Gaetano Donizetti, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Lucia di Lammermoor, IGD 45, Act II: "Il dolce suono mi colpì di sua voce!" (Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Lucia di Lammermoor, IGD 45, Act II: "Ardon gl'incensi" (Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Lucia di Lammermoor, IGD 45, Act III: "Spargi d'amaro pianto" (Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
Louise, IGC 13, Act III "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Beverly Sills, Orchestre National De France, Sir John Pritchard, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Köln Open Chor
I Capuleti e i Montecchi, IVB 7, Act I "Eccomi in lieta vesta" (Giulietta)Vincenzo Bellini, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
I Capuleti e i Montecchi, IVB 7, Act I "Oh! quante volte, oh! Quante ti chiedo al ciel piangendo!" (Giulietta)Vincenzo Bellini, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
L'elisir d'amore, A 36, IGD 24, Act II: "Prendi; per me sei libero" (Adina)Gaetano Donizetti, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
Le pardon de Ploërmel, IGM 47, Act II: "Ombre légère qui suis mes pas" (Dinorah)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
Ernani, IGV 8, Act I: "Sorta è la notte... - Ernani! Ernani, involami" (Elvira)Giuseppe Verdi, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
Ernani, IGV 8, Act I: "Tutto sprezzo, che d'Ernani" (Elvira)Giuseppe Verdi, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills
Roméo et Juliette, CG 9, ICG 156, Act I "Je veux vivre dans la rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Köln Radio Sinfonie Orchester, Ernst Marzendorfer, Beverly Sills