Experience the golden age of opera through the remarkable tenor Alessandro Bonci with "Opera Classics by Alessandro Bonci." Released on January 1, 2000, under the Maestoso label, this album is a captivating collection of operatic arias that showcase Bonci's exceptional vocal talent and artistry. Spanning a duration of 53 minutes, the album features a diverse range of pieces composed by the renowned Ruggero Leoncavallo, offering a rich tapestry of operatic styles and themes.
The album opens with "Mefistofeles: 'Giunto sul passo estremo'" and closes with "Don Pasquale: 'Prender moglie!... sogno soave e casto'," taking the audience on a journey through some of the most beloved operas of the era. Notable tracks include "La Bohème: 'Che gelida manina'" and "Carmen: 'Il fior che avevi a me tu dato'," which are sure to delight opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The album also features arias from lesser-known operas such as "Die Favoritin" and "Die Perlenfischer," providing a unique and enriching listening experience.
Alessandro Bonci, often overshadowed by contemporaries like Enrico Caruso, was a tenor of immense talent and skill. His clear, bright timbre and expressive delivery are evident throughout this collection, making "Opera Classics by Alessandro Bonci" a standout album in the operatic canon. This album is a testament to Bonci's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of opera.
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Tracks
Mefistofeles: "Giunto sul passo estremo"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Die Favorition: "Una vergine un angiol di dio"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Die Favoritin: "Spirto gentil"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Die Puritaner: "A te, o cara"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Die Perlenfischer: "Del tempio al limitar"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Antonio Magini-Coletti, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Lucrezia Borgia: "Di pescatore ignobile"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Don Pasquale: "Cerchero lontana terra"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Margarethe: "Salve dimora casta e pura"Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Zaza: "Mai piu zaza"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Vieni Amor MioRuggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrea Chenier: "Colpito qui m'avete... un di all'azzurro spazio"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra
Fedora: "Amor ti vieta"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
La Boheme: "Che gelida manina"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Carmen: "Il fior che avevi a me tu dato"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Martha: "M'appari tutt'amor"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Rothwell
Don Pasquale: "Prender moglie!... sogno soave e casto"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Arrigo Boito, Gaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, Charles Gounod, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Friedrich von Flotow, Alessandro Bonci, Walter Rothwell, Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferruccio Corradetti