Experience the golden voice of Welsh operatic tenor Dennis O'Neill in this captivating 1990 album, "Opera Gala with Dennis O'Neil." This collection showcases O'Neill's remarkable vocal prowess and dramatic musical ability, accompanied by the esteemed Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera and conducted by Richard Armstrong. The album features a stunning array of arias from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire, including works by Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Charles Gounod, among others.
With a career spanning decades, Dennis O'Neill has performed in prestigious opera houses across Europe, including Vienna, Paris, and Barcelona, and enjoys a close relationship with the Welsh National Opera. His powerful and expressive tenor voice is on full display in this 57-minute album, which includes iconic pieces such as "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot and "Ah! Leve-toi soleil" from Romeo et Juliette. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers an unforgettable journey through the world of opera, showcasing the incredible talent of one of its most distinguished artists.
2011 Phoenix Music International, UK1990 Collins Classics
Tracks
L'Elisir D'Amore: "Quanto é bella quanto é cara"Gaetano Donizetti, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Luisa Miller: "Ah fede negar potessi" - "Quando le sere al placido"Giuseppe Verdi, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Tosca: "Recondita armonia"Giacomo Puccini, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Romeo et Juliette: "Ah! Leve-toi soleil"Charles Gounod, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: "Si il mio nome"Gioachino Rossini, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Un ballo in maschera: "Forse la soglia attinse"Giuseppe Verdi, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Turandot: "Nessun dorma"Giacomo Puccini, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Le Roi d'Ys: "Puisqu'on ne peut flechir" - "Vainement, ma bien aimee"Édouard Lalo, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Le Villi: "Torna al felice di"Giacomo Puccini, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Werther: "Pourqui me reveiller"Jules Massenet, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Un ballo in maschera: "Di tu se fedele"Giuseppe Verdi, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
L'Africaine: "O Paradiso"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
L'Arlesiana: "E la solita storia del pastore"Francesco Cilea, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Macbeth: "O figli, o figli miei" - "Ah, la paterna mano"Giuseppe Verdi, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera
Lucia Da Lammermoor: "Tombe degl'avi miei" - "Fra poco a me ricovero"Gaetano Donizetti, Dennis O'Neill, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Armstrong, Orchestra Of The Welsch National Opera