Experience the captivating vocals of Swedish soprano Miah Persson in her live album "Sempre Libera," a stunning collection of arias that highlights her extraordinary talent. Recorded live in concert, this album offers a front-row seat to Persson's powerful and nuanced performances, accompanied by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Harding.
"Sempre Libera" features a diverse selection of arias from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire, including works by Donizetti, Gounod, Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet. From the playful "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi to the dramatic "Sempre libera" from La traviata, Persson's versatility and artistry shine through in each piece. The album also includes lesser-known gems, such as the enchanting "Ombre légère" from Dinorah and the evocative "Le jour sous le soleil béni" from Madame Chrysanthème.
Released on June 2, 2015, by BIS Records, "Sempre Libera" is a testament to Persson's exceptional vocal abilities and her deep understanding of the operatic repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. With a running time of just over an hour, it's the perfect way to enjoy some of the most beautiful music ever written, performed by one of today's most talented singers.
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Tracks
Don Pasquale: Quel guardo il cavaliere - So anch'io la virtù magica (Live)Gaetano Donizetti, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Faust, CG 4: O Dieu! Que de bijoux! - Ah! Je ris de me voir si belle (Live)Charles Gounod, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
I capuleti e i montecchi: Eccomi in lieta vesta - Oh! Quante volte (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Roméo et Juliette, CG 9: Ah! Je veux vivre (Live)Charles Gounod, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Carmen, WD 31: C'est des contrebandiers le refuge ordinaire - Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante (Live)Georges Bizet, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Carmen, WD 31: Interlude (Before Act III) [Live]Georges Bizet, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Lakmé: Viens, Mallika - Sous le dôme épais (Live)Léo Delibes, Miah Persson, Katarina Karnéus, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
La bohème: Quando m'en vo' (Live)Giacomo Puccini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Dinorah "Le pardon de Ploërmel": Ombre légère (Sung in French) [Live]Giacomo Meyerbeer, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour (Live)Jacques Offenbach, Miah Persson, Katarina Karnéus, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Madame Chrysanthème: Le jour sous le soleil béni (Live)André Messager, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
La traviata: È strano, è strano! - Sempre libera (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, Miah Persson, Andrew Staples, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro (Live)Giacomo Puccini, Miah Persson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding