Experience the ethereal beauty of Kiri Te Kanawa's voice in "Songs of Inspiration," a timeless collection of operatic and classical pieces that showcase her extraordinary range and artistry. Recorded live in 1989 at the iconic Salt Lake Tabernacle, this album features Te Kanawa accompanied by the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Utah Symphony, conducted by the esteemed Julius Rudel. The repertoire spans a variety of inspirational works, from beloved arias to sacred hymns, each performed with Te Kanawa's signature grace and power. Highlights include the stirring "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's "Nabucco," the serene "Ave Maria" by Gounod, and the uplifting "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel." Whether you're a longtime fan of opera or a newcomer to the genre, "Songs of Inspiration" offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and inspiring pieces in the classical canon. The album's rich orchestrations and Te Kanawa's luminous vocals create a transcendent listening experience that is sure to inspire and uplift.
Casanova: Nuns' ChorusJohann Strauss II, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Repentir (O Divine Redeemer)Charles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Nabucco / Act 3: Nabucco: Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorateGiuseppe Verdi, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Hear My PrayerFelix Mendelssohn, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Christus am Oelberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives): 1. HallelujahLudwig van Beethoven, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Ave MariaCharles Gounod, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Cavalleria rusticana: "Inneggiamo, il Signor non è morto" (Preghiera)Pietro Mascagni, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Psalm 150César Franck, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34, No. 2Felix Mendelssohn, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Come, come ye saintsAnonymous, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Carousel: You'll Never Walk AloneRichard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Home Sweet HomeHenry Rowley Bishop, Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel
Climb Ev'ry Mountain - from "The Sound of Music"Richard Rodgers, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel