Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Giuseppe Verdi's operatic genius with "Verdi per due," a captivating collection of soprano-tenor duets that showcases the master composer's unparalleled ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity. Released in 1998 by Warner Classics, this album is a treasure trove of some of Verdi's most celebrated and moving duets, spanning his illustrious career and featuring excerpts from his most beloved operas.
From the passionate and tragic love story of "Don Carlo" to the heart-wrenching scenes of "Rigoletto," and the triumphant arias of "Aida," this album offers a comprehensive journey through Verdi's rich musical landscape. Each duet is performed with exquisite artistry, bringing to life the complex characters and narratives that have made Verdi's operas enduring classics.
The album begins with the powerful duet "È dessa! … Un detto, un sol" from "Don Carlo," followed by the tender and poignant "Ma lassù ci vedremo." It continues with highlights from "I Lombardi alla prima crociata," "Simon Boccanegra," "Otello," and many more, culminating in the joyous and celebratory "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" from "La traviata."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, "Verdi per due" is a testament to Verdi's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his music. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 5: "È dessa! … Un detto, un sol" (Don Carlo, Elisabetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 4: "Ma lassù ci vedremo" (Elisabetta, Don Carlo)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Act 3: "Oh belle, a questa misera" (Giselda, Oronte)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Act 3: "All'armi! Che ascolto!" (Coro, Oronte, Giselda)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra, Act 1: "Cielo di stelle orbato" (Gabriele, Amelia)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra, Act 1: "Vieni a mirar a cerula" (Amelia, Gabriele)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Otello, Act 1: "Già nella notte densa" - "Mio superbo guerrier!" - "Venga la morte!" (Otello, Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: I vespri siciliani, Act 4: "Pensando a me!" - "Or dolce all'anima" (Arrigo, Elena)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "Giovanna, ho dei rimorsi" - "Signor né principe" (Gilda, Giovanna, Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Sara Mingardo
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "È il sol dell’anima" (Duca, Gilda)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "Che m’ami, deh ripetimi" (Duca, Gilda, Ceprano, Borsa, Giovanna)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Brian Parsons, Rodney Gibson, Sara Mingardo
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "Addio! speranza ed anima" (Gilda, Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Aida, Act 4: "La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse" (Radames, Aida, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
Verdi: Aida, Act 4: "O terra, addio, valle di pianti" (Aida, Radames, Amneris, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices, Sara Mingardo
Verdi: I masnadieri, Act 3: "Qual mare, qual terra da me t'ha diviso?" (Amalia, Carlo)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: I masnadieri, Act 3: "Qui nel bosco? Solinga? Smarrita?" (Carlo, Amalia)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: I masnadieri, Act 3: "Lassù risplendere più lieta e bella" (Amalia, Carlo)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 4: "Miserere d'un'alma già vicina" - "Quel suon, quelle preci solenni" (Coro, Leonora, Manrico)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (Alfredo, Violetta, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, London Voices
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