Celebrate the extraordinary career of the legendary tenor Plácido Domingo with this magnificent 4-CD collection, "Viva Domingo!". Released in 2011, this album is a testament to Domingo's unparalleled artistry and his remarkable journey through the world of opera. Spanning nearly four hours, this compilation features 61 tracks that showcase Domingo's incredible vocal range and his ability to bring depth and nuance to some of the most beloved arias and duets in the operatic canon.
From Verdi's powerful "Se quel guerrier io fossi!" to Puccini's evocative "E lucevan le stelle," and from Mozart's enchanting "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" to Wagner's dramatic "Allmächt'ger Vater," this album offers a comprehensive overview of Domingo's repertoire. The collection includes iconic roles and scenes from operas by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Wagner, Gounod, and many others, highlighting Domingo's versatility and mastery of diverse musical styles.
"Viva Domingo!" is not just a collection of songs; it is a journey through the rich tapestry of operatic history, as seen through the lens of one of its greatest interpreters. The album features collaborations with renowned artists such as Renata Scotto, Sherrill Milnes, Mirella Freni, and Montserrat Caballé, adding layers of depth and richness to the performances. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of the art form and a celebration of Plácido Domingo's enduring legacy.
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 4: Scena. "O figli, o figli miei!" - Aria. "Ah, la paterna mano" (MacDuff)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker
Norma: Svanir la voci! ... Meco all'altar di Venere (Act 1)Vincenzo Bellini, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Idomeneo K366, ATTO SECONDO/ACT TWO/ZWEITER AKT/DEUXIÈME ACTE, Scene 3:: No. 12 Aria: Fuor del marWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 1: Recitativo. "Vani sono i lamenti" (Sesto) - Aria. "Svegliatevi nel core" (Sesto)George Frideric Handel, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra
La Vestale: Ohimè! che veggio mai? ... Ah! no, s'io vivo ancora! (Act 3)Gaspare Spontini, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra
La clemenza di Tito K621: Aria: Ah, se fosse intorno al trono (Act 1)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn, Muenchner Rundfunkorchester
Meyerbeer: L'Africaine, Act 4 Scene 2: No. 15, Récit et Grand Air, "Pays merveilleux! … Ô paradis sorti de l’onde" (Vasco)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker
Massenet: Le Cid, Act 3: "Ah ! Tout est bien fini" - "Ô souverain, ô juge, ô père" (Rodrigue)Jules Massenet, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Asher Fisch
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 1: "Arrêtez, ô mes frères !" (Samson, Les Hébreux)Camille Saint-Saëns, Myung-Whun Chung, Choeur de l'Opéra Bastille, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre de l'Opéra Bastille
I Re!...Sotto una quercia (Giovanna d'Arco, Prologue) - 1998 Remastered VersionGiuseppe Verdi, Keith Erwen, James Levine, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 4 Scene 4: Finale, "Niun mi tema … Pria d'ucciderti" (Otello)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker
Wagner: Siegfried, Act 1: "Was am besten er kann" - "Ho-ho! Ho-hei! Schmiede, mein Hammer" (Siegfried, Mime)Richard Wagner, Plácido Domingo, David Cangelosi, Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 1 Scene 4: No. 3, Arie, "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" (Tamino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
Gounod: Faust, Act 3: "Quel trouble inconnu me pénètre !" - Cavatine. "Salut ! Demeure chaste et pure" (Faust)Charles Gounod, Georges Prêtre, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Donna non vidi mai simile a questa!" (Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1 Scene 3: "Recondita armonia" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 1: No. 2, Scena e Romanza, "Fontainebleau! Foresta immensa … Io la vidi e al suo sorriso" (Don Carlo) - 1886 Modena Five-Act VersionGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Carlo Maria Giulini, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2 Scene 10: No. 21a, Aria, "Il mio tesoro intanto" (Don Ottavio)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act 1 Scene 12: No. 17, Aria, "Un'aura amorosa del nostro tesoro" (Ferrando)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra, Eugene Kohn
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 2: "Cielo e mar!" (Enzo)Amilcare Ponchielli, Marcello Viotti, Plácido Domingo, Munich Radio Orchestra
Paganini: Gern hab' ich die Frau'n geküsstFranz Lehár, Plácido Domingo, Julius Rudel, English Chamber Orchestra
Das Land des Lächelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz!Franz Lehár, Plácido Domingo, Julius Rudel, English Chamber Orchestra
Eine Nacht in Venedig: Komm' in die Gondel, mein Liebchen (Gondellied)Johann Strauss II, Plácido Domingo, Julius Rudel, English Chamber Orchestra
Mignon: Romance "Elle ne croyait pas, dans sa candeur naïve" (Act 3)Ambroise Thomas, Plácido Domingo, Eugene Kohn, Philharmonia Orchestra
Los Gavilanes: Flor rojaJacinto Guerrero, Plácido Domingo, Manuel Moreno-Buendia
Torróba: Maravilla: Amor, vida de mi vidaFederico Moreno Torroba, Plácido Domingo, Manuel Moreno-Buendia, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
Verdi: Un ballo in maschera, Act 3 Tableau 2: No. 14, Scena e Romanza, "Forse la soglia attinse … Ma se m'è forza perderti" (Gustavo)Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Martina Arroyo, Reri Grist, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Verdi: La forza del destino, Act 3: "Oh, tu che in seno agli angeli" (Don Alvaro)Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Muti, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: La fanciulla del West, Act 3: "Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano" (Johnson)Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 2: "Dio, che nell'alma infondere amor" (Don Carlo, Rodrigo, Chorus, Il Frate)Giuseppe Verdi, Carlo Maria Giulini, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Plácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Simon Estes, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Gounod: Faust, Act 3: Duo. "Il se fait tard, adieu !" - "Ô nuit d'amour" (Marguerite, Faust)Charles Gounod, Georges Prêtre, Mirella Freni, Plácido Domingo, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Verdi: La forza del destino, Act 3: "Solenne in quest'ora" (Don Alvaro, Don Carlo di Vargas)Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Muti, Giorgio Zancanaro, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1 Scene 9: No. 7, Duettino, "Là ci darem la mano" (Don Giovanni, Zerlina)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Plácido Domingo, Susan Graham, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Asher Fisch
L'amico Fritz: Suzel, buon dì (Cherry Duet)Pietro Mascagni, Plácido Domingo, Asher Fisch, Orch.Of Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Bizet: Les Pêcheurs de Perles: C'est toi ... Au fond du temple saintGeorges Bizet, Thomas Hampson, Eugene Kohn, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Oh, sarò la più bella!" (Manon, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Act 2: "O sink hernieder, Nacht der Liebe" (Tristan, Isolde)Richard Wagner, Antonio Pappano, Deborah Voigt, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Verdi: Otello, Act 1 Scene 3: "Già nella notte densa … Mio superbo guerrier! … Venga la morte!" (Otello, Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker