"Viva Opéra!" is a captivating collection of operatic arias performed by the renowned tenor Roberto Alagna. Released on March 4, 2006, under the Universal Music Division Decca Records France label, this album spans a rich duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved works in the opera repertoire.
The album features a stunning array of pieces from iconic operas, showcasing Roberto Alagna's vocal prowess and artistic versatility. From the dramatic intensity of Verdi's "Rigoletto" and "Macbeth" to the lyrical beauty of Puccini's "La Bohème" and "Turandot," Alagna's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The tracklist includes timeless arias such as "Celeste Aida" from "Aida," "Nessun Dorma" from "Turandot," and "Che gelida manina" from "La Bohème," each delivered with Alagna's signature passion and technical brilliance.
Accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, under the baton of Sir Mark Elder, and supported by The London Voices and Terry Edwards, this recording captures the essence of live performance with unparalleled authenticity. The album also includes lesser-known but equally enchanting pieces, such as selections from "La Damnation de Faust" and "Les Troyens," providing a well-rounded operatic experience.
"Viva Opéra!" is a testament to Roberto Alagna's enduring talent and his deep connection with the operatic tradition. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the world of opera, showcasing the artistry and vocal mastery of one of the most celebrated tenors of our time.
Rigoletto / Act 3: La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Richard Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Il Trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker, London Voices, Terry Edwards
La fille du régiment / Act I: Ah mes amisGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Darren Moore, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra
La fille du régiment / Act II: Écoutez-moi, de grâceGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Darren Moore, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra
La fille du régiment / Act I: Pour mon âme quel destinGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Darren Moore, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Terry Edwards, London Voices
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: Una furtiva lagrimaGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, Evelino Pidò, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Macbeth, Act IV: O figli, o figli miei !Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Macbeth, Act IV: Ah, la paterna manoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
La Favorite / Act IV: Ange si purGaetano Donizetti, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelino Pidò
La Gioconda, Op. 9 / Act 2: Cielo e marAmilcare Ponchielli, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Aida, Act I: Se quel guerrier io fossi!Giuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Martha: M'appariFriedrich von Flotow, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Otello, Act III: Dio, mi potevi scagliarGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Otello, Act IV: Ma, o pianto, o duoGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Otello, Act IV: Niun mi temaGiuseppe Verdi, Roberto Alagna, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino è generosoPietro Mascagni, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Andrea Chénier / Act 4: Come un bel dì di maggioUmberto Giordano, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
L'Arlesiana: È la solita storia del pastoreFrancesco Cilea, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La Bohème / Act 1: "Che gelida manina"Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
La Bohème / Act 1: "O soave fanciulla"Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Simon Keenlyside, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Chailly
Turandot / Act 3: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Roberto Alagna, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Voices, Terry Edwards
La MarseillaiseClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Choeur de l'Armée Française, Maîtrise De Paris, Chœur de chambre Les Eléments, Patrick Marco, Joël Suhubiette, Paul De Plinval
L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25 - original version / Partie 2: La fuite en Egypte: Le repos de la Sainte Famille - Les pèlerins étant venusHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy, Maîtrise De Paris, Patrick Marco
Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act I: À cette voix... Je crois entendre encoreGeorges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Le Roi d'Ys / Act III: Puisqu'on ne peut fléchir ces jalouses gardiennes - Vainement ma bien-aiméeÉdouard Lalo, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Les Troyens, H 133 / Act 5: Inutiles regrets - Ah ! Quand viendra le temps des suprêmes adieuxHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens, H 133 - version in three acts (MET) / Act 3: Ah! quand viendra l'instant des suprêmes adieuxHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Les Troyens, H 133 / Act 5: En un dernier naufrageHector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: Merci, doux crépuscule!Hector Berlioz, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Werther: Pourquoi me réveillerJules Massenet, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
Roméo et Juliette: Salut ! Tombeau sombre et silencieuxCharles Gounod, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
La Juive / Act IV: Rachel, quand du Seigneur la grâce tutélaireFromental Halévy, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
L'Africaine / Act IV: Pays merveilleuxGiacomo Meyerbeer, Roberto Alagna, Bertrand de Billy, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetéeGeorges Bizet, Roberto Alagna, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Armstrong
L'attaque du moulin - Drame lyrique en 4 actes: Le jour tombeAlfred Bruneau, Roberto Alagna, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Bertrand de Billy
Cyrano de Bergerac / Acte 4: Roxane... AdieuFranco Alfano, Roberto Alagna, Nathalie Manfrino, Marc Barrard, Richard Rittelmann, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Marco Guidarini