The 99 Most Essential Opera Classics

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1Turandot, Act 3: Nessun dorma
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25) and Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
tenor vocals [Calaf]:
Luciano Pavarotti (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
conductor:
Zubin Mehta (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
chorus master:
John Alldis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (in 1973)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
recording of:
Turandot: Atto III, scena 1. Aria “Nessun dorma” (Calaf) (from 1972-08-10 until 1972-08-25)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (from 1921-03 until 1924-03)
librettist:
Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
publisher:
Casa Ricordi BMG S.p.A. and Ed. G. Ricordi & Cia. SpA
part of:
Turandot: Atto III (Turandot: Act III)
Luciano Pavarotti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, The John Alldis Choir, Zubin Mehta2:59
2Les Pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act 1: Au fond du temple saintDavid Hobson, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Sinfonia Australis, Thomas Woods5:50
3Les Pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act 1: Je crois entendre encore (Romance)David Hobson, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Marco Guidarini3:45
4Nabucco: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves (Va, pensiero, sull’ali dorate)London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, The London Chorus, David Parry4:59
5Rinaldo, Hwv 7: Lascia ch’io pianga
miscellaneous support:
Paul Dyer (task: director)
soprano vocals [soprano]:
Yvonne Kenny
orchestra:
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (in 1998)
recording of:
Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Atto II, Scene IV, no. 22. Aria “Lascia ch’io pianga mia cruda sorte” (Almirena)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1711)
librettist:
Giacomo Rossi
part of:
Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Atto II
Yvonne Kenny, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer4:27
6La Traviata: Prelude to Act I
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel3:49
7La Traviata, Act 1: Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici (Brindisi)
Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge3:16
8La Traviata, Act 2: Madamigella Valéry?… Pura siccome un angelo… Dite alla giovine
Cheryl Barker, Peter Coleman-Wright, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Martin André17:28
9La Traviata, Act 3: Parigi, o cara (Final Duet)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge4:06
10Pagliacci, Act 1: Recitar!… Vesti la giubba
sound engineer:
Richard Layton
producer:
Inger Forsblom, Richard Mohr and Lars Tocklin
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling
vocals:
Jussi Björling
orchestra:
RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Renato Cellini
recording of:
Pagliacci: Atto I. “Recitar!” … “Vesti la giubba” (Canio)
composer and librettist:
Ruggero Leoncavallo (in 1892)
part of:
For the First Time (1959 film)
part of:
Pagliacci: Atto I (Pagliacci: Act I)
Jussi Björling, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Renato Cellini4:00
11Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: Thy Hand, Belinda… When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido’s Lament)
Fiona Campbell, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Antony Walker5:03
12Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620: Overture
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry6:24
13Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 1: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (Birdcatcher’s Aria)Peter Edelmann, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp3:02
14Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 1: O zittre nicht, mein lieber SohnMaszella Holzapfel, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp4:41
15Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön
tenor vocals:
Roberto Saccà
Roberto Saccà, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp4:22
16Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: O Isis und Osiris
baritone vocals:
Peter Edelmann
Peter Edelmann, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp2:52
17Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night’s Aria)Maszella Holzapfel, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp2:54
18Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620: Act 2: Pa-Pa-Pa-PapagenaSusanne Leitz, Peter Edelmann, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Klaus Arp2:39
19Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caroYvonne Kenny, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski2:27
20Lakmé, Act 1: Sous le dôme épais (Flower Duet)
engineer:
Peter Thorpe (in 1980-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Heather Begg (in 1980-06)
soprano vocals:
Glenys Fowles (in 1980-06)
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (in 1980-06)
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (in 1980-06)
recorded at and engineered at:
Robert Blackwood Hall in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (in 1980-06)
recording of:
Lakmé : Acte I. No. 2 Duetto « Viens, Mallika, les lianes en fleurs » … « Dôme épais le jasmin » (Lakmé, Mallika) (in 1980-06)
composer:
Léo Delibes
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Edmond Gondinet
publisher:
Jenkinsongs Ltd.
part of:
Lakmé : Acte I
Glenys Fowles, Heather Begg, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge5:21
21Lakmé, Act 2: Par les dieux inspirée… Où va la jeune Indoue (Bell Song)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Clifford Grant, The Australian Opera Chorus, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge4:30
22Samson and Delilah, op. 47, Act 2: Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix
Lauris Margaret Elms, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Geoffrey Arnold5:43
23Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville): Overture
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Sinfonia
composer:
Gioachino Rossini
librettist:
Cesare Sterbini
part of:
Der Barbier von Sevilla (german lyrics)
part of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia
part of:
Le Barbier de Séville (french lyrics)
part of:
The Barber of Seville (english lyrics)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry6:59
24Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Act 1: Largo al factotum
José Carbó, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Inglis5:17
25Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Act 1: Una voce (Rosina’s Cavatina)
Eteri Lamoris, Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra, Djansug Kakhidze7:23
26Xerxes, Hwv 40: “Ombra mai fu”: Largo
Yoshikazu Mera, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Shigeo Genda3:04
27Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Quanto cielo quanto mar!… Ancora un passo or via (Entrance of Butterfly)
Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede3:32
28Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Un bel dì (One Beautiful Day)
Cheryl Barker, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Patrick Summers4:33
29Madame Butterfly, Act 2: Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus)
recording engineer:
Jack Law (in 1974-01), James Lock (in 1974-01) and Gordon Parry (in 1974-01)
assistant producer:
Michael Woolcock (in 1974-01)
producer:
Christopher Raeburn (in 1974-01)
choir vocals:
Chor der Wiener Staatsoper (in 1974-01)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1974-01)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1974-01)
chorus master:
Norbert Balatsch (in 1974-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited, London (in 1974)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1974-01)
recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus) (in 1974-01)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Herbert von Karajan3:04
30Madama Butterfly, Act 3: Tu, tu piccolo iddio (Death of Butterfly)
Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede4:43
31Rusalka, Act 1: Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém (Song to the Moon)
soprano vocals:
Yvonne Kenny
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Vladimir Kamirski
recording of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání. “Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém” (Rusalka) (Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: Act 1. "Song to the Moon", Song to the Moon)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (from 1900-04-21 until 1900-11-27)
part of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání
Yvonne Kenny, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski6:28
32Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Act 3: Ride of the Valkyries
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry5:11
33Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Act 3: Leb’ wohl (Wotan’s Farewell)
John Wegner, Orchestra Victoria, Richard Divall9:09
34Tristan and Isolde, Act 3: LiebestodMarilyn Richardson, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Werner Andreas Albert6:30
35Rigoletto, Act 3: Un dì, se ben rammentomi… Bella figlia dell’ amore (Quartet)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge5:38
36Carmen, Act 1: Entrance and Habanera (L’Amour est un oiseau rebelle)Rita Noël, Nürnberger Symphoniker, Hans Swarowsky4:45
37Carmen, Act 2: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (Toreador’s Song)
baritone vocals [Escamillo]:
Sherrill Milnes (in 1977-09)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Carmen]:
Teresa Berganza (in 1977-09)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1977-09)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (in 1977-09)
recording of:
Carmen : Acte II. No. 14 Couplets « Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre » … « Toréador, en garde ! » (Escamillo, Mercédès, Frasquita, Carmen, Moralès, Zuniga, Lillas Pastia, chœur d’hommes) (“Chanson du toréador”) (in 1977-09)
composer:
Georges Bizet
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Carmen : Acte II
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Alison Morgan, Jenny Duck-Chong, Sally-Anne Russell, Cantillation, Sinfonia Australis, Antony Walker5:11
38Carmen, Act 2: La Fleur que tu m’avais jetée (Flower Song)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Carmen]:
Tatiana Troyanos (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
tenor vocals [Don José]:
Plácido Domingo (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
vocals:
Plácido Domingo (from 1975-07 until 1975-12), The John Alldis Choir (from 1975-07 until 1975-12) and Tatiana Troyanos (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
conductor:
Sir Georg Solti (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
chorus master:
John Alldis (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
recording of:
Carmen : Acte II. No. 17 Duo : « La Fleur que tu m’avais jetée » (Carmen, Don José) (Flower Song) (from 1975-07 until 1975-12)
composer:
Georges Bizet (in 1875)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (in 1875) and Henri Meilhac (in 1875)
part of:
Carmen : Acte II
Plácido Domingo, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti4:02
39Thaïs: Meditation
violin:
Pieter Schoeman
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Thaïs: Acte II. Entr’acte “Méditation” (original; for solo violin and orchestra)
composer:
Jules Massenet (in 1894)
part of:
Classic 100: Music of France (number: 14)
part of:
Thaïs: Acte II
Pieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry5:01
40Norma, Act 1: Casta diva (Cavatina)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Clifford Grant, The Australian Opera Chorus, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge6:17
41Der Rosenkvalier, op. 59, Act 2: Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren
Barbara Bonney, Susan Graham, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph Eschenbach7:25
42La Bohème, Act 1: Che gelida maninaDavid Hobson, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Marco Guidarini4:39
43La Bohème, Act 1: O soave fanciulla
Cheryl Barker, David Hobson, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Julian Smith4:13
44La Bohème, Act 2: Quando m’en vo’soletta (Musetta’s Waltz)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Shu-Cheen Yu
conductor:
Brett Kelly
orchestrator:
The Queensland Orchestra
Shu-Cheen Yu, The Queensland Orchestra, Brett Kelly2:27
45La Bohème, Act 4: Sono andati? (Death of Mimì)
Cheryl Barker, David Hobson, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Julian Smith5:57
46L’Elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), Act 2: Una furtiva lagrimaDavid Hobson, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Marco Guidarini4:15
47Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg), Act 3: Morgenlicht leuchtend in rosigem Schein (Walther’s Prize Song)
James King, Vienna Opera Orchestra, Dietfried Bernet4:28
48Götterdämmerung, Act 3: Siegfried’s Funeral March
Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti7:55
49Götterdämmerung, Act 3: Brünnhilde’s Immolation Scene
Birgit Nilsson, Gottlob Frick, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti20:31
50Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 2: Chi mi frena in tal momento (Sextet)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Patricia Price, Richard Greager, Sergei Baigildin, Malcolm Donnelly, Clifford Grant, The Australian Opera Chorus, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge4:07
51Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann), Act 2: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour (Barcarolle)
Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, Richard Bonynge3:59
52La Fille du régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment), Act 1: Ah! Mes amis… Pour mon âmeLuciano Pavarotti, Eric Garrett, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge6:59
53Le nozze di figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492: Overture
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Telekom Bonn (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
conductor:
Heribert Beissel (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
recorded at:
Sendesaal Deutschlandfunk in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
recording of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Sinfonia (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (in 1786)
part of:
Die Hochzeit des Figaro (German translation)
part of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro, K 492)
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn, Heribert Beissel4:15
54Le nozze di figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act 2: Porgi, amor
Rita Hunter, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Dobbs Franks3:34
55Le nozze di figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act 2: Voi che sapeteElisabeth Schwarzkopf, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard2:58
56Le nozze di figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act 3: Sull’aria (Letter Duet)
Irmgard Seefried, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan2:53
57Le nozze di figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act 3: Dove sono i bei momenti
Isobel Buchanan, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge4:40
58I Puritani (The Puritans), Act 1: A te, o caraLuciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, Giancarlo Luccardi, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge5:52
59Casanova: O Madonna, auf uns sieh (Nuns’ Chorus)
producer:
Paul Myers
choir vocals:
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
soprano vocals:
Kiri Te Kanawa (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
orchestra:
Utah Symphony Orchestra (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
chorus master:
Jerold Ottley (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
arranger:
Douglas Gamley
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (in 1989)
recorded at:
Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
live recording of:
Casanova: Nuns’ Chorus & Laura’s Song (from 1989-02-24 until 1989-02-25)
additional composer:
Ralph Benatzky
composer:
Johann Strauss
librettist:
Rudolf Schanzer and Ernst Welisch
part of:
Casanova
partial recording of:
Casanova: Nuns’ Chorus & Laura’s Song
additional composer:
Ralph Benatzky
composer:
Johann Strauss
librettist:
Rudolf Schanzer and Ernst Welisch
part of:
Casanova
Kiri Te Kanawa, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel3:38
60Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act 1: Soave sia il vento (Trio)Amanda Thane, Fiona Janes, David Brennan, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Carlo Rizzi2:46
61The Italian in Algier, Act 1: Cruda sorte
Rita Noël, Nürnberger Symphoniker, Hans Swarowsky5:03
62The Italian in Algier, Act 2: Pensa alla patriaRita Noël, Nürnberger Symphoniker, Hans Swarowsky6:49
63Faust, Act 5: Alerte! Alerte!… Anges purs
bass vocals [Méphisophélès] and bass vocals [Mephistophélès]:
Nicolaï Ghiaurov
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers
soprano vocals [Marguerite]:
Joan Sutherland
tenor vocals [Faust]:
Franco Corelli
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Richard Bonynge
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (in 1969)
recording of:
Faust : Acte V. No. 31 « Alerte, alerte » … « Anges purs » (Méphistophélès, Marguerite, Faust, Chœur)
composer:
Charles Gounod
librettist:
Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
part of:
Faust : Acte V
Dame Joan Sutherland, Franco Corelli, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, The Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge5:26
64La Wally, Act 1: Ebben? Ne andrò lontana
soprano vocals [Wally]:
Yvonne Kenny
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Vladimir Kamirski
recording of:
La Wally: Atto I. “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Wally)
composer:
Alfredo Catalani
librettist:
Luigi Illica (in 1892)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
part of:
La Wally: Atto I
Yvonne Kenny, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski4:09
65Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1: Madamina! Il catalogo è questo (Catalogue Aria)Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Ola Rudner5:59
66Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1: Là ci darem la mano
Isobel Buchanan, John Pringle, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge3:15
67Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: Deh vieni alla finestra (Serenade)Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Ola Rudner2:33
68Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 2: Don Giovanni, a cenar teco
Mario Luperi, Bryn Terfel, Michele Pertusi, London Voices, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti6:17
69Tannhäuser, Act 3: Beglückt darf nun Dich, o Heimat, ich schauen (Pilgrims’ Chorus)
Helga Dernesch, Victor Braun, Chor der Wiener Staatsoper, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti4:57
70Hänsel und Gretel, Act 2: Abends, will ich schlafen gehn (Evening Benediction)… Dream Pantomime
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth Grümmer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan9:38
71Beatrice di Tenda, Act 3: Angiol di paceRichard Conrad, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge3:33
72Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo Sinfonico
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Telekom Bonn (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
conductor:
Heribert Beissel (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
recorded at:
Sendesaal Deutschlandfunk in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
recording of:
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-10-29)
composer:
Pietro Mascagni (in 1888)
publisher:
Ascherberg Hopwood & Crew
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana (German lyrics)
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn, Heribert Beissel3:21
73Cavalleria Rusticana: Easter Hymn
choir vocals:
London Opera Chorus
soprano vocals:
Júlia Várady (in 1976)
orchestra:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Gianandrea Gavazzeni
chorus master:
Terry Edwards
recording of:
Cavalleria rusticana: “Regina coeli laetare” (Coro) (Easter Hymn, Easter Hymn) (in 1976)
composer:
Pietro Mascagni
librettist:
Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana
Júlia Várady, London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni5:25
74Die tote Stadt, Act 1: Glück das mir verblieb (Marietta’s Song)Joan Hammond, Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Süsskind4:37
75L’incoronazione di Poppea, Sv 308, Act 3: Pur ti miro, pur ti godoSara Macliver, Sally-Anne Russell, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Antony Walker4:36
76Zaide, K. 344, Act 1: Ruhe sanft, mein holdes LebenShu-Cheen Yu, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Brett Kelly6:02
77Aida, Act 2: Gloria all’Egitto… Triumphal MarchOrchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Lorin Maazel9:39
78Aida, Act 4: O terra, addioRenata Tebaldi, Mario del Monaco, Ebe Stignani, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede4:55
79Andrea Chénier, Act 3: La Mamma MortaRenata Tebaldi, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Nino Sanzogno6:37
80Porgy and Bess, Act 1: SummertimeLeontyne Price2:55
81Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow), Act 2: Vilja SongYvonne Kenny, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski4:58
82Fidelio, op. 72, Act 1: Mir ist so wunderbar (Quartet)Sona Ghazarian, Hildegard Behrens, David Kuebler, Hans Sotin, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti5:15
83Fidelio, op. 72, Act 1: O welche Lust (Prisoners’ Chorus)Robert Johnson, Philip Kraus, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti8:25
84Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt), Hwv 17, Act 1: Va tacito e nascostoGraham Pushee, Dominic Harvey, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer6:51
85Salome: Ah, ich habe Deinen Mund geküsst, Jochanaan (Final Scene)
recording of:
Salome: Vierte Szene. "Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküßt, Jochanaan" (Salome, Herodes)
composer:
Richard Strauss (from 1903 until 1905)
part of:
Salome (op. 54; TrV 215)
Cheryl Studer, Horst Hiestermann, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli4:41
86The Trojans, Act 4: Nuit d’ivresse (Love Duet)Josephine Veasey, Jon Vickers, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis9:07
87Tosca, Act 1: Recondita armonia
recording of:
Tosca: Atto I. “Recondita armonia” (Cavaradossi, Sagrestano) (“Dammi i colori”)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (from 1896 until 1899)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa (from 1896 until 1899) and Luigi Illica (from 1896 until 1899)
part of:
Tosca: Atto I (Tosca: Act 1)
Zurab Sotkilava, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Stanislav Gorkovenko2:48
88Tosca, Act 2: Vissi d’arteRita Hunter, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Dobbs Franks3:24
89Tosca, Act 3: E lucevan le stelle
tenor vocals [Cavaradossi]:
Franco Corelli (on 1966-06-30)
orchestra:
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (on 1966-06-30)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (on 1966-06-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (in 1967)
recorded at:
Accademia nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Roma, Roma, Lazio, Italy (on 1966-06-30)
recording of:
Tosca: Atto III. “E lucevan le stelle” (Cavaradossi) (on 1966-06-30)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (from 1896 until 1899)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa (from 1896 until 1899) and Luigi Illica (from 1896 until 1899)
part of:
Tosca: Atto III (Tosca: Act III)
Franco Corelli, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Lorin Maazel3:16
90Jocelyn, op. 109. Act 2: Oh! Ne t'éveille pas encore (Berceuse)
tenor vocals:
David Hobson
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Marco Guidarini
recording of:
Jocelyn, op. 100: Acte II. Berceuse “Cachés dans cet asile” (Jocelyn, Op. 100: Act II. Lullaby “Angels Guard Thee”)
composer:
Benjamin Godard (on 1888-02-25)
librettist:
Victor Capoul and Paul-Armand Silvestre
part of:
Jocelyn, op. 100: Acte II
David Hobson, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Marco Guidarini4:46
91Otello, Act 4: Piangea cantando nell'erma landa (Willow Song)… Ave Maria
recording of:
Otello: Atto IV. “Piangea cantando nell’erma landa” (Desdemona) (Willow Song)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (from 1884 until 1886-11-01)
librettist:
Arrigo Boito
part of:
Otello: Atto IV
Joan Carden, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Eric Clapham12:20
92La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny), Act 2: La vergine degli angeli (Hymn)Zinka Milanov, Robert Shaw Chorale, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Renato Cellini3:26
93Eugene Onegin, op. 24, Act 1: Puskai pogibnu ya, no pryezhde (Letter Aria)
Marilyn Richardson, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski12:57
94Eugene Onegin, op. 24, Act 2: Kuda, kuda vï udalilis
Stuart Burrows, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti6:02
95Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction From the Seraglio), K. 384, Act 3: O wie will ich triumphieren (Osmin’s Aria)Conal Coad, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Dobbs Franks4:20
96Parsifal: Prelude
Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti12:38
97Orfeo ed Euridice, Act 2: Dance of the Blessed SpiritsMelbourne Symphony Orchestra, Richard Divall6:06
98Orfeo ed Euridice, Act 3: Che farò senza EuridiceLauris Margaret Elms, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Geoffrey Arnold4:00
99The Bohemian Girl, Act 2: I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble HallsYvonne Kenny, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Kamirski4:08