Renée Fleming has announced a new album entitled “Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” for Decca Classics The new album will showcase the soprano alongside Yannick Nézet-Séguin in by Edvard Grieg, Franz Liszt, Gabriel Fauré, and Reynaldo Hahn. The album also includes premieres of two new commissions from living composers. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts sets “Evening” by the American poet Dorianne {…}
This week audiences can expect two complete opera recordings, an oratorio recording, and a new solo album. Here is a look at the exciting new recordings. Platée Rameau’s opera gets a new release on C Major in a production from the Theater an der Wien. Directed by Robert Carsen, the production featured William Christie leading Les Arts Florissants and starred {…}
Deutsche Grammophon has announced Anna Netrebko’s new album “Amata Dalle Tenebre.” The new album will mark the soprano’s first studio album since her 2017 cross-over album “Romanza.” “Amata Dalle Tenebre” comes in celebration of the soprano’s 50th birthday. Recorded in the auditorium of the Teatro alla in Milan, with the Scala Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Riccardo Chailly, the {…}
This week audiences will get to check out a documentary, new works, and a rarely performed work. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Vocal Works Brian Field’s new album on Navona Records showcases the human voice. The album features six pieces springing from the page, including a traditional Sephardic lullaby, musical interpretations of Pablo Neruda’s and E. {…}
On Sept. 24, 2021, Grammy Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem will release his first solo album, entitled “Shall We Gather,” on Rubicon Classics. Accompanied by his wife, pianist Irina Meachem, the album consists of 15 art songs that display the rich, national character of America. Among the selections are Gene Scheer’s “American Anthem,” Arthur Falwell’s “Song of the Deathless Voice,” William {…}
This week two solo recital albums make up the new releases. One comes from one of the greatest living sopranos and the other arrives from one of the great baroque interpreters of our time. There will also be a box set of recordings by a legendary mezzo-sopranos as well as an electronic opera. Anja Harteros Warner Classics releases Anja Harteros’ {…}
This week audiences are in for two different opera recordings. One comes from the contemporary repertoire and the other comes from the classical period. Here is a look. Akhnaten The Metropolitan Opera releases its acclaimed production by Phelim McDermott on DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on Philip Glass’ label Orange Mountain Music. The cast includes Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Dísella {…}
This week audiences will get a chance to experience new releases from two of the biggest stars in opera, Jonas Kaufmann and Lise Davidsen. There will also be releases from up-and-coming star Stephen Lancaster and the choral group The Crossing. Here is a look at what you can look forward to. Fidelio The Dresdner Philharmonie and its Principal conductor Marek {…}
This week audiences will get a chance to hear two solo albums from some of the most exciting artists in the industry, world premiere recordings, and a rarely performed opera, among others. Here is a look at the new releases: Élégie Sony Classical will release Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili’s second album. The new album will showcase Rachvelishvili in the song {…}
On July 8, 2021, opera and Broadway star Zachary James released his fourth album, titled “Impossible Dream.” The album comes in celebration of the return of live performances, as well as James’ role debut as Don Quixote in Opera Saratoga’s production of “Man of La Mancha.” The album also features singer/songwriter Bonnie Montgomery, and multi-string instrumentalist Frederick Poholek. The tracklist {…}
This week audiences will get to experience two new releases; one comes from a rising star while the other honoring female troubadours. Here is a look. Cappella Clausura Presents Troubadours 2021 Cappella Clausura recorded a collection of commissioned works honoring female troubadours of the 12th-14th century. The recording will give new life to the works by an eclectic group of modern-day {…}