As the holiday season approaches, a number of new releases will be available this week. Last week we saw the releases of new albums by Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, and the world premiere recording of Anton Rubenstein’s “Moses” and this week’s offerings include an homage to Dmitri Hvorostovsky, a new release for Jonas Kaufmann, a new collaboration between two major {…}
Two releases this week will celebrate Leonard Bernstein. The first is a compilation of opera overtures conducted by the legendary conductor/composer and the other will showcase the debut album of soprano Nadine Sierra, who celebrates the composer’s centennial in her first recorded set. Overture Sony Classical is set to release a compilation of opera overtures conducted by Leonard Bernstein. The CD {…}
This week three rarely performed works are set for release with some great performers and rising stars. The week also includes a world premiere recording that should fascinate contemporary opera lovers. La Favorite Donizetti’s increasingly popular French work will get another release from Dynamic. This time the production from the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino stars Celso Albelo, Veronica Simeoni, and Mattia {…}
Javier Camarena has announced his debut album for Decca Classics. The new album entitled “Contrabandista” will be an exploration of Spanish tenor, composer, and impresario Manuel García and will feature three world premiere recordings of García’s works alongside arias by Rossini and Zingarelli. The CD will also include a duet from “Armida” with Cecilia Bartoli and will launch Cecilia Bartoli’s {…}
Juan Diego Flórez has announced his latest album for Sony Classical. The album, which is entitled “Bésame Mucho,” will feature music from Latin American and is set to be released on Sept. 21, 2018. The tenor made the announced via Instagram, though the entire album and its track listings are available on Amazon. The track listing includes “Bésame mucho,” “El {…}
This week get will see two classic performances released as well as a rarely performed opera get a new DVD. There will also be a solo album by one of today’s rising bass-baritones. Here is a look at what’s in store. Cendrillon Naxos is releasing a new version of Massenet’s rarely performed work from the Theater Freiberg. Kim-Lillian Strebel takes {…}
Two new releases will hit the marketplace this week, including a rarely performed Bel canto gem and Wagner comic masterpiece. Here is a look at what audiences can look forward to. Maria di Rudenz Donizetti’s rarely performed work gets a new recording by Bongiovanni. The new release comes from the Bergamo Festival and stars Maria Billeri, Ivan Magri, and Dario {…}
Parma Recording is set to release a chamber opera “Two Cells in Sevilla, or: Don Quixote is Hungry.” The album will feature the father-son duo Walter Steffens and Marec Béla Steffens, who have weaved the stories of an unlikely pair of authors locked in an exciting competition. The libretto, written by Marec Béla Steffens, merges the lives of Brother Gabriel {…}
This week, four rarely performed works get new releases. Naxos, Dynamic, and Opus Arte are pulling the stops on showcasing some of the greatest works in the repertoire that need more visibility. Here is a look. Le Comte Ory Naxos will release a new production of Rossini’s final comedy. The production from the Malmo Opera stars Leonardo Ferrando in the {…}
Two important recordings will be released this week, including one world premiere and another continuing an acclaimed Mozart opera. Here is a look! The Cradle Will Rock Bridge Records will release the world premiere recording of Marc Blitzstein’s opera. The new recording features the composer’s original 1937 orchestrations and was recorded live at Opera Saratoga in July 2017. The recording {…}
This week we see the release of two full operas and a compilation by Anna Netrebko. Here is a look at what this week will offer. Il Trovatore The Royal Opera and Opus Arte will release a production of Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore” starring Gregory Kunde, Anita Rachvelshvili, Lianna Haroutounian, and Vitaly Bilyy. Richard Farnes conducts the production, which was directed {…}
