This week, three full recordings of popular operas will be released as well as a debut album by one of the most sought-out countertenors in the world. Winterreise Berlin Classics releases Schubert’s song cycle with Xavier Sabata and pianist Francisco Poyato. The debut album for Sabata, who is known for his work in Baroque repertory, makes a unique left turn {…}
This week two essential releases will be made available. The first comes one of the great tenors of his generations and the other is a Donizetti compilation for Bel Canto lovers. Romantique Dmitry Korchak releases his latest album on streaming platforms and CD via Decca. The new album includes arias from Bizet, Donizetti, Gounod, Rossini and Massenet. Patrick Fournillier conducta {…}
This week there will be two major releases. One of the releases will be a solo album with waltzes and the other a new production from Vienna. Wien Jonas Kaufmann takes audiences on a personal voyage with melodies from the birthplace of waltz and operetta. Accompanied by Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Ádám Fischer and featuring soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen, the new album {…}
Sony Classical has announced Roberto Alagna’s second album for the label. The company announced that Alagna’s next album entitled “Caruso 1873” will be an homage Enrico Caruso. Alagna noted, “In 1873 was born Enrico Caruso. A century later, in 1963, it was my turn. Since then, his voice accompanies me. Singers of the past left us a legacy. This recording {…}
Decca Classics has announced Angela Gheorghiu’s latest CD. The company announced the album entitled “Plaisir d’amour,” which is set to celebrate the Romanian soprano’s 25th anniversary since her first recording. The soprano stated, “Celebrating 25 years since my debut recording with Decca Classics, my very first record label, I am thrilled to present my new recital album – Plaisir d’amour {…}
This week, two requiems are set for release in addition to two solo albums from prominent artists. Here is a look at what we recommend. Berlioz’s Requiem Erato is releasing a performance of Hector Berlioz’s Requiem – The Grande Messe des Morts. The recording comes from a performance that took place on March 8, 2019, the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death. The {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of Giant Pictures) The 30th Anniversary Edition of director DeWitt Sage’s award-winning feature documentary “Distant Harmony: Pavarotti in China” has been released on DVD and digital platforms for the first time. The 1988 documentary was released by Giant Pictures and recounts Luciano Pavarotti’s trip to China in 1986 where he performed “La Bohème,” conducted master classes and performed {…}
This week, three rarities will be released on DVD and CD. One is a world premiere recording while the other two come from successful productions in 2018-19. Here is a look! The Bassarids Sean Panikkar stars in Henze’s opera that premiered last year at the Salzburg Festival. Arthaus Musik releases the new DVD, also starring Russell Braun, Nikolai Schukoff, and {…}
Juan Diego Flórez has announced a new Verdi album. The recording is set for release on Oct. 25, 2019 and will be dedicated entirely to Verdi with arias from “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” “Oberto, Conte Di San Bonifacio,” “Attila,” “I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata,” “I Due Foscari,” “Les Vepres Siciliennes,” and “Ernani.” Flórez will be accompanied The Milan Symophony Orchestra under {…}
Jakub Józef Orliński has announced his second solo album. The countertenor revealed the cover to his second album “Facce l’amore” via social media. He stated, “Finally I can share the news about my upcoming second solo album! ‘Facce d’amore’ is basically a musical picture of a male lover in baroque era! The album recorded once again with the great Il {…}
Cecilia Bartoli has announced her upcoming album celebrating over three decades on the Decca Classics label. The mezzo-soprano will release a brand new album commemorating the life and career of the most famous opera singer of the 18th century: the castrato Farinelli. The new album will include arias by Farinelli’s older brother Riccardo Broschi and his teacher and mentor Nicola {…}