This week sees the release of two distinct albums. The first is an exploration of some of the best soprano arias while the other is a remastering of one of the greatest recordings of all time. Femmes Marie-Jose Lord’s new album showcases a variety of heroines from operas by Puccini, Verdi, and Massenet. The Canadian soprano brings to life such {…}
This week’s releases include remasterings, new solo albums, and a new DVD from one of the greatest Divas of the 21st century. Maria de Buenos Aires Warner Classics is remastering Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Opera and releasing it for the first time since its original release back in the 90s. The work stars Gideon Kremer performing the solo violin part and {…}
This week, two of the most celebrated artists of our time pay homage to Verdi. Both singers, now in their primes put two distinguished programs together that showcase new repertoire and a new facet of their careers. Verdi Sonya Yoncheva records her third solo album for Sony featuring a delightful selection of Verdi’s most popular and uncommon arias. The album {…}
Sony Classical has announced Anita Rachvelishvili’s debut album. The new album which is scheduled for release later this year will include arias from “Carmen,” “Werther,” “Don Carlo,” “Il Trovatore,” and “Samson et Dalila.” It will also include rarely performed Georgian songs. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts the CD, which features the Orchestra Sinfónica Nazionale Della Rai. Rachvelishvili is currently rehearsing for a {…}
This week sees the release of a world premiere recording, a second solo recital, and an opera featuring a legendary singer. Great Scott Erato releases the world premiere recording of Jake Heggie’s 2015 opera “Great Scott.” The recording, which was made at the Dallas Opera stars Joyce DiDonato in the leading role, Ailyn Pérez, Frederica Von Stade, Nathan Gunn, and {…}
This week audiences will get to experience another artist making a crossover album and a new DVD of Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo.” Check it out. A Crossover Hibla Gerzmava releases a new album that showcases the soprano in opera, jazz and blues. Alongside the trio of Daniel Kramer, Gerzmava performs arias from La Traviata, “Rinaldo” as well as popular songs by Dvorak, {…}
It’s Thanksgiving week and that means Black Friday is coming up. While we will have a list of must-buy recordings for the Holiday season later this week, let us focus on the one recording that will be released. Les Troyens Warner Classics releases one of the most anticipated recordings of the year as John Nelson conducts a star-studded cast. The {…}
With the holiday season approaching, this will be filled with numerous DVDs and CDs to choose from. Many of opera’s top star in the releases including Sonya Yoncheva, Rolando Villazón and Renée Fleming. Norma Bel Canto fans will be treated to a new Norma from the Royal Opera House with a stellar cast. Sonya Yoncheva stars in the Mount Everest {…}
On Nov. 17, 2017, American Modern Recordings will release the world premiere recording of Robert Paterson’s “Three Way.” The new record features Nashville Opera conducted by Dean Williamson, and the original cast including Eliza Bonet, Melisa Bonetti, Samuel Levine, Wes Mason, Danielle Pastin, Courtney Ruckman, Jordan Rutter, and Matthew Trevino. The recording was produced by multi-Grammy winning producer Blanton Alspaugh {…}
On Nov. 14, 2017, BMOP/sound will release the debut recording of David Del Tredici’s Complete Song Cycle “Child Alice.” The release will mark the world premiere of the piece. The rarely-heard, neo-Romantic masterpiece explores Del Tredici’s Lewis Carroll-inspired fantasy world and is presented as a 135-minute two-disc hybrid-SACD set. The work is led by conductor Gil Rose with Boston Modern Orchestra {…}
Holiday shopping hasn’t started but there are a number of DVD selections to choose from. This week Diana Damrau has two DVDs while such stars Philippe Jaroussky and Anja Hateros are featured on new releases. Find out what you can buy this week. Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” The first big release of the week stars Diana Damrau in her {…}