CD / DVD Releases – Week of April 16: Magdalena Kožená & Max Emanuel Cencic Headline New Releases

This week, two rarely-performed works will get DVD and CD releases while one major artist releases a crossover album. There will also be a major archival release that should be popular among opera lovers. Il Borgomastro di Saardam Dynamic releases a rarely-performed Donizetti work from the Fondzaione Donizetti. Roberto Rizzi Brignoli conducts the work with Juan Francisco Gatell, Andrea Concetti, {…}

Apr 3, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of April 2: Marina Rebeka & Johan Botha Lead New Releases

This week, three interesting releases will be seen in the market. The first is from a rarely performed Verdi opera, then comes a one-act opera by Puccini, and finally, there will be a CD exploring French baroque opera. Here is a look! Luisa Miller Marina Rebeka continues her Artist in Residence with the Muncher Rundfunkorchester in the title role of {…}

Mar 27, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of March 26: Elena Mosuc & Constance Heller Release New Albums

Two solo recitals make waves this week from two extraordinary singers. One album tackles rare repertoire including never before recorded works while the other one features an artist tackling new repertoire. Sommer: Mignons Sehnen Mezzo-soprano Constance Heller and pianist Gerold Huber bring together lieder by Hans Sommer. The new CD has a total of five sets of Lieder including a {…}

Mar 24, 2018

Sony Classical To Release Jonas Kaufmann’s ‘Otello’

Sony Classical has announced the release of Verdi’s “Otello” from the Royal Opera House. The production, which premiered last summer at the Royal Opera, stars Jonas Kaufmann in his role debut, Maria Agresta, and Marco Vratogna. Antonio Pappano conducted the production, which was directed by Keith Warner. When the production premiered OperaWire noted, “Jonas Kaufmann Cements His Legacy As One {…}

Mar 20, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of March 19: Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov & Burgmen Headline New Releases

This week, two acclaimed productions come to DVD from Europe, while a world premiere recording of a rarely performed work comes to the fore. Here is a look. Così Fan Tutte Corrine Winters, Daniel Behle, Alessio Arduini, Sabina Puertolas, Angela Brower, and Johannes Martin Kranzleheadline headline a new production of Mozart’s final Da Ponte opera directed by Jan Philipp Gloger. {…}

Feb 26, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 26: Juan Diego Florez & Anita Rachvelishvili Lead New Releases

Three new albums come to stores this week by some of the most popular artists currently working in opera. Juan Diego Flórez explores a new role while Anita Rachvelishvili releases her debut album. Finally, Max Emmanuel Cencic continues his exploration into early music. Werther Juan Diego Flórez surprised audiences last season when he made his role debut as Massenet’s tragic {…}

Feb 20, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 19: Marie-Jose Lord Delves Into Puccini, Verdi & Massenet

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 {…}

Feb 12, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 12: Daniela Dessi & Gideon Kremer Featured In New Releases

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 {…}

Jan 29, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of January 29: Sonya Yoncheva & Joseph Calleja Pay Homage To Verdi

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 {…}

Jan 19, 2018

Sony Classical Announces Anita Rachvelishvili’s Debut 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 {…}

Jan 15, 2018

CD / DVD Releases – Week of January 15: Joyce DiDonato, Franco Fagioli & Daniela Dessi Among New Releases

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 {…}

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