Christopher Tin, Christine Goerke, Clay Hilley, Julie Roset & Gunther Groissbock Lead new CD/DVD Releases
By Francisco SalazarWelcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world.
This week, audiences get to hear a new ending to Puccini’s “Turandot” and various solo recitals from rising stars.
Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale
Christopher Tin’s new finale for “Turandot” is released featuring soprano Christine Goerke in the title role, while heldentenor Clay Hilley sings the role of Calàf. The English National Opera Chorus and the Royal Philharmonic are conducted by Tin.
You can read more about the finale here.
On the Horizon
Navona releases the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth Youth Choir’s latest album featuring the new cantata by composer Melissa Dunphy.
Recorded live with The Timberdale Brass and pianist Ting Ting Wong, “On the Horizon” is a call to action from voices of the next century.
Annageln kannst es net, die Zeit
Gramola release Gunther Groissbock’s latest album where he is joined by Neue Wiener Concert Schrammeln. The album includes songs from the pen of Viennese song poet Andre Heller, such as “Es is allas unhamlich leicht” and the title track “Annageln kannst es net, die Zeit.”
Edmond Dédé: Morgiane, ou, Le sultan d’Ispahan
Delos releases composer Edmond Dédé’s oldest opera with OperaCréole Ensemble featuring Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Patrick Dupre Quigley.
M’a dit Amour
Julie Roset and Susan Manoff release an album on Alpha Classics. The includes well-known melodies from Debussy and Poulenc, as well as works by rarer composers such as Isabelle Aboulker, Mel Bonis and Louis Beydts.
In Search of Youkali – Songs of Kurt Weill
Chandos releases Katie Bray’s album featuring Murray Grainger, Marianne Schofield, and William Vann. The album is dedicated to Kurt Weill.
Marina Viotti: Prime Donne
Marina Viotti dedicates her new album to Vivaldi, Porpora, and Porta. The Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal de Versaille is conducted by Andrés Gabetta.
