Luca Salsi, Anna Netrebko & José Cura Highlight New CD/DVD Releases
By Francisco SalazarThis week two new audio recordings of rarely performed works are being released, as are two DVDs of performances that were met with acclaim last summer.
Stabat Mater
Gloriae Dei Cantores performs Arvo Pärt’s acclaimed “Stabat Mater.” Richard K. Pugsley conducts the famed masterwork which also includes a number of major choral works. Naxos and GDC Recordings unveil the upcoming release.
Tributo a la Reina Batata
Star tenor José Cura alongside Pianist Giulio Laguzzi have released María Elena Walsh’s “Canciones para niños de cero a 100 años de edad…” The new recording was made by Cura’s record label with Recording technician Irene Vinader. Artwork was provided by Zoe Cura.
The album is available on Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms. For more information click here.
Il Trovatore
Simon Boccanegra
C Major releases Salzburg Festival’s production of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra.” The production was directed by Andreas Kriegenburg and conducted by Valery Gergiev. Luca Salsi also stars in this new release and takes on the title role with Marina Rebeka as Amelia and René Pape as Fiesco. Star tenor Charles Castronovo rounds out the cast as Gabriele Adorno. Click here for more info.
