Mozart: Arias and Duets

On this CD:

1. Die Entführung aus dem Serail, opera, K. 384 Durch Zärtlichkeit und Schmeicheln
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Donna Robin

2. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Ah guarda sorella
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Joanna Borowska, Rohangiz Yachmi
Conducted by Johannes Wildner

3. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Prendero quel brunettino
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Joanna Borowska, Rohangiz Yachmi
Conducted by Johannes Wildner

4. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 La mano a me date
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Joanna Borowska, Andreas Martin, Peter Mikulas, Rohangiz Yachmi, Priti Coles, John Dickie
Conducted by Johannes Wildner

5. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Il core vidono
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Andreas Martin, Rohangiz Yachmi
Conducted by Johannes Wildner

6. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Fra gli amplessi
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Istropolitana Capella with Joanna Borowska, John Dickie
Conducted by Johannes Wildner

7. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492 Non più andrai
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin

8. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492 Crudel! Perche finora
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin, Donna Robin

9. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492 Deh, vieni non tardar
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Donna Robin

10. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527 Madamina
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin

11. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527 La ci darem la mano
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin, Donna Robin

12. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527 Deh, vieni alla finestra
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin

13. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527 Vedrai, carino
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Donna Robin

14. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin

15. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Der Hölle Rache
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Donna Robin

16. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin

17. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Papagena, Papageno
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Mozart Orchestra with Andreas Martin, Donna Robin

Mozart: Arias and Duets, Music, Andreas Martin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Wildner, Rohangiz Yachmi, Capella Istropolitana, Vienna Mozart Orchestra, Donna Robin, Joanna Borowska, John Dickie, Peter Mikulas, Priti Coles, Classical, German/Austrian Classical Period Opera, Opera, Opera/Operetta Collections
Opera Arias And Duets
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  1. The Most Famous Opera Arias

ASIN: B000000UWD
Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

  1. Rigoletto-Act I: Caro nome
  2. Rigoletto-Act III: La donna e mobile
  3. Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
  4. Carmen-Act I: Habanera: La voila...L'amour est oiseau rebelle
  5. Orfeo ed Euridice-Act III: Che faro senz Euridice
  6. Madama Butterfly- Act III: Un bel di, vedremo
  7. Romeo et Juliette- Act I: Ah! je veux vivre
  8. Le Nozze di Figaro- Act II: Voi che sapete che cosa e amor
  9. Samson et Dalila- Act II: Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix
  10. Tosca- Act II: Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore
  11. Aida- Act I: Celeste Aida
  12. Il Barbiere di Siviglia-Act I: Una voce poco fa
  13. Lakme- Act II: Ou va la jeune indoue?
  14. La Wally- Act I: Ebben? Ne andro lontano
  15. La Boheme- Act I: Che gelida manina
  16. Die Zauberflote- Act II: Die Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen

Tracks:

  1. Les Peurs des perles- Act I: Au fond du temple saint
  2. Madama Butterfly: Vogliatemi bene, un bene piccolino
  3. Le nozze di Figaro: Sull'aria
  4. La Traviata: Un di, felice, eterea
  5. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ah! Verranna a te sull'aure
  6. Tristan und Isolde: O sink hernieder, Nacht der Liebe
  7. Carmen: Parle-moi de m
  8. Die Zauberfl Bei Mern, welche Liebe F
  9. LakmViens, Mallika
  10. Rigoletto: il sol dell'anima
  11. Der Rosenkavalier, Act II: Mir ist die Ehre Wilderfahren
  12. Don Giovanni: Li darem la mano
  13. La Boh: O Mimi, tu pi torni
  14. Il Trovatore: Miserere...Quel suon, quelle preci

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The favorites are here.......2000-06-19

Well, this is a great introduction to the world of opera for those who are opera novitiates, there's no question there. And they are certainly some of the most popular arias and duets from a large sampling of operas as one may be able to tell. However, there are some not so great renditions of the arias and duets on here. But most of the selections are fairly well done to quite exquisite.

The first CD contains just opera arias. I will make note of certain selections, and the rest you can consider to be of pretty good quality. The first track, "Gualtier Maldé... Caro nome" is wonderfully done by Anna Moffo, even though her high E ending is not quite in keeping with the style of the period, yet still quite nice to hear. Edita Gruberova's version of "Ah! Je veux vivre" is just ghastly. This coloratura soprano goes awry here and sounds as though she was drunk when recording this piece. My advice is to try to skip this track altogether unless you like to hear wobbling all over the place and screaming instead of beautiful high notes. This is probably my biggest criticism of this CD set, due to the fact that there are much better versions, especially the one by Joan Sutherland (the prima donna who was the master of coloratura in her time). Edita does go on to spur a bit of hope that she can do coloratura in the famous Bell song from Lakmé. She shows some wonderful skills with beautifully high pianissimos and scale work, but it falls apart once she gets to the real heavy-duty coloratura part near the end, and is off pitch in places, especially on her final shrieked note which is almost painful. And as for her "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" from the Magic Flute, it's so-so in comparison to versions that Sumi Jo, Christina Deutekom, and Lucia Popp have done. Now there's some coloratura sopranos for you. So now you see why I had to at least knock down my rating of this CD a little bit.

When looking at the second CD, for the opera duets, this one is generally much better than the first CD. However, there are some pretty old recordings on here, namely the "Un di, felice, eterea" and "Parle-moi de ma mère" that sound kind of hollow and tin-like. The rest of the recordings are pretty much around the same age or older and these performers sound quite good. I especially like the tracks "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" with Popp and Brendel (note: Lucia Popp has done both the roles of the Queen of the Night and Pamina. I highly recommend these two different versions of the opera the Magic Flute if this track whets your appetite for more), and "È il sol dell'anima" with Reri Grist's wonderful clear soprano voice. Probably the highlight of this CD set though is the beautiful "Presentation of the Rose" duet from Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. This just sends chills through the spine every time with its hauntingly beautiful harmonies.

Overall, this sampling of the various arias and duets are quite good and merit a rating of 4 stars in my mind. Keep in mind though that there are some bad renditions of the arias as I said before, and sound quality is not top-notch with some of the selections. However, this CD set, when its good sampling of artists gone-by and famous arias is combined with the unbelievably low price it is, it's almost a steal! (This is why I believe this CD set redeems itself from a rating of 3 up to a 4 by the way) I can only hope that those new to opera will fall in love with what it has to offer: beautiful melodies, harmonies, and voices that convey emotions and storylines on a whole different level than music and books can by themselves. Enjoy
Arias, Duets and Trios
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Arias, Duets and Trios

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ASIN: B000007TO8
Release Date: 2000-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Giulio Cesare: Act III, Aria: 'Da Tempeste Il Legno Infranto' - Gundula Janowitz
  2. Giulio Cesare: Act I, Aria: 'Svegliatevi Nel Core' - Tatiana Troyano
  3. Die Zauberflote: Aria: 'O Zittere Nicht' - Arleen Auger
  4. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Act II, Arietta: 'Voi Che Sapete' - Tatiana Troyanos
  5. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Act IV, Recitative And Aria: 'Giunse Alfin Il Momento'/'Deh Vieni, Non Tardar' - Arleen Auger
  6. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Act III, Recitative And Aria: 'E Susanna Non Vien'/'Dove Son' - Gundala Janowitz
  7. Arabella: 'Aber Der Richtige, Wenn's Einen Gibt' - Gundula Janowitz/Arleen Auger
  8. Ariadne Auf Naxos: Final Prologue: 'Sein Wir Wieder Gut' - Tatiana Troyanos
  9. Ariadne Auf Naxos: 'Grossmachtige Prinzessin' - Arleen Auger
  10. Vier Letzte Lieder: 'Fruhling' - Gundula Janowitz
  11. Vier Letzte Lieder: 'Im Abendrot' - Gundula Janowitz

Tracks:

  1. Der Rosenkavalier: Trio: 'Marie Theres'!/'Hab' Mir's Gelobt' - Gundula Janowitz/Tatiana Troyanos/Arleen Auger
  2. Der Rosenkavalier: Duet: 'Ist Ein Traum, Kann Nicht Wirklich Sein' - Arleen Auger/Tatiana Troyanos
  3. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Act III, Aria: 'Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine Starke' - Nicolai Gedda
  4. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Act I, Aria: 'Ach Ich Liebte, War So Glucklich' - Arleen Auger
  5. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Act III, Recitative And Duet: 'Welch Ein Geschick' - Arleen Auger/Nicolai Gedda
  6. Capriccio: Scene 4, Sonnet: 'Kein Andres, Das Mir So Im Herzen Loht' - Nicolai Gedda
  7. Ariadne Auf Naxos: 'Grossmachtige Prinzessin' - Arleen Auger
  8. Les Pecheurs De Perles: Act III, Scene: 'Oh! Ciel, Quel Trouble!' - Nicolai Gedda
  9. Lakme: Act II: 'Ou Va La Jeune Indoue' - Arleen Auger
  10. Benvenuto Cellini: Tableau 4, Scene 8: 'Seul Pour Lutter, Seul Avec Mon Courage' - Nicolai Gedda

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sheer Delight!.......1999-05-20

Three great artists in their prime, in ravishing live performances. What a treat! Janowtiz's Handel is less than exciting, and why Arleen Auger sings Zerbinetta's aria TWICE is beyond me, but those quibbles aside, these generously filled discs are a sheer delight
Barbara Bonney sings Mozart ~ Great arias and duets with Bryn Terfel, Arleen Auger and many more
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  • "Deep" voice for Susanna or Pamina??? Get off the juice!!!
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Barbara Bonney sings Mozart ~ Great arias and duets with Bryn Terfel, Arleen Auger and many more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christopher Hogwood , Barbara Bonney , The Academy of Ancient Music , Arleen Auger , Arnold Östman , and Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus
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ASIN: B00000DI3R
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

  1. Le nozze di Figaro: Cinque ... Dieci ... Venti ... Trenta ... (Act 1, Scene 1)
  2. Le nozze di Figaro: Venite ... Inginocchiatevi ... (Act II, Scene 3)
  3. Le nozze di Figaro: Un Moto Di Gioia
  4. Le nozze di Figaro: Crudel! Perche Finora Farmi Languir Cosi? (Act III, Scene 2)
  5. Sull'aria ... Ricevete, O Padroncina, Queste Rose (Act III, Scenes 10-11)
  6. Le nozze di Figaro: Giunse Alfin Il Momento ... Deh Vieni, Non Tardar (Act IV, Scene 10)
  7. Le nozze di Figaro: Giunse Alfin Il Momnto ... Al Desio Di Chi T'adora
  8. Don Giovanni: Giovinette Che Fate All'Amore (Act 1, Scene 2)
  9. Don Giovanni: La Ci Darem La Mano (Act I, Scene 2)
  10. Don Giovanni: Masetto, Senti Un Po'! (Act I, Scene 2)
  11. Don Giovanni: Presto, Presto, Pria Ch'ei Venga (Act I, Scene 3)
  12. Don Giovanni: Vedrai, Carino (Act II, Scene 1)
  13. La Clemenza di Tito: Ah, Perdona Al Primo Affetto (Act I, Scene 2)
  14. La Clemenza di Tito: S'altro Che Lacrime (Act II, Scene 2)
  15. Die Zauberflote: Bei Mannern, Welche Liebe Fuhlen (Act I, Scene 2)
  16. Die Zauberflote: Schnelle FuBe, Rascher Mut (Act I, Scene 3)
  17. Die Zauberflote: Ach, Ich Fuhl's, Es Ist Verschwunden (Act II, Scene 4)
  18. Die Zauberflote: Soll iIch Dich, Teurer, Nicht Mehr Sehn? (Act II, Scene 5)
  19. Die Zauberflote: Tamino Mein! ... Wir Wandelten Durch Feuergluten (Act II, Scene 8)

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American soprano Barbara Bonney has emerged as one of the most engaging interpreters of Mozart's heroines on the stage today. Indeed, the selections offered here--culled from various full-length recordings over the 1990s--are about more than beautiful singing: Bonney's portrayals of four Mozart heroines are rich in vivid characterization and emotional nuance and are models in their own way of "vocal acting." Bonney makes a particularly appealing Susanna with her natural, unforced sound and remarkably poetic phrasing (the Figaro selections include the two new arias Mozart later interpolated for a favorite singer, which are rarely heard in stagings of the opera). Gorgeously floated pianissimos and a deliciously lilting legato give her Zerlina a knowing, sexually charged charm, while her Pamina is both vulnerable and radiant. And, unlike the dime-a-dozen Mozart excerpt albums, this one provides not only arias but duets (with Hakan Hagegard's characterful Count and Don Giovanni and Bryn Terfel's Masetto, among others) and a few ensemble scenes. Most of the selections are conducted with grace by period-instrument maven Arnold Östman; two selections from La clemenza di Tito under Christopher Hogwood will tempt the listener to take a closer look at these artists' complete recording of a neglected Mozart masterpiece. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice, but quiet.......2004-11-13

I bought this CD about a year and a half ago and play it all the time, but I do have to turn up the volume, especially in the car (which is a lousy place to listen to serious music anyway). I still prefer Bonney's "Deh vieni" to the other recordings I have, including Bartoli and Upshaw. I love the "Sull'aria," something omitted from a Nozze Highlights CD (also featuring Bonney) I also own. If you like Bonney, you'll probably love the recording.

5 out of 5 stars "Deep" voice for Susanna or Pamina??? Get off the juice!!!.......2004-02-21

I don't know which Mozart one of the previous reviewer was professing to "worship" but it certainly isn't one I was raised listening to.
Turn up the hearing aid, if you must, but leave your Wagnerian tastes at home when you approach these Mozart roles being sung properly by the proper voice.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart + Bonney=Outstanding!.......2000-01-24

I consider Barbara Bonney to be the ultimate Mozart soprano, and that's it! Her beautiful and lyrical soprano is just perfect for the music. Her performance in Die Zauberflöte with Östman/Drottningholm is the best I have ever heard in that opera. The music of Mozart doesn't really require any Wagner-sopranos with huge vibrato and tasteless phrasing. No, it's more suitable for the lovely and brilliant sopranos like Barbara Bonney!

1 out of 5 stars FEEBLE VOICE!.......1999-11-13

I read all the reviews and since they were all favourable I bought this CD. Alas! I was deeply disappointed. All these laudatory comments turned out to be just pompous array of praises. Barbara Bonney has clear,but weak voice. She is whispering something indistinctly, not singing. I worship Mozart and still I was not moved by this rendition.I wonder whether at a real performance the audience in the rear seats ever hear what she is singing.These Mozart's arias are really great but they must be performed by great artists as well. A diva possessed of deep ,clear,strong voice will do the job perfectly.

4 out of 5 stars Solid Mozart singing from opera's leading current soubrette.......1999-10-03

This cd has excellent recorded sound, and Barbara Bonney's light, sweet soprano is heard at its freshest. For young sopranos studying Mozart roles, it would be a valuable purchase. Bonney sounds most at home in the Magic Flute selections where her obvious love for the music is really apparent. I give only 4 stars however, because I personally prefer a bigger voice in these roles like Swenson. But this should not deter Mozart and light soprano fans as diva prefences are all a matter of personal taste.
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    Mozart: Arias & Duets
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    ASIN: B0000CBBWD
    Release Date: 2004-04-06

    Tracks:

    1. Donne Mie, La Fate A Tanti
    2. Misero! O Sogno...Auro Che Intorno Spiri
    3. Al Fato Dan Legge
    4. Mentre Ti Lascio, O Figlia
    5. Si Mostra La Sorte
    6. Nach Der Welschen Art Und Weise
    7. Deh, Vieni All Finestra
    8. Un' Aura Amorosa
    9. Un Bacio Di Mano
    10. Per Pieta, Non Ricercate
    11. Rivolgete A Me Lo Sguardo
    12. A Te, Fra Tanti Affanni
    13. Secondate, Aurette Amiche

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Nice stuff.......2004-04-17

    I'm not much for opera arias and don't have any collections other than this. I bought it to hear the Genz brothers sing together. This collection mixes well known with lesser known arias. It includes the famous mandolin accompanied "Deh, veni alla finestra" from Don Giovanni and "Un' aurua amorosa" from Cosi fan tutti. Other selections may not be familiar to all. But no matter, it's all Mozart. The glory here is practice by the Genz brothers, baritone Stephan and tenor Christoph, and Sigiswald Kuijken's Petite Band. I had some reservations about this thin-sounding group doing Mozart, but they support the singers well in a low-calorie performance. Old timers looking for more meat on the bones won't like it. The Genz brothers perform admirably, especially Stephan, who is clearly the more talented of the pair. His voice and operatic sytle are both more well-developed than Christoph, who relies a bit more on vocal span from piano to forte. All told, this is a relaxing hour with lightweight Mozart sung by a couple guys that enjoy it. It's hardly the last word in Mozart performance but very enjoyable and done so stylishly it improves with repeated hearings.
    Mozart: Arias and Duets
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      Mozart: Arias and Duets

      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      ASIN: B0000013RH
      Release Date: 1994-02-15

      Tracks:

      1. Durch Zartlichkeit Und Schmeichein
      2. Ah Guarda Sorella
      3. Prendero Quel Brunettino
      4. La Mano A Me Date
      5. Il Core Vidono
      6. Fra Gli Amplessi
      7. Non Pui Andrai
      8. Crudel! Perche Finora
      9. Deh, Vieni Non Tardar
      10. Madamina
      11. La Ci Darem La Mano
      12. Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra
      13. Vedrai, Carino
      14. Der Volgelfanger
      15. De Holle Rache
      16. Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
      17. Papagena, Papageno
      Mozart - Arias and Opera Duets - Paradowski
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        Mozart - Arias and Opera Duets - Paradowski

        Manufacturer: Pro Musica Camerata
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000FETB9M

        Product Description

        W.A. Mozart Arias and opera duets APOLLO ET HYACINTHUS KV 38 1. Act 1 Aria (Hyacinthus): ,,Saepe terrent Numina " 8:35 Lucio SILLA KV 135 2. Act 1 Recitativo ed Aria (Cecilio): ,,Dunque sperar poss"io"/ /,,Il tenero momento" 10:15 3. Act 1 Recitativo e Duetto (Cecilio e Giunia): ,,Stelle!... io tremo"/ l,,D"Eliso in sen m"attendi" 7:24 LA FINTA GIARDINIERA KV 196 4. Act2 Aria (Ramiro):,,Dolce d"amor compagna" 5:45 5. Act 3 Aria (Ramiro): ,,Va pure ad altri in braccio" 3:33 IL RE PASTORE KV 209 6. Act 1 Recitativo e Duetto (Aminta ed Elisa): ,,Che? m"affretti a lasciarti?"/ / Vanne a regnar ben mio " 8:34 7. Act 2 Rondeaux (Aminta):, ,L"amero, saw costante" 5:53 LA CLEMENZA DI TITO KV 621 8. Act 1 Aria (Sesto):,,Parto, ma tu ben mio" 6:24 9. Act 2 Rondo (Sesto): ,,Deh per questo istante solo" 6:09 Dariusz Paradowski AGNIESZKA KUROWSKA - soprano Conductors: Dariusz Waszak, Zbigniew Graca, Mieczyslaw Nowakowski, Tadeusz Wicherek. Orchestras of the Warsaw Chamber Opera: Chamber Orchestra Warsaw Sinfonietta
        Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Arias - Duets - Lieder
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          Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Arias - Duets - Lieder

          Manufacturer: Regis Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002JA87O
          Release Date: 2004-06-30

          Album Description

          Puccini, Mozart, Beethoven, Lehár Schubert & More

          Vienna Philharmonic / Josef Krips & Herbert von Karajan
          Philharmonia Orchestra / Alceo Galliera & Otto Ackermann
          Edwin Fischer (pno) & Gerald Moore (pno)

          Opera Arias & Duets
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            Opera Arias & Duets

            Manufacturer: Capitol
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            ASIN: B000005GPR
            Release Date: 1992-02-18

            Tracks:

            1. Don Giovanni: Act 1. 'Nur Ihrem Frieden' (Dalla Sua Pace)
            2. Don Giovanni: Act 1. 'Il Mio Tesoro'
            3. Die Zauberflote: Act 1. 'Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon'
            4. Joseph: Act 1. 'Vaterland! Ich Musst Dich Fruh Verlassen' (Champs Paternels)
            5. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Prologue. 'Es War Einmal Am Hofe Von Eisenach'
            6. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Act 4. 'Ha Wie In Meiner Seele'
            7. Mignon: Act 3. 'Wie Ihre Unschuld' (Elle Ne Croyait Pas)
            8. Mignon: Act 2. 'Leb' Wohl Mignon' (Adieu Mignon)
            9. Eugene Onegin: Act 2. 'Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden...Was Wird Der Nachste Tag' (Lenski's Aria)
            10. The Bartered Bride: Act 2. 'Es Muss Gelingen' (Hans Arie)
            11. The Bartered Bride: Act 1. 'Nun In Lust Und Leide' - Richard Tauber/Elisabeth Rethberg
            12. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Act 1. 'Am Stillen Herd'
            13. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Act 3. 'Morgenlich Leuchtend'
            14. Madama Butterfly: Act 1: 'Die Prunkende Schleife' (Love Duet) - Richard Tauber/Elisabeth Rethberg
            15. Turandot: Act 1. 'O Weine Nicht Liu' (Non Piangere, Liu)
            16. Turandot: Act 3. 'Keiner Schlafe' (Nessun Dorma)
            17. Die Tote Stadt: Act 3. 'O Freund, Ich Werde Sie Nicht Wiedersehen'
            18. Die Tote Stadt: Act 1. 'Gluck Das Mir Verblieb' - Richard Tauber/Lotte Lehman
            Operatic Arias and Duets 1939-1942
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              Operatic Arias and Duets 1939-1942

              Manufacturer: Pearl
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000000WSH
              Release Date: 1997-08-19

              Tracks:

              1. La Traviata: Ah si, da un anno ... un di felice (Act 1)
              2. La Traviata: Oh mia Violetta ... Parigi, o cara (Act 3)
              3. Don Giovanni: Dalla sua pace (Act 1)
              4. Don Giovanni: Il mio tesoro (Act 2)
              5. Maristella: Io conosco un giardino (Act 1)
              6. Fedora: Amor ti vieta (Act 2)
              7. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira (Act 3)
              8. Il Trovatore: Se m'ami ancor ... ai nostri monti (Act 4)
              9. Manon Lescaut: Ah! Manon mi tradisce (Act 2)
              10. Manon Lescaut: Che avien? Ah! non v'avvicinate ... No! pazzo son! guardate (Act 3)
              11. L'arlesiana: E la solita storia ... anch'io vorrei (Act 2)
              12. Lodoletta: Se Franz dicesse il vero ... Ah! ritrovarla nella sua capanna (Act 3)
              13. Andrea Chenier: Un di' all'azzurro spazio (Act 1)
              14. Isabeau: Non colombelle! ... tu ch'odi la mia grido (Act 1)
              15. Isabeau: E passera la viva creatura (Act 2)
              16. La forza del destino: La vita e inferno all'infelice... O tu che in seno agli angeli (Act 3)
              17. Carmen: Qual occhiata e quel'aria sfrontata ... Ah! mi parla da lei ... mia madre veggo ancor (Act 1)
              18. I Pagliacci: Si puo? ... un nido di memorie (Prologue)
              19. Gasparone: Valzer della felicita (Gluckswalzer)

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