Opera Arias
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Opera Arias
Elizabeth Futral soprano ; Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Steven White
[ Chandos Opera in English / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 2 June 2003
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'No opportunity of hearing an artist as delightful as the soprano Elizabeth Futral should be missed, so this disc is very welcome!'
(BBC Music Magazine)
'No opportunity of hearing an artist as delightful as the soprano Elizabeth Futral should be missed, so this disc is very welcome!'
(BBC Music Magazine)
with:
Diana Montague mezzo-soprano
Peter Wedd tenor
Dean Robinson bass
Barry Banks tenor
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
This varied programme of virtuosic coloratura arias showcases the versatility of the brilliant American soprano, Elizabeth Futral.
Elizabeth Futral has received fine reviews for her appearances with some of America's most prestigious opera companies including The Dallas Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and, of course The Metropolitan Opera. She has collaborated with such distinguished conductors as Daniel Barenboim, Sir Colin Davis, Claudio Abbado, Sir André Previn and Leonard Slatkin. Forthcoming engagements for 2003 include the title roles in Rossini's Zelmira at this year's Edinburgh Festival and Massenet's Thaïs at the English National Opera in September.
Elizabeth Futral made her spectacular debut at The Metropolitan Opera in the title role of Lucia di Lammermoor and her interpretation, recently released on Chandos' Opera in English label, was highly acclaimed.
Tracks:
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
1 Morgana's Aria (Tornami a vagheggier) from Alcina 5:00
'Come take me in your arms'
Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
2 Linda's Recitative and Cavatina (O luce di quest'anima) from Linda di Chamounix 6:17
'I should have hurried!'-
'My soul is filled with love for you'
Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868)
3 Zelmira and Emma's Duet (Perchè mi guardi, e piangi) from Zelmira 5:58
'What are these tears and sighs'
with Diana Montague mezzo-soprano - Lucy Wakeford harp - Jane Marshall cor anglais
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
4 Constanza's Aria (Ach, ich liebte) from The Abduction from the Seraglio 5:47
'How I loved him!'
Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835)
5 Quartet for Elvira, Enrichetta, Arturo and Giorgio (Polonaise: Son vergin vezzosa) from I puritani 5:14
'A maiden adorning'
with Diana Montague mezzo-soprano - Peter Wedd tenor - Dean Robinson bass - Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
6 Hero's Aria (Je vais le voir!) from Beatrice and Benedict 9:21
'He has come back'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7 Fiordiligi and Dorabella's Duet (Ah, guarda, sorella) from Così fa tutte 5:15
'See here, Dorabella'
with Diana Montague mezzo-soprano
Charles François Gounod (1818-1893)
8 Juliet's Aria (Ah! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve) from Romeo and Juliet 3:58
'Ah! Let me live in this dream'
Léo Delibes (1836-1891)
9 Lakmé and Gerald's Duet (C'est le Dieu de la jeunesse) from Lakmé 8:49
'Reckless man! Are you mad?' -
'He's the god of youth and springtime'
with Barry Banks tenor
10 Lakme's Bell Song: Scene and Legend of the Pariah's Daughter from Lakmé 8:46
'Ah!' -
'Listen all to my daughter' -
'The silver moon was shining'
with Dean Robinson bass - Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Carlisle Floyd (b. 1926)
11 Susannah's Aria from Susannah 7:03
'Ain't it a pretty night!'
Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880)
12 Edwige's Waltz-song (Conduisez-moi vers celui que j'adore) from Robinson Crusoe 4:08
'Take me away to the one I adore'
with Geoffrey Mitchel Choir
George Frideric Handel
13 Semele's Aria from Semele 3:37
'Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me?'
with Elizabeth Kenny theorbo - David Cohen cello
