Opera

Regina is indeed a very unusual opera by Albert Lortzing: A romantic political 'liberation opera' in which the main characters are workers that go on strike and sing for their freedom. This is the first recording of the original version.1. Ouverture 2...

Regarded in his day as equal to Handel and Telemann, Reinhard Keiser composed more than one hundred operas, of which Fredegund, set partly in German and partly in Italian, was one of the most popular. It explores the politically volatile relationship.1...

Raymond Leppard's second and more renowned contribution to the modern revival of Cavalli: a classic among Baroque opera recordings which won the coveted Rosette award from the Penguin Record Guide. In 1651, seven years after Ormindo (also reissued by...

Rameau revised his 1737 opera Castor et Pollux in 1754, at the height of the raging debate, the so-called Querelle des Bouffons, over the relative merits of French and Italian opera.1. Overture 2. Scene 1 3. Scene 2 4. Scene 3 5. Scene 4 6. Air Tres...

Puccini: La Boheme / Nagano, Te Kanawa, Leech, Ambrosian Singers, LSO. Composer: Giacomo Puccini, Performer: Alan Ewing, Richard Leech, Roberto Scandiuzzi, Carlos Chausson, Conductor: Kent Nagano Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra, Ambrosian...

Philharmonia of Russia conducted by Constantine Orbelian. Great scenes from 'Queen of Spades' captures the essence of the opera in a one-CD version with scenes chosen to represent the music, drama and characterization that make the opera memorable...

Peter Boyer (b. 1970) has written many splashy, extroverted orchestral works. The large-scaled work on this CD, "Ellis Island: The Dream of America" is an immediately endearing work which captures much of the American immigrant experience. The work is...

Originating from a world of liturgical choirs and opera houses, British countertenor Ryland Angel has composed an album that lies closer to the modern songwriting styles between James Taylor and George Michael. On his self-titled debut album, Ryland...

Orchestration very controlled and extremely elegant perfect balance of emotion and tempi and highly supportive of the vocal line. Troyanos delicate and very moving. Originally recorder 19771. 1. Overture 2. Act 1. No. 2. Shake the Cloud from Off Your...

Opera's greatest moments, All the opera you'll ever need! The world's most famous arias and choruses from the greatest operas of all time.1. O Mio Babbino Caro 2. Duo Des Fleurs 3. Nessun Dorma 4. Ch?Ur de L'enclume 5. Ebben? N? Andro Lontana 6. Within...

Opera may not have been of central importance to Rachmaninov's long and diverse creative life but, relatively early in his career, he completed two one-act operas.1. Introduction 2. The Old Gypsy's Narrative 3. Women's Dance 4. Men's Dance 5. Aleko's...

One of Donizetti' most emotionally raw operas, Roberto Devereux ossia Il conte di Essex was also the third to be loosely based on episodes in the life of Queen Elizabeth I.1. Act 1. Prelude. Geme!... Pallor Funero 2. Act 1. All'afflitto ?¿ Dolce Il...