Homage to Maria Callas / Soprano Angela Gheorghiu

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Album Summary

Performers

• Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Karen Jones (Flute)
• Luisa Tuck (Cello)
• Tom Watmouch (Clarinet)
• James Valenti

Conductor

• Armiliato, Marco

Ensemble

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Composers

• Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921)
• Umberto Giordano (1867 - 1948)
• Francesco Cilèa (1866 - 1950)
• Vincenzo Bellini (1801 - 1835)
• Alfredo Catalani (1854 - 1893)
• Luigi Cherubini (1760 - 1842)
• Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901)
• Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924)
• Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857 - 1919)
• Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875)
• Jules Massenet (1842 - 1912)
• Charles Gounod (Composer) (1818 - 1893)

Notes & Reviews:

Homage to Maria Callas is a collection of beloved French and Italian operatic masterpieces performed by Angela Gheorghiu, the defining diva of this century. The program is inspired by the career and recordings of Maria Callas, the greatest diva of the last century. The arias are shared favorites of both Callas and Gheorghiu, and Angela's new recording demonstrates once again her extraordinary vocal and emotional range.

Angela Gheorghiu said recently, "Callas was original in everything she did; she was a phenomenon. In every performance she gave her all. She was the most wonderful painter and you can always hear exactly the right colour in her voice. Just hearing her sound, you understand all the power or fragility of her emotions. That's a rare talent and a great gift." Gheorghiu continued, "EMI was her record label and it's mine too. It feels like a family".

Recorded in London and in New York, the repertoire of Gheorghiu's first studio recital in six years (during which time she recorded several complete operas, including a multiaward- winning Madama Butterfly [5099926418728]), shows her versatility in lyric, spinto and mezzo roles, with each of which she feels a strong emotional connection. The Deluxe Edition comprises a CD encased in a hardcover book containing an essay from Angela in three languages, a gallery of glamorous new photos and exclusive access to a video and mini-feature on the making of the CD.

"She has earned her place as one of the best sopranos of her generation and it has been said that her voice is 'perhaps the most instantly recognizable and interesting soprano voice of our time... a liquid instrument of great beauty'" -Gramophone

"She occupies [Callas's] role with aplomb. Gheorghiu animates these arias with such gusto that her interpretations sometimes border on the eccentric, so enthusiastic is her characterisation; but there's always a repository of effortless technique to draw upon...for emotional impact, the honours must go to her interpretation of "Ebben? ne andrò lontana", from La Wally." -The Independent

BBC Music Magazine
It's generally good news. The bloom in the middle of the voice may have lost its sheen, but the top is as glorious as ever and the lower register is edging Gheorghiu towards the spinto repertoire... What both [Callas and Gheorghiu] share is an unfailing instinct for the right dramatic choice. So Gheorghiu's Mimi is now tough as well as tender and her Violetta... a woman who knows that Alfredo is her last romantic roll of the dice.

Gramophone Magazine
Gheorghiu is always recognisably herself... Marco Armiliato's lively accompaniments second his soprano when she is at her most urgent. Together, they cap the recital with a riveting account of Violetta's Act 1 scene, where she really shines - not Callas back from the dead but Gheorghiu plain and simple, and full of life.

International Record Review
In such a legato-dominated programme, Armiliato's ability to breathe with his singer is welcome, as is the loveliness of the RPO's playing.

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010).

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Puccini, Giacomo : La bohème :: Donde lieta uscì

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 3 min. 13 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1896

Gounod, Charles : Faust :: Jewel Song

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1856-1859

Bellini, Vincenzo : Il Pirata, opera :: Cor sorriso d'innocenza

• Performers: Karen Jones (Flute); Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 3 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1827

Leoncavallo, Ruggero : Pagliacci :: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo! ... Stridono lassú

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 51 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1892

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) : Samson et Dalila :: Mon cour s'ouvre à ta voix

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 5 min. 38 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1859-1877

Catalani, Alfredo : La Wally :: Ebben? ne andrò lontana

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 3 min. 41 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1892

Bizet, Georges : Carmen, opera :: Habanera

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 11 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1873-1874

Giordano, Umberto : Andrea Chénier :: La mamma morta

• Performers: Luisa Tuck (Cello); Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 5 min. 12 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1896

Cherubini, Luigi : Medea :: Dei tuoi figli la madre

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 43 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: circa 1797

Massenet, Jules : Le Cis :: Pleurez, mes yeux!

• Performers: Tom Watmouch (Clarinet); Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 5 min. 37 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta

Francesco Cilèa (1866 - 1950) : Adriana Lecouvreur :: Poveri fiori

• Performer: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 3 min. 32 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1902

Verdi, Giuseppe : La traviata :: E strano! ... Ah fors'è lui che l'anima

• Performers: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano); James Valenti
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 6 min. 26 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1853

Verdi, Giuseppe : La traviata :: Follie! follie! ... Sempre libera

• Performers: James Valenti; Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano)
• Conductor: Marco Armiliato
• Notes: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (02/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (04/2010/08/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (04/2010/08/2010); MSR Studios, New York (04/2010/08/2010); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (05/2010); Henry Wood Hall, London (05/2010); MSR Studios, New York (05/2010)
• Running Time: 4 min. 38 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1853