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Romantique

Romantique

Elīna Garanča, Filarmonica del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Yves Abel

Duration61 Min

Camille Saint-Saëns

Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288 / Act II

Hector Berlioz

La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 4

Album insights

Jonas Kaufmann, an acclaimed tenor, unearthed a collection of rarely recorded Mozart Concert Arias during his studies for various opera roles. These hidden gems, discovered in a Munich music store, inspired Kaufmann to pursue the next recording project. With the London Symphony Orchestra led by Sir Antonio Pappano, they delved into ten arias that span Mozart's illustrious career. Ranging from passion and tragedy to joy and humor, the selected pieces showcase a diverse spectrum of emotions, marking a captivating musical journey. “I was captivated by the find and knew instantly that this was my next endeavor,” Kaufmann shared, highlighting Pappano’s enthusiastic collaboration in bringing these lesser-known works to life.