Great Operatic Arias

by Yvonne Kenny, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry

Tracklist

  1. Gianni Schicchi: Lauretta's Solo "Oh, my beloved father"2:44
  2. Idomeneo: Act III: Ilia's Aria "Gentle zephyrs, soft caressing"5:30
  3. The Indian Queen: Act I: Aerial Spirit's Solo "I attempt from love's sickness"1:35
  4. Rinaldo: Act II: Almirena's Aria "Hear thou my weeping"4:21
  5. Linda From Chamonix: Act I: Linda and Carlo's Love Duet "Linda! Linda!"6:45
  6. The Pearl Fishers: Act II: Leïla's Recitative and Aria "I'm all alone here in the night" - "As once before, with night to hide him"6:51
  7. Concert Aria for Soprano and Orchestra "Thanks be to you, o gracious patrons!", KV 3833:31
  8. King Arthur: Act V: Venus' Song "Fairest isle"3:05
  9. Joshua: Achsah's Air "Oh! Had I Jubal's lyre"2:43
  10. Semiramide: Act II: Semiramis and Arsaces' Duet "Dark day of dread!"5:00
  11. La Wally: Act I: Wally's Aria "I'll float into the distance"4:25
  12. William Tell: Act II: Mathilde's Romance "Dark, sombre wood"5:03
  13. The Pearl Fishers: Act II: Leïla and Nadir's Love Duet "Leïla! Leïla! Lord Brahma! He is here!" - "Your heart was never tuned to mine"7:33
  14. The Rake's Progress: Act III: Anne's Lullaby "Gently, little boat"3:45
  15. The Mikado: Act II: Yum-Yum's Song "The sun, whose rays"3:03
  16. The Bird Seller: "When you're sent roses in this land"3:09
  17. Kiss Me, Kate: Act I: Lilli Vanessi's Song (So in Love) "Strange, dear, but true, dear"4:22
  18. The Immortal Hour: Act II: Midir's "Faery Song" "How beautiful they are"2:09