Plaisir d'Amour
The great Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu came to prominence in 1994 when Sir Georg Solti selected her for the lead in Verdi's La traviata at the Royal Opera House. 25 years on, she celebrates that legendary performance with an album for Decca Classics, the label that issued her Traviata recording. Joined at the piano by compatriot Alexandra Dariescu, she sings classic songs by composers including Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, and the Romanian George Stephănescu.
©℗ 2019 Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Stephănescu • Cântecul fluieraşului din feeria (Arr. A. Tudor) • Cântecul fluieraşului din feeriaCântecul fluieraşului din feeria (Arr. A. Tudor)
Cântecul fluieraşului din feeriaAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, The Wathen Hall, St. Paul’s School - Stephănescu • Mândruliță de la munteMândruliță de la munteAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School
- Debussy • Nuit d'étoiles L 2 (4) • Nuit d'étoiles, sous tes voilesNuit d'étoiles L 2 (4)
Nuit d'étoiles, sous tes voilesAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Debussy • Beau soir L 84 (6) • Lorsque au soleil couchant les rivières sont rosesBeau soir L 84 (6)
Lorsque au soleil couchant les rivières sont rosesAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Fauré • Mélodies op. 7 • 1. Après un rêveMélodies op. 7
1. Après un rêveAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Fauré • Mélodies 'de Venise' op. 58 • 1. MandolineMélodies 'de Venise' op. 58
1. MandolineAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Rachmaninoff • Romances op. 8 • 5. Son (The Dream)Romances op. 8
5. Son (The Dream)Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Rachmaninoff • Romances op. 14 • 11. Vesenniye vody (Spring waters)Romances op. 14
11. Vesenniye vody (Spring waters)Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Paisiello • L'amor contrastato "La molinara" R 1.76: 'Nel cor più non mi sento' (Rachelina, Calloandro, Pistofolo, Act II) • Nel cor più non mi sentoL'amor contrastato "La molinara" R 1.76: 'Nel cor più non mi sento' (Rachelina, Calloandro, Pistofolo, Act II)
Nel cor più non mi sentoAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Bellini • Vaga luna, che inargenti (Version for Voice and Piano) • Vaga luna, che inargentiVaga luna, che inargenti (Version for Voice and Piano)
Vaga luna, che inargentiAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Tosti • Ideale • Io ti seguiiIdeale
Io ti seguiiAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Tosti • Sogno • Ho sognato che stavi a ginocchiSogno
Ho sognato che stavi a ginocchiAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Tosti • La serenata • Vola, o serenata, la mia diletta è solaLa serenata
Vola, o serenata, la mia diletta è solaAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Rameau • Le grillon • Au coin de l'âtre oú je tisonneLe grillon
Au coin de l'âtre oú je tisonneAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Chopin • Étude in E major op. 10/3 B. 74 'Tristesse' (Arr. Voice and Piano)Étude in E major op. 10/3 B. 74 'Tristesse' (Arr. Voice and Piano)Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School
- Martini • Plaisir d'amour • Plaisir d’amour ne dure qu’un momentPlaisir d'amour
Plaisir d’amour ne dure qu’un momentAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Hahn • Chansons grises (1887-1890) • 5. L'heure exquiseChansons grises (1887-1890)
5. L'heure exquiseAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Strauss • Lieder (Songs) op. 27 TrV 170 • 4. MorgenLieder (Songs) op. 27 TrV 170
4. MorgenAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Strauss • Lieder (Songs) op. 27 TrV 170 • 2. CäcilieLieder (Songs) op. 27 TrV 170
2. CäcilieAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Balfe • The Bohemian Girl: 'I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls' (Arr. A. Tudor) • I dreamt I dwelt in marble hallsThe Bohemian Girl: 'I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls' (Arr. A. Tudor)
I dreamt I dwelt in marble hallsAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Brediceanu • Cine m-aude cântândCine m-aude cântândAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School
- Villa-Lobos • Floresta do Amazonas (1958) (Version for Voice and Piano) • 4. Melodia Sentimental (Sentimental Melody)Floresta do Amazonas (1958) (Version for Voice and Piano)
4. Melodia Sentimental (Sentimental Melody)Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School - Obradors • Canciones Clásicas Españolas, Vol. 3 (1921-1941) • 6. El vitoCanciones Clásicas Españolas, Vol. 3 (1921-1941)
6. El vitoAngela Gheorghiu (Soprano), Alexandra Dariescu (Piano)2018, London, Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School