Ramn Vargas: Opera Arias A Masterful Collection of Bel Canto and Romantic Classics CDProduct InformationUPC:0845221051659Product Type:Audio CDFormat:Digital RecordingGenre:Classical / OperaArtist:Ramn Vargas (Tenor)Orchestra:Budapest Symphony OrchestraConductor:Riccardo FrizzaRecording Location:Magyar Rdi Studio 22, BudapestRecording Year:2012Producer & Editor:Pter AczlSound Engineer:Dnes RdleyLabel:CapriccioCatalog Number:C5165Release Year:2013Made in AustriaOverviewRenowned Mexican tenor Ramn Vargas presents a captivating collection of opera arias showcasing his lyrical and expressive voice. Recorded with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Riccardo Frizza, this album spans beloved works from the Italian bel canto tradition and Romantic opera repertoire.Highlights include Ponchiellis passionate "Cielo e mar" fromLa Gioconda, Verdis dramatic "O inferno! Amelia qui" fromSimon Boccanegra, and Puccinis iconic "Nessun dorma" fromTurandot. The program also features stirring arias by Boito, Cilea, Gounod, Massenet, and Berlioz, displaying Vargass versatility across styles and languages.This 12-track album offers a journey through some of operas most memorable moments, marked by Vargass warm timbre and impeccable phrasing.Track ListingLa Gioconda(Ponchielli) "Cielo e mar" (Enzos aria) 4:36Simon Boccanegra(Verdi) "O inferno! Amelia qui" (Gabrieles aria) 5:05Mefistofele(Boito) "Dai campi, dai prati" (Fausts aria, Act 1) 2:21Mefistofele(Boito) "Giunto sul passo estremo" (Fausts aria, Epilogue) 2:57Tosca(Puccini) "Recondita armonia" (Cavaradossis aria, Act 1) 2:40Larlesiana(Cilea) "E la solita storia del pastore" (Federicos lament, Act 2) 4:30Faust(Gounod) "Salut demeure chaste et pure" (Fausts aria, Act 3) 4:51Tosca(Puccini) "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossis aria, Act 3) 2:52Werther(Massenet) "Pourquoi me rveiller" (Werthers aria, Act 3) 3:34La Damnation de Faust(Berlioz) "Nature immense" (Fausts aria, Part 4) 4:08I due Foscari(Verdi) "Notte! ...perpetua notte" (Jacopos aria, Act 2) 5:40Turandot(Puccini) "Nessun dorma" (Calafs aria, Act 3) 2:59Product FeaturesFormat:1 Audio CDGenre:Italian and French Romantic Opera AriasLanguage:Italian, FrenchVocal Range:Tenor (Lyrical & Dramatic)Artists:Ramn Vargas (Tenor), Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Frizza (Conductor)Recording Quality:High-quality digital studio recordingInteresting FactsRamn Vargas, born in Mexico in 1960, is internationally celebrated for his elegant and expressive tenor voice.This album captures a broad operatic spectrum from Romantic Italian masterpieces to French lyricism.Conductor Riccardo Frizza is known for his expertise in Italian opera, enhancing Vargass vocal performance with sensitive orchestral support.The Budapest Symphony Orchestra brings vibrant and nuanced accompaniment to each aria.Publishers 2013 Capriccio, Vienna, Austria Recorded at Magyar Rdi Studio 22, Budapest Produced and digitally edited by Pter Aczl Engineered by Dnes Rdley Cover photo by Adolfo Butrn Artwork by sowiesodesign.de Made in AustriaWe value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!HashtagsEnglish:#RamonVargas #OperaArias #TenorArias #BudapestSymphonyOrchestra #RiccardoFrizza #Ponchielli #Verdi #Puccini #ClassicalOpera #CapriccioGerman:#RamonVargas #Opernarien #Tenorarien #BudapestSymphonyOrchester #RiccardoFrizza #Ponchielli #Verdi #Puccini #KlassischeOper #Capriccio