Elīna Garanča's voice has developed in a dramatic direction in recent years, leading her to study roles like Amneris and Eboli.
Performer Biography
Elīna Garanča considers the role of Santuzza from 'Cavalleria rusticana' to be her 'song of songs' on this album, as it marked her branching out into dramatic verismo roles.
Recording & Production
The Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, a Spanish orchestra, was chosen for this album and impressed Elīna Garanča with its virtuosity and temperament, despite performing French and Italian repertoire.
Interpretation
Elīna Garanča prefers live performances over studio recordings because the tension and concentration of a single take are lost with multiple repetitions.
Interpretation
Elīna Garanča finds recording in a studio challenging because she needs the stage, freedom of movement, and the energy from an audience.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, 'Strong Women in Moments of Weakness,' is autobiographical for Elīna Garanča, reflecting her personal experiences.
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Arias & Scenes
Verismo: Opera Arias (Verismo: Airs D’Opéras)
Poison d'amour
Opera Arias (Mezzo-Soprano): Domashenko, Marina - Cilea, F. / Saint-Saens, C. / Mussorgsky, M.P. / Rimsky-Korsakov, N.A. / Prokofiev, S.
