Joyce DiDonato, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano, invites you into a world of natural beauty and musical splendor with her 2022 album "EDEN." Released on April 22, 2022, under the Warner Classics label, this operatic journey is a celebration of our connection to nature, featuring a rich repertoire that spans from the 17th to the 21st centuries.
"EDEN" is a collection of 18 tracks, each meticulously selected and performed with DiDonato's signature artistry. The album opens with Charles Ives' "The Unanswered Question" and closes with two original compositions, "Earth’s New Heaven" and "Seeds of Hope," written by DiDonato herself. In between, you'll find works by composers such as Mahler, Handel, Gluck, and Copland, each piece a testament to the power of nature and its influence on human emotion.
The album was recorded in September 2021 at the Teatro Comunale di Lonigo in Italy, with DiDonato joined by her long-time collaborators, il pomo d'oro, and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev. The result is a captivating exploration of the natural world, as seen through the lens of some of history's most renowned composers.
"EDEN" is not just an album; it's an experience. DiDonato's powerful vocals and the orchestra's lush arrangements transport you to a world where nature and music intertwine. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "EDEN" offers a unique and enchanting listening experience. So, immerse yourself in the sounds of nature and let Joyce DiDonato guide you through this musical garden of earthly delights.
Tracks
Ives: The Unanswered QuestionCharles Ives, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Portman: The First Morning of the WorldRachel Portman, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 2, "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft!"Gustav Mahler, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Marini: Scherzi e canzone, Op. 5: No. 3, Con le stelle in ciel che maiBiagio Marini, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Mysliveček: Adamo ed Eva, Pt. 2: "Toglierò le sponde al mare"Josef Mysliveček, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Copland: 8 Poems of Emily Dickinson: No. 1, Nature, the Gentlest MotherAaron Copland, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Valentini: Sonata enharmonica in G MinorGiovanni Valentini, Maxim Emelyanychev
Cavalli: La Calisto, Act 1: "Piante ombrose"Francesco Cavalli, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Danza degli spettri e delle furieChristoph Willibald Gluck, Maxim Emelyanychev
Gluck: Ezio, Wq. 15, Act 3: "Misera, dove son!"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Gluck: Ezio, Wq. 15, Act 3: "Ah! non son io che parlo"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Pt. 1: "As with Rosy Steps the Morn"George Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 3, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen"Gustav Mahler, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Wagner / Arr. Mottl for Voice and Orchestra: 5 Gedichte für eine Frauenstimme: No. 4, SchmerzenRichard Wagner, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1: "Frondi tenere e belle"George Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1: "Ombra mai fù"George Frideric Handel, Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo D'oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Earth’s New HeavenBeautiful Chorus, Joyce DiDonato
Seeds of HopeCanterbury Choir Bishop Ramsey School, Mike Roberts, Joyce DiDonato, Guildhall Session Orchestra
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