The Most Beloved Opera Choruses

Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera/Sixten Ehrling

 

Ever since the birth of operatic art, in late 16th century Italy, nearly all operas have included choruses of various proportions – setting the mood, commenting on the action, or providing festive openings, interludes and conclusions.

On this CD the most beloved choruses in the operatic repertoire are presented in a magnificent recording by the Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera, conducted by Sixten Ehrling.

The soloists are: Carina Morling, mezzo-soprano, Ingrid Tobiasson, mezzo soprano, Magnus Kyhle, tenor and Anders Lorentzson, bass.

We hear The Chorus of the Sailors and Girls from The Flying Dutchman, the Prisoner’s Chorus from Nebuchadnezzar, the Soldiers’ Chorus from Faust, the Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore, the Gipsy/Matador Choruses from La Traviata and many others.

Chorus Masters: Christina Hörnell and Bo Wannefors.

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    • 1.
      The flying Dutchman, Akt III Music: Richard Wagner
      9'56
    • 2.
      Nabucco, Akt III Music: Giuseppe Verdi
      4'18
    • 3.
      Faust, Akt IV Music: Charles Gounod
      4'55
    • 4.
      Maria Stuarda, Akt II Music: Gaetano Donizetti
      5'47
    • 5.
      Tannhäuser, Akt II Music: Richard Wagner
      6'42
    • 6.
      Il Trovatore, Akt II Music: Giuseppe Verdi
      2'59
    • 7.
      Lohengrin, Akt III Music: Richard Wagner
      8'41
    • 8.
      Prince Igor, Akt II Music: Alexandr Borodin
      12'15
    • 9.
      La Traviata, Akt II Music: Giuseppe Verdi
      6'02
    • 10.
      Cavalleria Rusticana Music: Pietro Mascagni
      6'31
    • 11.
      Aida Music: Giuseppe Verdi
      8'32
  • Total playtime 76'41

Compact Disc // CAP 21520 // Classical/Choir // Releasedate: 1 January, 1996