The great soprano Martina Arroyo enjoyed on an unparalleled career on the international stages of opera houses that lasted from the 1960's to the 1980's. Coming from a mixed African-American and Puerto Rican background, she was one of the early singers in the opera world to cross the racial line. Her youthful, dramatic soprano made her an ideal Verdi and Puccini heroine but she could also draw upon the dark, lyrical qualities of her voice to beautifully interpret intimate songs. In this Schwetzingen Festival recital she was at the height of her vocal abilities.

Tracklist:

Les Soirees Musicales (Text By P. Metastasio And C. Pepoli): No. 5. L'invito
Les Soirees Musicales (Text By P. Metastasio And C. Pepoli): No. 1. La Promesa
Les Soirees Musicales (Text By P. Metastasio And C. Pepoli): No. 8. La Danza, "Tarantella Napoletana"
Ganymed (Ganymede), Op. 19, No. 3, D. 544
Die Junge Nonne, Op. 43, No. 1, D. 828
Das Echo, Op. 130, D. 990c
Rastlose Liebe, Op. 5, No. 1, D. 138
5 Lieder, Op. 107 (Text By P. Heyse): 5 Lieder, Op. 107: No. 5. Madchenlied
7 Lieder, Op. 95 (Text By P. Heyse): 7 Lieder, Op. 95: No. 6. Madchenlied
7 Lieder, Op. 95: No. 1. Das Madchen
9 Gesange, Op. 69: No. 9. Madchenfluch (A Maiden's Curse)
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 1. Mein Lied Ertont, Ein Liebespsalm (I Chant My Lay, A Hymn Of Love)
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 2. Ei, Wie Mein Triangel Wunderherrlich Lautet (Hark, How My Triangle)
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 3. Rings Ist Der Wald So Stumm Und Still (Silent And Lone The Woods Aroun
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 4. Als Die Alte Mutter (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 5. Reingestimmt Die Saiten (Tune The Strings, Oh Gipsy)
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 6. In Dem Weiten, Breiten, Luft'gen Leinenkleide (In His Wide And Amp
Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104 (Sung In German): No. 7. Horstet Hoch Der Habicht Auf Den Felsenhohen (Cloudy Hieghts Of Tatra)
I Stood On The River Of Jordan
Little David Play On Your Harp
A City Called Heaven, "I Am A Poor Pilgrim Of Sorrow"
Who'll Be A Witness For My Lord, "Witness"

UPC: 4010276025160
Label: Swrmusic
Release Date: 8.28.12
Format: CD

Martina Arroyo - Liederabend 1968 (CD)