Aigul (CD) – Aigul Akhmetshina

Composers: Georges Bizet, Jules Massenet, Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini
Artists: Aigul Akhmetshina, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Daniel Rustioni
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Decca
Release Date: August 23, 2024

Aigul Akhmetshina is the fiery young mezzo taking the opera world by storm, and at the age of 27 has already etched her name in history. She has become the youngest artist ever to take on the title role of Bizet’s Carmen at both the Royal Opera House and the Metropolitan Opera, both of whom have created new productions around her. 

“[She has] wowed audiences across the globe with her powerful voice and undeniable stage presence.” – Vogue

Track Listing:

1. Habanera, “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle,” Carmen, Act I
2. “Près des remparts de Séville,” Carmen, Act I
3. “Mêlons! Coupons!,” Carmen, Act III
4. “Carreau! Pique!... La mort!,” Carmen, Act III
5. “Werther! Werther! Qui m’aurait dit la place...,” Werther, Act III
6. “Va! Laisse couler mes larmes,” Werther, Act III
7. “Ascolta! Se Romeo t’uccise un figlio,” I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Act I
8. “La tremenda ultrice spada,” I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Act I
9. “Deh! Tu, bell’anima,” I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Act II
10. “Nacqui all’affanno,” La Cenerentola, Act II
11. “Non più mesta,” La Cenerentola, Act II
12. “Una voce poco fa,” Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act I
13. “Io sono docile,” Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act I
14. “The Nightingale,” traditional

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