Enrich your collection with the spectacular performance of Dimitar Uzunov (1922-1985), an iconic tenor featured in the famous opera voice series from Gega New. Uzunov is celebrated for his powerful vocals and emotive delivery, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Vienna Staatsoper. This exclusive series showcases the exceptional talent of Bulgarian opera singers, highlighting their artistry and contribution to the global opera scene. With their performance at leading European theatres and international recognition, these opera luminaries have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.
The recordings in this release (studio and documentary) were made in the 1950s and 1960s – a time when Dimitar Uzunov’s singing career was at its height.
Famous Opera Voices of Bulgaria · Dimitar Uzunov, tenor
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO
Pagliacci
[1] Aria of Canio: “Vesti la giubba” 3:56
[2] Aria of Canio: “No! Pagliaccio non son...” 2:56
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Il Trovatore
[3] Aria of Manrico from Act 3: “Ah si, ben mio” 2:50
Aida
[4] Aria of Radames from Scene 1 4:02
Othello
[5] Duet of Othello and Iago from Act 2 11:27
GEORGES BIZET
Carmen
[6] Aria of Don José from Act 2: “La fleur que tu m'avais jetée...” 3:38
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Queen of Spades
[7] Aria of German from Scene 7: “Shto nasha zhizn? Igra!” 2:19
Iolanta
[8] Duet of Iolanta and Vaudemont 16:22
LYUBOMIR PIPKOV
Momchil
[9] Aria of Momchil from Scene 5 2:35
PARASHKEV HADJIEV
[10] Grozdano Mome 2:11
Total: 56:16