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Angela Gheorghiu

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Angela Gheorghiu (born Angela Burlacu, 7 September 1965, in Adjud, Romania) began studying singing at age 14 at the Ciprian Porumbescu Conservatory under Mia Barbu, graduating in 1990 as Mimì in La bohème shortly after the fall of the Ceaușescu regime. She made her international debut at Theater Basel in 1991 and her Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and Vienna State Opera debuts in 1992, followed by the Metropolitan Opera in 1993. Her November 1994 performance as Violetta in a new Royal Opera House production of Verdi’s La traviata, conducted by Georg Solti and broadcast live by BBC Two, brought her international stardom. She married French tenor Roberto Alagna, with whom she performed frequently in concerts and opera productions, in 1996; the couple divorced in 2013.

Gheorghiu is widely regarded as one of the leading sopranos of her generation, especially known for her performances in the operas of Puccini and Verdi, with signature roles including Mimì in La bohème, Magda in La rondine, and the title roles in Tosca and Adriana Lecouvreur. Her voice has been described as “the most instantly recognizable and interesting soprano voice of our time,” with critics noting a dark, vibrant lower range reminiscent of Maria Callas, and she has recorded extensively for Decca and EMI/Warner Classics, earning multiple Gramophone Awards and honorary doctorates. She has appeared at galas and state occasions worldwide, including the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Concert and Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and continues to be celebrated, in one widely quoted assessment, as “the world’s most glamorous opera star.”

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Repertoire

Carmen: Habanera (“L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”)— Georges Bizet
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La Wally: “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana”— Alfredo Catalani
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Manon Lescaut, Act 4: “Sola, perduta, abbandonata”— Giacomo Puccini
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Madama Butterfly— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Ah! Finalmente! Nel terror mio stolto” (Angelotti)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “E sempre lava!” (Sagrestano)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae” (Sagrestano, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Dammi i colori!” (Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Recondita harmonia” (Cavaradossi, Sagrestano)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Ma con quei cani di volterriani” (Sagrestano, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Pieno è il paniere” (Sagrestano, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Gente là dentro!” (Cavaradossi, Angelotti, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Mario! Mario! Mario! Son qui!” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Ora stammi a sentir” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Non la sospiri, la nostra casetta” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Or lasciami al lavoro” (Cavaradossi, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Ah, quegli occhi” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Mia gelosa!” (Cavaradossi, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “È buona la mia Tosca” (Cavaradossi, Angelotti)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Il cannon del castello! Sommo giubilo, Eccellenza!” (Angelotti, Cavaradossi,…— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Tutta qui la cantoria! Presto!” (Sagrestano, Coro)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Un tal baccano in chiesa!” (Scarpia, Sagrestano, Spoletta)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Or tutto è chiaro” (Scarpia, Tosca, Sagrestano)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “La corona! Lo stemma!” (Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Oh mio bel nido insozzato di fango!” (Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 1: “Tre sbirri, una carrozza” (Scarpia, Spoletta, Coro)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Tosca è un buon falco!” (Scarpia, Sciarrone)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Ha più forte sapore” (Scarpia, Sciarrone)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “O galantuomo, come andò la caccia?” (Scarpia, Spoletta)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Ch’io lo trassi in arresto” (Spoletta, Scarpia, Cavaradossi, Coro, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Dov’è Angelotti?” (Scarpia, Cavaradossi, Spoletta, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Pria le forme ordinarie” (Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Ed or fra noi parliam da buoni amici” (Scarpia, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Sciarrone, che dice il Cavalier?” (Scarpia, Sciarrone, Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Orsù, Tosca, parlate” (Scarpia, Tosca, Cavaradossi, Spoletta, Sciarrone)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Floria! Amore” (Cavaradossi, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Nel pozzo, nel giardino. Va, Spoletta” (Scarpia, Cavaradossi, Tosca, Sciarrone)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “L’alba vindice appar” (Cavaradossi, Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “La povera mia cena fu interrotta” (Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Quanto? Il prezzo” (Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Se la giurata fede debbo tradir” (Scarpia, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Come tu mi odi!” (Scarpia, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore” (Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Vedi, le man giunte io stendo a te!” (Tosca, Scarpia)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Chi è là?” (Scarpia, Spoletta, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Io tenni la promessa” (Scarpia, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Tosca, finalmente mia!” (Scarpia, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 2: “Or gli perdono!” (Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: Introduzione— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Io de’ sospiri” (Un pastore)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: Le campane suonano mattutino— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Mario Cavaradossi? A voi” (Carceriere)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Vi resta un’ora” (Carceriere, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: Cavaradossi si mette a scrivere— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “E lucevan le stelle” (Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca” (Cavaradossi, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Il tuo sangue o il mio amore volea” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “O dolci mani mansuete e pure” (Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Senti, l’ora è vicina” (Tosca, Cavaradossi)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Amaro sol per te m’era il morire” (Cavaradossi, Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “E non giungono” (Tosca, Cavaradossi, Carceriere)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Com’è lunga l’attesa!” (Tosca)— Giacomo Puccini
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Tosca, Act 3: “Presto! Su, Mario!” (Tosca, Sciarrone, Spoletta, Coro)— Giacomo Puccini
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Manon, Act 1: Prélude— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Hors-d’œuvres de choix” (L’Hôtelier, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Guillot,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Eh mais, voilà, déjà la ribambelle des bons bourgeois !” (L’Hôtelier,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Allez à l’auberge voisine” (Lescaut, Gardes, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Oh ! Ma coiffure ! Ma toilette !” (Lescaut, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Voyez cette jeune fille !” (Lescaut, Manon, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Je suis encor tout étourdie” (Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Partez ! On sonne !” (Lescaut, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Hôtelier de malheur !” (Guillot, Manon, Brétigny, Javotte, Poussette, Rosette,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Il vous parlait, Manon ?” (Lescaut, Manon, Gardes)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Regardez-moi bien dans les yeux” (Lescaut)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Restons ici, puisqu’il le faut !” (Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Voyons, Manon, plus de chimères !” (Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Quelqu’un ! Vite à mon banc de pierre !” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Mademoiselle ! Eh ! Quoi ?” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Ah ! Parlez-moi ! Je ne suis qu’une pauvre fille” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Par aventure, peut-être avons-nous mieux” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Nous vivrons à Paris tout les deux” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Revenez, Guillot, revenez !” (Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Des Grieux, Manon,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 1: “Plus un sou ! Le tour est très plaisant” (Lescaut, Guillot, L’hôtelier,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: Prélude— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Manon ! Avez-vous peur que mon visage frôle votre visage ?” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Il ne te suffit pas alors de nous aimer ?” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Qui donc se permet un pareil tapage ?” (Des Grieux, La servante, Manon, Lescaut,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Mademoiselle est ma cousine” (Lescaut, Des Grieux, Brétigny)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Je venais d’écrire à mon père” (Des Grieux, Lescaut, Manon, Brétigny)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “C’est parfait, on ne peut mieux dire” (Lescaut, Brétigny, Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Que nous veut-on ?” (Des Grieux, La servante, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Allons ! Il le faut pour lui-même !” (Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Adieu, notre petite table” (Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “C’est lui ! Que ma pâleur ne me trahisse pas” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “En fermant les yeux, je vois là-bas” (Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 2: “Oh ciel, déjà ! Quelqu’un ! Il ne faut pas de trouble-fête” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: Entracte— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Voyez ! Mules à fleurettes, fichus et coqueluchons” (Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “La charmante promenade” (Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Choisir ! Et pourquoi ?” (Lescaut, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Ô Rosalinde, il me faudrait gravir le Pinde” (Lescaut)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Bonjour, Poussette !” (Guillot, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Brétigny)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Voici les élégantes, les belles indolentes” (Brétigny, Manon, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Je marche sur tous les chemins” (Manon, Brétigny, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Obéissons, quand leur voix appelle” (Manon, Brétigny, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Et maintenant, restez seul un instant” (Manon, Brétigny, Choeur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Je ne me trompe pas ? Le comte des Grieux !” (Brétigny, Le comte)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Oui, c’est Manon” (Brétigny, Le comte, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Faut-il donc savoir tant de choses ?” (Le comte, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Un mot encore !” (Manon, Le comte)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Répondez-moi, Guillot!” (Brétigny, Guillot, Manon, Lescaut, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Voici l’opéra !” – Préambule (Brétigny, Guillot, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: Première entrée. Allegro moderato— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: Deuxième entrée. Andante— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: Troisième entrée. Allegro— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: Quatrième entrée. “Non, sa vie à la mienne est pour jamais liée” (Manon,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “C’est fête au Cours-la-Reine !” (Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Quelle éloquence, l’admirable orateur !” (Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Bravo, mon cher, succès complet” (Le comte, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Épouse quelque brave fille” (Le comte, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Je suis seul ! Seul enfin !” (Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Ah ! Fuyez, douce image à mon âme trop chère” (Des Grieux, Le Portier)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Monsieur, je veux parler à l’Abbé des Grieux !” (Manon, Le portier, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “Toi ! Vous ! Oui, c’est moi” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 3: “N’est-ce plus ma main que cette main presse ?” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: Prélude – “Faites vos jeux, messieurs!” (Lescaut, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Je vous jure que l’argent m’appartient” (Lescaut, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “C’est ici que celle que j’aime” (Lescaut, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Chœur)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Bravo, mon cher ! Merci !” (Guillot, Lescaut, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Les…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Mais qui donc nous arrive” (Guillot, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Des Grieux,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Manon, Sphinx étonnant, véritable sirène !” (Des Grieux, Manon, Lescaut)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Un mot, s’il vous plaît, Chevalier !” (Guillot, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Des…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Faites vos jeux, messieurs ! Ce bruit de l’or” (Manon, Poussette, Javotte,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Au jeu ! Permettez-moi de jouer sur parole !” (Lescaut, Guillot, Des Grieux,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Ouvrez ! Au nom du Roi !” (Une voix, Lescaut, Guillot, Des Grieux, Manon, Le comte)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 4: “Oui, je viens t’arracher à la honte” (Le comte, Manon, Des Grieux, Guillot,…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: Prélude – “Manon ! Pauvre Manon !” (Des Grieux, Lescaut, Les archers)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: “Capitaine, ô gué, es-tu fatigué” (Des Grieux, Lescaut, Le sergent, Soldat, Les…— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: “Ah des Grieux ! Ô Manon !” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: “Qu’ai-je à te pardonner” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: “Nous reparlerons du passé” (Manon, Des Grieux)— Jules Massenet
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Manon, Act 5: “N’est-ce plus ma main que cette main presse ?” (Des Grieux, Manon)— Jules Massenet
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Verdi: I vespri siciliani / Act 5: “Mercè, dilette amiche”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Don Carlo / Act 5: “Tu che le vanità”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Rigoletto / Act 1: “Gualtier Maldè! … Caro nome”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Aida / Act 3: “Qui Radames verrà!… O Patria mia”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Il Trovatore / Act 1: “Che più t’arresti?… Tacea la notte placida”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: “Morrò, ma prima in grazia”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Simon Boccanegra / Act 1: “Come in quest’ora bruna”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: La forza del destino / Act 4: “Pace, pace, mio Dio”— Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi: Otello / Act 4: “Era più calmo?… “Piangea cantando”..”Ave Maria”— Giuseppe Verdi
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