Artist
Umberto Giordano
Personb. 1867 · Foggia, Italy, Italy
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Bio
Umberto Giordano (1867–1948) was an Italian composer whose operas formed part of the verismo movement. Born in Foggia, he studied at the Naples Conservatory and achieved early success with Mala vita (1892). His most enduring work, Andrea Chénier (1896), remains a staple of the international repertory, while Fedora (1898) and other operas further established his reputation in Italy and abroad.
Popular tracks
- 14:59
Andrea Chénier / Act III: "La mamma morta"
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- 23:01
Marina, Pt. 1: Introduction and Chorus. Son là su l’altura!
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- 31:37
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Ha fin la pugna
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- 42:23
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 2: Soccorso! asilo!
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- 53:02
Andrea Chénier: Come un bel dì di maggio
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- 62:35
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 1: "O pastorelle, addio!" (Coro)
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- 73:37
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 2: La mia ferita – Tolto ai materni baci
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- 85:08
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Oh! qual selvaggia ebbrezza
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- 90:54
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 2: Va via! Patria e vendetta sono a me leggi
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- 102:00
Marina, Pt. 2, Scene 1: Aria di Giorgio. Ah! sempre l'istessa vision!
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- 111:27
Marina, Pt. 1, Scene 2: Chi sei! Fra questi biechi monti
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- 122:35
Marina, Pt. 2: Preludio
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Albums
Great Opera Arias
Album · 2025
Giordano: Marina
Album · 2026
Arias
Album · 2022
Great Opera Choruses
Album · 2025
Giordano: Fedora
Album · 2011
Opera Spectacular
Album · 2000
Andrea Chénier
Album · 2022
Romanze & Canzoni: Vol. 1
Album · 2000
Giordano: Andrea Chénier (Live)
Album · 2014
28 Great Performances, Vol. 2
Album · 2000
The Artistry of Fernando de la Mora
Album · 1995
Bjoerling in Opera
Album · 2000