Mozart - Arias

Chen Reiss is one of the world’s most accomplished sopranos. She has performed leading parts at the Vienna State Opera, Bavarian State Opera, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Teatro alla Scala and many others... she has also appeared with many distinguished conductors. In this masterclass, she guides members of the Philharmonia Chorus. Founded by Walter Legge in 1957, the Philharmonia Chorus quickly established itself as one of Europe’s premier choruses.

This new masterclass features Chen Reiss, with members of the UK's Philharmonia Chorus, and is devoted to the arias of Mozart.

The masterclass' program includes Così fan tutte, La clemenza di Tito, Die Zauberflöte, Idomeneo, re di Creta, Le nozze di Figaro, Die Zauberflöte.

Repertoire, in detail:

• Così fan tutte K588 - Despina’s aria “Una donna a quindici anni”
• La clemenza di Tito K621 - Sesto’s aria “Parto! Ma tu ben mio”
• Die Zauberflöte K620 - Sarastro’s aria “O Isis und Osiris”
• Idomeneo K366 - Ilia’s aria “Padre, germani, addio”
• Le nozze di Figaro K492 - Cherubino’s aria “Non so più cosa son”
• Die Zauberflöte K620 - Tamino’s aria “Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön”

In partnership with The Masterclass Media Foundation Archives, which provides a valuable educational resource in order to perpetuate musical passion and knowledge from one generation to another. [MMF046]