Music release
The #1 Soprano Album (2 CD)
2002 Decca double-CD compilation of 33 soprano and mezzo-soprano arias and songs pressed in the USA.
US pressing, 2002[1]
United States · supported
Evidence reviewed
Context, dates & evidence notes
- Evidence observed
- 2026-09-14
- Known applicable from
- 2002
- Pack
- 2 CD set
Two CDs made in the USA by UML; matrices 289 472 1802 01 and 289 472 1812 01, mastering SID IFPI L006, mould SID IFPI 0344 and IFPI 0353
Tracks
| 1-1 | Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro Written by Giacomo Puccini · Renée Fleming, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Mackerras[2] | 2:53 |
| 1-2 | Lakmé : “Sous le dome épais …” (Flower Duet) Written by Léo Delibes · Jane Berbié, Joan Sutherland, Orchestre philharmonique de Monte‐Carlo, Richard Bonynge[2] | 5:04 |
| 1-3 | La Wally: Ebben? ... ne andrò lontana Written by Alfredo Catalani · Renata Tebaldi, Orchestre philharmonique de Monte‐Carlo, Fausto Cleva[2] | 5:01 |
| 1-4 | Die Fledermaus: Mein Herr Marquis Written by Johann Strauss II · Edita Gruberová, Chor der Wiener Staatsoper, Wiener Philharmoniker, André Previn[2] | 3:36 |
| 1-5 | Chants d’Auvergne: Baïlèro Written by Joseph Canteloube · Frederica von Stade, Utah Symphony, Joseph Silverstein[2] | 6:41 |
| 1-6 | Norma: Casta diva Written by Vincenzo Bellini Discogs lists 6:50 · Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Bonynge[2] | 6:04 |
| 1-7 | Le Nozze di Figaro: Che soave zeffiretto Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Barbara Hendricks, Lucia Popp, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner[2] | 2:55 |
| 1-8 | Die Zauberflöte: Der Hölle Rache Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sumi Jo is credited in Hangul on MusicBrainz · Sumi Jo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti[2] | 2:55 |
| 1-9 | Die Entführung aus dem Serail: Welche Wonne, welche Lust Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Kathleen Battle, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine[2] | 2:45 |
| 1-10 | Les Vêpres siciliennes: Merce, dilette amiche Written by Giuseppe Verdi Discogs credits Gianandrea Gavazzeni as conductor · Anita Cerquetti, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino[2] | 3:55 |
| 1-11 | Rigoletto: Caro nome Written by Giuseppe Verdi · Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Armando Gabba, Edita Gruberová, William Matteuzzi, Geoffrey Moses, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Giuseppe Sinopoli[2] | 6:35 |
| 1-12 | Tosca: Vissi d’arte Written by Giacomo Puccini · Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan[2] | 3:28 |
| 1-13 | Madama Butterfly: Un bel di vedremi Written by Giacomo Puccini Discogs lists 2:40 · Régine Crespin, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes[2] | 4:26 |
| 1-14 | La Rondine: Chi, il bel sogno di Doretta Written by Giacomo Puccini · Renata Tebaldi, Philharmonia Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis[2] | 2:44 |
| 1-15 | La Bohème: Quando m’en vo’ Written by Giacomo Puccini · Mirella Freni, Elizabeth Harwood, Rolando Panerai, Luciano Pavarotti, Michel Sénéchal, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan[2] | 2:48 |
| 1-16 | La Bohème: Si, mi chiamano Mimì Written by Giacomo Puccini · Angela Gheorghiu, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Riccardo Chailly[2] | 4:58 |
| 1-17 | Ave Maria Written by Franz Schubert · Leontyne Price, Wiener Großstadtkinderchor, Wiener Singverein, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan[2] | 5:26 |
| 2-1 | Carmen: L’Amour est un oiseau rebelle Written by Georges Bizet · Marilyn Horne, The Manhattan Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, John Mauceri, Leonard Bernstein[2] | 4:58 |
| 2-2 | Les Contes d’Hoffman: Belle Nuit, ô nuit d’amour Written by Jacques Offenbach · Susanne Marsee, Beverly Sills, London Symphony Orchestra, Julius Rudel[2] | 4:17 |
| 2-3 | Il barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poca fa Written by Gioachino Rossini · Teresa Berganza, Orchestra del Teatro di San Carlo, Orchestra Rossini di Napoli, Silvio Varviso[2] | 5:54 |
| 2-4 | La Traviata: È strano! ... Ah fors'è lui ... sempre libera Written by Giuseppe Verdi · Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari‐Pradelli[2] | 6:48 |
| 2-5 | Le Nozze di Figaro: Giunse alfin il momento Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Barbara Bonney, Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra, Arnold Östman[2] | 3:42 |
| 2-6 | Don Giovanni: In quali eccessi ... Mi tradì Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Erich Leinsdorf[2] | 3:39 |
| 2-7 | Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria Written by Heitor Villa‐Lobos · Kiri Te Kanawa, Lynn Harrell[2] | 6:44 |
| 2-8 | Ave Maria Written by Charles‐François Gounod Discogs credits Gounod and J. S. Bach · Kiri Te Kanawa, Utah Symphony, Julius Rudel[2] | 2:48 |
| 2-9 | Rinaldo: Lascia ch’io pianga Written by Georg Friedrich Händel · Kiri Te Kanawa, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood[2] | 4:16 |
| 2-10 | Samson: Let the Bright Seraphim Written by Georg Friedrich Händel · Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Joan Sutherland, Harry Dilley, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari‐Pradelli[2] | 5:55 |
| 2-11 | Andrea Chénier: La mamma morta Written by Umberto Giordano · Montserrat Caballé, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly[2] | 5:15 |
| 2-12 | Martha: Last Rose of Summer Written by Friedrich von Flotow · Renée Fleming, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate[2] | 4:53 |
| 2-13 | Manon Lescaut: In quelle trine morbide Written by Giacomo Puccini · Maria Chiara, Orchester der Wiener Volksoper, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Nello Santi[2] | 2:29 |
| 2-14 | Tristan und Isolde: Mild und leise Written by Richard Wagner · Birgit Nilsson, Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele, Karl Böhm[2] | 6:17 |
| 2-15 | Carmina Burana: Cour d’amours: In trutina Written by Carl Orff · Barbara Bonney, Wiener Philharmoniker, André Previn[2] | 2:32 |
| 2-16 | Shenandoah Written by Traditional · Marilyn Horne, London Voices, English Chamber Orchestra, Carl Davis[2] | 3:09 |
Release facts
- Barcode
- 028947217923 check digit OK
- Brand
- Decca
- Category
- Audio Visual/Photography, Audio Visual Media, Pre-Recorded or Digital Content Media, CD/MD - Pre-recorded
- Pack
- 2 CD set
- Sold in
- 🇺🇸 United States[1], 🇨🇦 Canada[2]
- GS1 prefix
- 002 · United States and Canada
- Artists
- Various Artists
- Label
- Decca
- Record company
- Universal Classics Group
- Catalogue number
- 289 472 180-2
- Format
- cd, 2 discs
- Released
- 2002 · US, CA
- Genre
- Classical, Opera
- Running time
- 145.79 min
- Edition
- Compilation
- Copyright
- Universal Classics Group
- Phonographic copyright
- Universal Classics Group
About this product
The #1 Soprano Album is a two-CD compilation on the Decca label, released in 2002 with catalogue number 289 472 180-2.[1] Its 33 tracks gather opera arias and songs by sopranos and mezzo-sopranos including Renée Fleming, Joan Sutherland, Leontyne Price, Kiri Te Kanawa, Renata Tebaldi, Kathleen Battle, Teresa Berganza, Marilyn Horne and Birgit Nilsson, from "O mio babbino caro" to Wagner's "Mild und leise".[3] Discogs credits Universal Classics Group with the copyrights and says the discs were made in the USA by UML, Universal Music's plant in Grover, North Carolina.[1][4] MusicBrainz lists the same barcode as a 2002 Canadian release.[2]
More about this product
The old Barcodepedia listed this barcode in 2007 as "The #1 Sopranos Album" on CD.[5]
Where it's sold
🇺🇸 United States
Discogs release 28985530[1] sourced
- Listing observed
- Made in
- United States
Discogs release 28985530 carries this barcode (text "0 28947 21792 3"), release country US, discs "MADE IN USA BY UML"; Discogs marketplace figures carry no currency and are not recorded as a price
🇨🇦 Canada
MusicBrainz release[2] sourced
- Listing observed
MusicBrainz release with this barcode gives a 2002 release event in Canada and links amazon.ca ASIN B000060OHV; Discogs gives US for the same barcode, so Canada may be an import listing
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Discogs
Discogs release 28985530: Various - The #1 Soprano Album (US, 2 CD, 289 472 180-2)
catalogue · Accessed 2026-09-14
Source & attribution [1] ↗MusicBrainz
MusicBrainz release: The #1 Soprano Album (CA, 2002, 2 CD)
catalogue · Accessed 2026-09-14
Source & attribution [2] ↗Barcodepedia
Barcodepedia (archived 2007): VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE #1 SOPRANOS ALBUM
other · Accessed 2026-09-14
Source & attribution [5] ↗Coverage & research gaps (6)
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- Identity: 3 / 3 · Name, brand and classification recorded
- Release details: 5 / 5 · Profile fields recorded: artists, label, media, released, catalogue_number. Missing fields may require research or an applicability note.
- tracks evidence: 33 / 33 · Recorded rows linked to source evidence; does not measure whether the list is complete
- Context: 1 / 1 · Evidence groups assigned to a researched label, edition or analysis
- Label photographs: 0 / 1 · Researched contexts with an assigned photograph
- identity · disputed: MusicBrainz gives catalogue number 2894721792, which repeats the barcode digits; Discogs gives 289 472 180-2, consistent with the disc matrices 289 472 1802/1812. The Discogs number is used.
- markets · disputed: MusicBrainz places the release in Canada, Discogs in the US; no retailer listing printing the barcode could be fetched (eBay, Amazon and AllMusic refused the server).
- relationships · unknown: No source names the registrant of GS1 prefix 0028947; no gs1_prefix_owner edge was added.
- evidence · not_researched: No photo of the case, booklet or back cover was read; the exact release date (a 9 April 2002 date appears in search snippets) and the distributor line are unconfirmed.
- images · unknown: Cover Art Archive has no image for this release and no licensed cover picture was found.
- images · not_researched: No product photographs recorded.
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References
- ↑ Discogs release 28985530: Various - The #1 Soprano Album (US, 2 CD, 289 472 180-2) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 28985530. identifiers, labels, companies, credits, tracklist.
- ↑ MusicBrainz release: The #1 Soprano Album (CA, 2002, 2 CD) MusicBrainz. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 74319ddf-884c-438b-b69c-a1478285cd7d. barcode, release event, label, media, tracks. CC0.
- ↑ MusicBrainz release: recording-level performer credits MusicBrainz. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 74319ddf-884c-438b-b69c-a1478285cd7d. recording relationships. CC0.
- ↑ Discogs label 266782: UML (Grover, North Carolina) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 266782. profile.
- ↑ Barcodepedia (archived 2007): VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE #1 SOPRANOS ALBUM Barcodepedia. other. Published 2007-09-14. Accessed 2026-09-14. Title and container (CD) only.
Barcode & identifiers
- GTIN-14
00028947217923- EAN-13 / GTIN-13
0028947217923- UPC-A / GTIN-12
028947217923
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