Giuseppe Verdi - Mezzo-soprano Arias and Overtures (Justina Gringytė)

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Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

1. Don Carlo: O don fatale (Eboli, Act IV)
2. Don Carlo: Nel giardin del bello (Eboli, Act I)
3. Un ballo in maschera: Re dell'abisso, affrettati (Ulrica, Act I)
4. Il trovatore: Stride la vampa (Azucena, Act II)
5. Il trovatore: Condotta ell'era in ceppi (Azucena, Act II)
6. Nabucco: Overture
7. Nabucco: O dischiuso e il firmamento (Fenena, Act IV)
8. Oberto: Riccardo…Oh chi torna l’ardente pensiero… Più che i vezzi e lo splendore (Cuniza, Act II)
9. Un giorno di regno: Care fanciulle…Non san quant’io nel petto... Non vo’ quel vecchio, non son sì sciocca (Giulietta, Act I)
10. La forza del destino: Overture
11. La forza del destino: Al suon del tamburo (Preziosilla, Act II)
12. Aida: L’abborrita rivale... Già i sacerdoti adunansi... (Amneris and Radamès, Act IV)
13. I vespri siciliani: Overture

Justina Gringytė, mezzo-soprano

Gaston Rivero, tenor (12)

Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI

Robert Trevino, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Ondine

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Acclaimed Lithuanian mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė returns to the Ondine label with an all-Verdi album recorded alongside conductor Robert Trevino and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI. Spanning nearly five decades of Giuseppe Verdi’s creative evolution, the release contrasts iconic dramatic showpieces from Il trovatore and Aida with rarely performed gems from his early operatic output. Renowned for her intense dramatic delivery and rich vocal timbre, Gringytė provides a powerful performance that bridges famous traditions with lesser-known repertoire, showcasing the full breadth, emotional depth, and developmental scope of Verdi's vocal masterpieces.

Lithuanian mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė (born 1986) is an internationally acclaimed opera singer and concert soloist, recognized as Young Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards. Educated across Lithuania, Wales, and London's National Opera Studio, the Jette Parker Young Artist alumna has performed at leading global venues, including the Royal Opera House, Paris Opéra, and the BBC Proms under top conductors like Sir Antonio Pappano and Gustavo Dudamel. Celebrated for her landmark roles in Bizet’s Carmen and Verdi masterpieces, Gringytė boasts a diverse discography spanning Deutsche Grammophon, Delphian, and Ondine. Beyond the stage, she champions contemporary Baltic music and frequently conducts international vocal masterclasses.

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