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Chanson triste
Duparc (1848-1933)
In recital, Kilbourn Hall, 1998.
One of the composer's best-loved melodies, with text by French poet Jean Lahor.

Download Chanson triste 44khz 2.1mb
Download Chanson triste 22khz 1.4mb

Mi lagnero tacendo
Rossini (1792-1868)
In recital, Kilbourn Hall, 1998.
Using the same text, Rossini developed several settings for his collection of songs, Musical anodine.

Download Mi lagnero tacendo 44khz 1.6mb
Download Mi lagnero tacendo 22khz 1mb

O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide)
Traditional song arranged by Britten (1913-1976)
In recital, Kilbourn Hall, 1998.
Britten's arrangement offers a contemporary look at the familiar ballad.

Download O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide) 44khz 2.8mb
Download O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide) 22khz 1.8mb

Our Love Is Here To Stay
Gershwin
In recital, Kilbourn Hall, 1998.
This original arrangement by accompanist Christopher Marks was premiered at Mr. Kunde's A Voice of Hope recital.

Download Our Love Is Here To Stay 44khz 1.6mb
Download Our Love Is Here To Stay 22khz 1mb

"Si, ritrovarla, io giuro," La Cenerentola
Rossini (1792-1868)
In recital, Kilbourn Hall, 1998.
The aria of Prince Ramiro, a role for which this tenor has become well-known.

Download "Si, ritrovarla, io giuro," La Cenerentola 44khz 3.7mb
Download "Si, ritrovarla, io giuro," La Cenerentola 22khz 2.4mb

"Viens, gentile dame," La Dame Blanche
Boieldieu (1774-1835)
In performance, Opera Comique, Paris, 1997.
The legendary air from this French comedy, with Bernard Pisani as Nicolas, valet to Georges Brown.

Download "Viens, gentile dame," La Dame Blanche 44khz 7.2mb
Download "Viens, gentile dame," La Dame Blanche 22khz 3.6mb

"Vivi, tu," Anna Bolena
Donizetti (1797-1848)
In concert with VARA Radio of Amsterdam, 1989.
Lord Percy's aria and Mr. Kunde's first venture into the serious Donizetti repertoire. With Mark Doss, bass.

Download "Vivi, tu," Anna Bolena 44khz 6.7mb
Download "Vivi, tu," Anna Bolena 22khz 3.3mb

"A te, o cara," I Puritani
Bellini (1801-1835)
In concert at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1996.
In the tenor's renowned interpretation of Arturo, opposite Mariella Devia.

Download "A te, o cara," I Puritani 44khz 6.8mb
Download "A te, o cara," I Puritani 22khz 3.4mb

"Pour mon âme," La Fille du Regiment
Donizetti (1797-1848)
In performance, Opera de Nice, 1999.
The composer wrote this aria as a showpiece for the tenor role Tonio, complete with nine high Cs.

Download "Pour mon ame," La Fille du Regiment 44khz 2.1mb
Download "Pour mon ame," La Fille du Regiment 22khz 1mb

"Spirto gentil," La Favorita
Donizetti (1797-1848)
In recital, Vienna, 2001.
Reprising his wonderful success at Carnegie Hall, Kunde sings the aria as an encore.

Download "Spirto gentil," La Favorita 44khz 4.5mb
Download "Spirto gentil," La Favorita 22khz 2.2mb