Special offer. Golden Age
Erin Morley (soprano), Lawrence Brownlee (tenor), Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2025, Opera Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2026, Nominated - Vocal Music
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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The New York Times, Best Classical Music Albums of 2025
Both singers are completely unfazed by the technical challenges made by the composers involved and are equally fully signed up to the stylistic demands involved; words are perfectly articulated...
Special offer. Golden Age
Erin Morley (soprano), Lawrence Brownlee (tenor), Munich Radio Orchestra, Ivan Repušić
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Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2025, Opera Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2026, Nominated - Vocal Music
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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The New York Times, Best Classical Music Albums of 2025
Both singers are completely unfazed by the technical challenges made by the composers involved and are equally fully signed up to the stylistic demands involved; words are perfectly articulated...
About
This captivating new release from PENTATONE celebrates the glittering world of 19th-century opera and the timeless beauty of the golden age of bel canto. Featuring music by Gaetano Donizetti, Gioacchino Rossini, Georges Bizet, Léo Delibes, and Giuseppe Verdi, the album showcases soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee—two of today’s most exciting voices—joined by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester under the baton of conductor Ivan Repušić. Together, they bring fresh brilliance to the French and Italian repertoire with performances that balance vocal agility, lyrical finesse, and emotional power. This carefully curated collection of operatic gems highlights iconic duets and arias that continue to resonate with modern audiences through their passion, beauty, and dramatic flair. It marks an exciting PENTATONE debut for both Lawrence Brownlee and Ivan Repušić, while Erin Morley returns following her acclaimed performance in the label’s recording of Handel’s Alcina (2024). The Münchner Rundfunkorchester also makes a welcome return, having previously appeared on PENTATONE’s release of Gordon Getty’s Plump Jack (2012).
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Erin Morley and Lawrence Brownlee on Golden Age
9th Oct 2025
In a break from rehearsals for Laurent Pelly's production of La fille du régiment at the Metropolitan Opera, the American soprano and tenor discuss their new album of arias and duets by Donizetti, Bizet, Delibes, Adam and Rossini (out tomorrow on Pentatone).
Awards and reviews
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BBC Music MagazineDecember 2025Opera Choice
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International Classical Music Awards2026Nominated - Vocal Music
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Presto Recordings of the YearFinalist 2025
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The New York TimesBest Classical Music Albums of 2025
December 2025
Both singers are completely unfazed by the technical challenges made by the composers involved and are equally fully signed up to the stylistic demands involved; words are perfectly articulated and the crucial high notes perfectly produced. The result is a vocal partnership delivering a high level of bel canto sophistication with spirit and savoir faire.
Awards Issue 2025
this is a wonderful album, impeccably and often thrillingly sung. They're both in fine voice, for starters.
The New York Times 18th December 2025
a straight-up celebration of the genre’s lyric art: His hearty, rapid-fire indefatigability and her soignée style prove the expressive possibilities of good, old-fashioned polished singing.
