Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra present a gripping new recording of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, the Pulitzer Prizewinning American opera of love, longing, and illusion. In Barber’s atmospheric, emotionally charged score, echoes of Verdi, Puccini, and Hitchcock-era Hollywood intertwine with a distinctly modern American voice. This performance brings together an exceptional cast, including Nicole Heaston, J’Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani, Susan Graham, and Thomas Hampson, who illuminate Gian Carlo Menotti’s haunting tale of desire across generations. Recorded live in concert, this release captures Vanessa’s sweeping romanticism and psychological depth with vivid orchestral colour and extraordinary vocal artistry. A landmark addition to the contemporary operatic discography, it reveals why Vanessa remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling operas.
Gianandrea Noseda
University of Maryland Concert Choir
National Symphony Orchestra
Nicole Heaston
J’Nai Bridges
Matthew Polenzani
Susan Graham
Thomas Hampson
Jonathan Bryan
Samuel Weiser
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| SKU | NSO0023 |
| Qualities | DSD 128, DSD 512, DSD 64, DSD 256, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 192 kHz, WAV 96 kHz |
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| Producer | Blanton Alspaugh |
| Recording Engineer | Mark Donahue |
| Mastering | Mark Donahue |
| Recording Location | John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington |
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| Release Date | May 29, 2026 |
Barber: Vanessa (Vol 1)
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| SKU | NSO00231D |
| Qualities | DSD 128, DSD 512, DSD 64, MKV 48 kHz, DSD 256, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 192 kHz, WAV 96 kHz |
| Channels | 5ch Surround, 7.1.4ch Dolby Atmos, 2ch Stereo, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround |
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| Release Date | May 28, 2026 |
Barber: Vanessa (Vol 2)
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| SKU | NSO00232D |
| Qualities | DSD 128, DSD 512, DSD 64, MKV 48 kHz, DSD 256, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 192 kHz, WAV 96 kHz |
| Channels | 5ch Surround, 7.1.4ch Dolby Atmos, 2ch Stereo, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround |
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| Release Date | May 28, 2026 |
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