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VERDI: Aroldo

Italian-English Libretto, Program Notes, and Synopsis of the live recording with
Gianfranco Cecchele, Angeles Gulín, Licinio Montefusco: vocal soloists
RAI Orchestra & Chorus, Milan
Maurizio Rinaldi: conductor

Few recordings exist of the sensational artistry of Spanish soprano Angeles Gulín (1939–2002), whose enormous, dark voice was said to have set the crystal chandeliers rattling at La Fenice in Venice. The only significant opera recordings are this Verdi rarity (1975) and its source, the earlier Stiffelio. When Verdi revised the latter in 1857 with a new story, he added much excellent new music. ... Read more

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Janet Price, Christian du Plessis, Margreta Elkins: vocal soloists
Opera Rara Chorus Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Kenneth Montgomery: conductor

DONIZETTI: Maria Padilla (complete opera)

First mounted during Carnival season in Milan in 1841, Maria Padilla remained extremely popular for about 17 years, and then sank out of sight until this London revival in 1973. Every Donizetti fan will want this great mid-price recording, especially now with a complete English libretto, newly translated!

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The greatest operas of the world and their libretti in an unique collection. Listen to your favourite opera and enjoy reading the original texts on your Kindle reader. Full libretto of this opera in Italian and English.

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VERDI: Nabucco (complete opera) Newly translated libretto, program notes, and synopsis. Link to audio tracks.

Giangiacomo Guelfi , Elena Suliotis, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Gianni Raimondi, Gloria Lane, et al.: vocal soloists. La Scala Orchestra & Chorus, Gianandrea Gavazzeni: conductor.

Produced in March 1842, Nabucco was Verdi’s first triumph with the public and (most) critics, establishing him as a great composer. The audience at the premiere went mad with enthusiasm and demanded an encore of the chorus “Va, pensiero.” “Va, pensiero” was musically beautiful, but as an expression of the longing of the Hebrew slaves for freedom it also struck a powerful political chord. Soon it was being sung in the streets, and many years later was reverently hymned at Verdi’s public funeral. For much of the twentieth century Nabucco was neglected as an immature early work by Verdi, but nowadays has taken its place again with great success as a repertory piece. Grand Tier presents the most popular titles from the budget Opera d’Oro catalogue at mid-price with complete newly translated librettos, stimulating essays by eminent music writers, and deluxe packaging with striking artwork commissioned from Rafal Olbinski. Live performance, Milan, 1966.

“The La Scala forces impress … Suliotis has left a legacy of recorded performances, and most persuasive are those captured live. This document of her La Scala debut stands among the greatest.” — Ira Siff

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VERDI: Ernani (complete opera) Newly translated libretto, program notes, and synopsis. Link to audio tracks provided.

Bruno Prevedi, Montserrat Caballé, Peter Glossop, Boris Christoff: vocal soloists/ RAI Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Milan/Gianandrea Gavazzeni: conductor

“Bruno Prevedi … sings ardently, is stylistically right, has all the notes, and makes a good bandito. Peter Glossop [is] … a superb Carlo, dignified and noble … Boris Christoff is his usual cavernous self as the villainous Silva, and to say he’s imposing is an understatement … And the icing on the cake is Caballé, her voice in absolutely pristine condition … This set is full of thrills, and the sound is very good. What a bargain!” — Robert Levine, ClassicsToday

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The greatest operas of the world and their libretti in an unique collection. Listen to your favourite opera and enjoy reading the original texts on your Kindle reader. Full libretto of this opera in Italian and English.

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VERDI: Luisa Miller (complete opera) Newly translated libretto, program notes, and synopsis. Link to audio tracks

Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, Lucy Kelston, Mitì Truccato Pace: vocal soloists
RAI Orchestra & Chorus
Mario Rossi: conductor

“Very much a collector’s item, primarily on account of the casting of the legendary tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi. This remarkable showman is in amazingly dynamic voice … and the thrill of the upper register, and the ease of the phrasing, are irresistible … for the rare thrill of hearing one of Puccini’s favorite tenors in a complete and well-recorded performance, it should definitely be heard if it becomes available.” — Rough Guide to Opera

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THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN LIBRETTO WITH A CORRECT ENGLISH TRANSLATION ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on May 22, 1997. The length of the article is 1157 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Verdi: Simón Boccanegra. (México,D.F., México)(TT: Verdi: Simone Boccanegra) (TA: Mexico City, Mexico)
Author: Mario Saavedra
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: May 22, 1997
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: v43Issue: n2292Page: p77(1)

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