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20 Years BBC 'Singer of the World' in Cardiff
directed by Rhian Williams; produced by David M. Jackson, Fiona Morris, fl. 2009 and Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Marius Brenciu, Inger Dam-Jensen, 1964-, Neal Davies, Valeria Esposito, fl. 1987, Lisa Gasteen, 1957-, Anja Harteros, 1972-, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, 1962-, Katarina Karnéus, David Malis, 1957-, Christopher Maltman, Karita Mattila, 1960-, Daesan No, Bryn Terfel, 1965-, Kirsi Tiihonen, Paul Whelan and Guang Yang, in 20 Years BBC 'Singer of the World' in Cardiff (Opus Arte, 2003), 4 hours 49 mins
This DVD celebrates the rich harvest of talent in the first 20 years of BBC Singer of the World.
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directed by Rhian Williams; produced by David M. Jackson, Fiona Morris, fl. 2009 and Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Marius Brenciu, Inger Dam-Jensen, 1964-, Neal Davies, Valeria Esposito, fl. 1987, Lisa Gasteen, 1957-, Anja Harteros, 1972-, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, 1962-, Katarina Karnéus, David Malis, 1957-, Christopher Maltman, Karita Mattila, 1960-, Daesan No, Bryn Terfel, 1965-, Kirsi Tiihonen, Paul Whelan and Guang Yang, in 20 Years BBC 'Singer of the World' in Cardiff (Opus Arte, 2003), 4 hours 49 mins
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This DVD celebrates the rich harvest of talent in the first 20 years of BBC Singer of the World.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Marius Brenciu, Inger Dam-Jensen, 1964-, Neal Davies, Valeria Esposito, fl. 1987, Lisa Gasteen, 1957-, Anja Harteros, 1972-, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, 1962-, Katarina Karnéus, David Malis, 1957-, Christopher Maltman, Karita Mattila, 1960-, Daesan No, Bryn Terfel, 1965-, Kirsi Tiihonen, Paul Whelan, Guang Yang
Contributor
David M. Jackson, Fiona Morris, fl. 2009, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Richard James
Author / Creator
Rhian Williams, Marius Brenciu, Inger Dam-Jensen, 1964-, Neal Davies, Valeria Esposito, fl. 1987, Lisa Gasteen, 1957-, Anja Harteros, 1972-, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, 1962-, Katarina Karnéus, David Malis, 1957-, Christopher Maltman, Karita Mattila, 1960-, Daesan No, Bryn Terfel, 1965-, Kirsi Tiihonen, Paul Whelan, Guang Yang
Date Published / Released
2003-04
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera
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Admeto, Rè di Tessaglia
directed by Axel Köhler, 1959-; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 (1726); conducted by Howard Arman, 1954-; designed by Roland Aeschlimann, Marie-Thérèse Jossen, Matthias Hönig; produced by Axel Köhler, 1959-, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR); performed by Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte, Melanie Hirsch and Gerd Vogel, Handel Festival Orchestra and Chorus of Halle, in Admeto, Rè di Tessaglia (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 2006), 3 hours 16 mins
George Frideric Handel's 'Admeto' is considered one of the most successful operas produced in the first half of the 18th century. Along with 'Radamisto', 'Giulio Cesare', 'Tamerlano', 'Rodelinda' and 'Alessandro', which were also written in this period, 'Admeto' belongs to Handel‘s so-called 'London operas' - wo...
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directed by Axel Köhler, 1959-; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 (1726); conducted by Howard Arman, 1954-; designed by Roland Aeschlimann, Marie-Thérèse Jossen, Matthias Hönig; produced by Axel Köhler, 1959-, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR); performed by Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte, Melanie Hirsch and Gerd Vogel, Handel Festival Orchestra and Chorus of Halle, in Admeto, Rè di Tessaglia (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 2006), 3 hours 16 mins
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George Frideric Handel's 'Admeto' is considered one of the most successful operas produced in the first half of the 18th century. Along with 'Radamisto', 'Giulio Cesare', 'Tamerlano', 'Rodelinda' and 'Alessandro', which were also written in this period, 'Admeto' belongs to Handel‘s so-called 'London operas' - works he composed for the Royal Academy of Music. Though born in Halle, Germany, Handel spent most of his adult life in London and became...
George Frideric Handel's 'Admeto' is considered one of the most successful operas produced in the first half of the 18th century. Along with 'Radamisto', 'Giulio Cesare', 'Tamerlano', 'Rodelinda' and 'Alessandro', which were also written in this period, 'Admeto' belongs to Handel‘s so-called 'London operas' - works he composed for the Royal Academy of Music. Though born in Halle, Germany, Handel spent most of his adult life in London and became a British subject in 1727. Axel Köhler, the celebrated counter-tenor who is active in Munich, Halle and Berlin – now also well known for his work as a director - has brought 'Admeto' into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler’s production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness and gives it a convincing metaphor in the form of a modern hospital.
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Date Written / Recorded
1726, 2006
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Handel Festival Orchestra and Chorus of Halle, Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte, Melanie Hirsch, Gerd Vogel
Contributor
Howard Arman, 1954-, Marie-Thérèse Jossen, Bartolomeo Ortensio Mauro, 1634-1725, Aureli, Aurelio, 1652-1708, Matthias Hönig, Axel Köhler, 1959-, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Roland Aeschlimann, Ute Feudel
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Axel Köhler, 1959-, Handel Festival Orchestra and Chorus of Halle, Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte, Melanie Hirsch, Gerd Vogel
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
Opera, Admetus, Alcestis, Heracles, Orindo, Thrasymedes, Meraspe, Oracle of Apollo, Antigone
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Aida
directed by Robert Wilson, 1941-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Kazushi Ono; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Norma Fantini, Marco Berti, Ildikó Komlósi, 1959-, Mark Doss, Orlin Anastassov, Guido Jentjens, Michela Remor and André Grégoire, Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie Orchestra, in Aida (Opus Arte, 2006), 2 hours 39 mins
Cult director Robert Wilson's highly stylised and intensely dramatic staging brings a Zen-like tranquillity to Verdi's great opera.
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directed by Robert Wilson, 1941-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Kazushi Ono; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Norma Fantini, Marco Berti, Ildikó Komlósi, 1959-, Mark Doss, Orlin Anastassov, Guido Jentjens, Michela Remor and André Grégoire, Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie Orchestra, in Aida (Opus Arte, 2006), 2 hours 39 mins
Description
Cult director Robert Wilson's highly stylised and intensely dramatic staging brings a Zen-like tranquillity to Verdi's great opera.
Date Written / Recorded
1871, 2004-10-15
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie Orchestra, Norma Fantini, Marco Berti, Ildikó Komlósi, 1959-, Mark Doss, Orlin Anastassov, Guido Jentjens, Michela Remor, André Grégoire
Contributor
Kazushi Ono, Antonio Ghislanzoni, 1824-1893, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Robert Wilson, 1941-, Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie Orchestra, Norma Fantini, Marco Berti, Ildikó Komlósi, 1959-, Mark Doss, Orlin Anastassov, Guido Jentjens, Michela Remor, André Grégoire
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, King of Egypt, Amneris, Aida, Radamès, Ramfis, Amonasro, Voice of the High Priestess, Messenger
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Aida
directed by Elijah Moshinsky, 1946-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Edward Downes; choreographed by Kate Flatt; designed by Michael Yeargan, 1946-, Michael Yeargan, 1946-, Howard Harrison; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Cheryl Studer, 1955-, Luciana d'Intino, Dennis O'Neill, 1948-, Alexandru Agache, Robert Lloyd, 1940-, Mark Beesley, John Marsden and Yvonne Barclay, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Aida (Opus Arte, 2008), 2 hours 31 mins
Cheryl Studer, in the title role, leads an excellent cast in Elijah Moshinsky's 1994 production of Verdi's extravagant and magnificent Egyptian opera. Aida was acclaimed at its first performance in 1871 and has grown in stature ever since to become one of the best-loved and most-performed grand operas of all time.
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directed by Elijah Moshinsky, 1946-; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Edward Downes; choreographed by Kate Flatt; designed by Michael Yeargan, 1946-, Michael Yeargan, 1946-, Howard Harrison; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Cheryl Studer, 1955-, Luciana d'Intino, Dennis O'Neill, 1948-, Alexandru Agache, Robert Lloyd, 1940-, Mark Beesley, John Marsden and Yvonne Barclay, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Aida (Opus Arte, 2008), 2 hours 31 mins
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Cheryl Studer, in the title role, leads an excellent cast in Elijah Moshinsky's 1994 production of Verdi's extravagant and magnificent Egyptian opera. Aida was acclaimed at its first performance in 1871 and has grown in stature ever since to become one of the best-loved and most-performed grand operas of all time.
Date Written / Recorded
1871, 1994-07-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Cheryl Studer, 1955-, Luciana d'Intino, Dennis O'Neill, 1948-, Alexandru Agache, Robert Lloyd, 1940-, Mark Beesley, John Marsden, Yvonne Barclay
Contributor
Kate Flatt, Edward Downes, Michael Yeargan, 1946-, Antonio Ghislanzoni, 1824-1893, Howard Harrison, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017
Author / Creator
Kate Flatt, Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Elijah Moshinsky, 1946-, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Cheryl Studer, 1955-, Luciana d'Intino, Dennis O'Neill, 1948-, Alexandru Agache, Robert Lloyd, 1940-, Mark Beesley, John Marsden, Yvonne Barclay
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, King of Egypt, Amneris, Aida, Radamès, Ramfis, Amonasro, Voice of the High Priestess, Messenger
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Aida
directed by Luca Ronconi, 1933-2015; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Lorin Maazel, 1930-2014; designed by Mauro Pagano, Vera Marzot, Vannio Vanni; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Gena Dimitrova, 1941-1995, Maria Chiara, 1939-, Juan Pons, fl. 1980, Paata Burchuladze, 1955-, Francesca Garbi and Ernesto Gavazzi, 1941-, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala and Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala, in Aida (ArtHaus Musik, 1988), 2 hours 34 mins
Luciano Pavarotti heads an exceptional cast in this spectacular live recording from La Scala, Milan, with Ghena Dimitrova, Maria Chiara, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Juan Pons, all in peak form. Luca Ronconi's magnificent production of Verdi's much-loved masterpiece was a triumphant success, with Mauro Pagano's monumental...
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directed by Luca Ronconi, 1933-2015; composed by Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901 (1871); conducted by Lorin Maazel, 1930-2014; designed by Mauro Pagano, Vera Marzot, Vannio Vanni; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Gena Dimitrova, 1941-1995, Maria Chiara, 1939-, Juan Pons, fl. 1980, Paata Burchuladze, 1955-, Francesca Garbi and Ernesto Gavazzi, 1941-, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala and Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala, in Aida (ArtHaus Musik, 1988), 2 hours 34 mins
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Luciano Pavarotti heads an exceptional cast in this spectacular live recording from La Scala, Milan, with Ghena Dimitrova, Maria Chiara, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Juan Pons, all in peak form. Luca Ronconi's magnificent production of Verdi's much-loved masterpiece was a triumphant success, with Mauro Pagano's monumental settings capturing perfectly the imposing grandeur of the land of the Pharaohs and the ochre hues of the desert. Lorin Maazel conducts...
Luciano Pavarotti heads an exceptional cast in this spectacular live recording from La Scala, Milan, with Ghena Dimitrova, Maria Chiara, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Juan Pons, all in peak form. Luca Ronconi's magnificent production of Verdi's much-loved masterpiece was a triumphant success, with Mauro Pagano's monumental settings capturing perfectly the imposing grandeur of the land of the Pharaohs and the ochre hues of the desert. Lorin Maazel conducts.
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Date Written / Recorded
1871, 1985
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala, Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Gena Dimitrova, 1941-1995, Maria Chiara, 1939-, Juan Pons, fl. 1980, Paata Burchuladze, 1955-, Francesca Garbi, Ernesto Gavazzi, 1941-
Contributor
Lorin Maazel, 1930-2014, Vera Marzot, Antonio Ghislanzoni, 1824-1893, Vannio Vanni, Mauro Pagano
Author / Creator
Giuseppe Verdi, 1813-1901, Luca Ronconi, 1933-2015, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala, Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Gena Dimitrova, 1941-1995, Maria Chiara, 1939-, Juan Pons, fl. 1980, Paata Burchuladze, 1955-, Francesca Garbi, Ernesto Gavazzi, 1941-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
Opera, King of Egypt, Amneris, Aida, Radamès, Ramfis, Amonasro, Voice of the High Priestess, Messenger
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Andrea Chénier
directed by Angelo Questa, fl. 1955; composed by Umberto Giordano, 1867-1948 (1895); choreographed by Luciana Novaro, fl. 1958; designed by Ludovico Muratori, fl. 1950-1970, Maud Strudthoff, fl. 1949-1970, David Altschuler, fl. 1952-1978; performed by Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini, fl. 1955, Salvatore De Tommaso, fl. 1955, Bruno Cioni, fl. 1955 and Egidio Casolari, fl. 1957, Coro di Milano della RAI and Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, in Andrea Chénier (Bel Canto Society, 1955), 1 hour 55 mins
It's doubtful that most of you ever have attended a performance as thrilling as this one. Several now-defunct companies released this performance on VHS. Our DVD version easily surpasses all earlier incarnations, including ours. The images don't look like they come from a kinescope (although they do). Our tech Jon...
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directed by Angelo Questa, fl. 1955; composed by Umberto Giordano, 1867-1948 (1895); choreographed by Luciana Novaro, fl. 1958; designed by Ludovico Muratori, fl. 1950-1970, Maud Strudthoff, fl. 1949-1970, David Altschuler, fl. 1952-1978; performed by Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini, fl. 1955, Salvatore De Tommaso, fl. 1955, Bruno Cioni, fl. 1955 and Egidio Casolari, fl. 1957, Coro di Milano della RAI and Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, in Andrea Chénier (Bel Canto Society, 1955), 1 hour 55 mins
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It's doubtful that most of you ever have attended a performance as thrilling as this one. Several now-defunct companies released this performance on VHS. Our DVD version easily surpasses all earlier incarnations, including ours. The images don't look like they come from a kinescope (although they do). Our tech Jonathan Casper restored the audio. Although occasional flaws remain, overall, the results are a joy!Chenier was the role with which Del M...
It's doubtful that most of you ever have attended a performance as thrilling as this one. Several now-defunct companies released this performance on VHS. Our DVD version easily surpasses all earlier incarnations, including ours. The images don't look like they come from a kinescope (although they do). Our tech Jonathan Casper restored the audio. Although occasional flaws remain, overall, the results are a joy!Chenier was the role with which Del Monaco changed singing by introducing a technique taught by Arturo Melocchi, based on singing with the larynx kept low, at the bottom of the neck. It gave Del Monaco a powerful, brassy, thick, muscular, penetrating sound.In March 1949 Del Monaco sang Chenier at La Scala. His performances excited the public and marked a changing of the guard. Gigli sang his final Scala performances in 1947, as Chenier. His object and that of the tenors he influenced was, above all, to caress you. Del Monaco's was to excite you.Del Monaco sang La Scala's March 6, 1949 broadcast of Chenier. On hearing it Corelli, already having tried many teachers, went to study with Melocchi. Their lowered-larynx approach has been copied by Vladimir Atlantov, Giuseppe Giacomini, Luis Lima, Nicola Martinucci and a host of others.
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Date Written / Recorded
1895, 1955
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Coro di Milano della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini, fl. 1955, Salvatore De Tommaso, fl. 1955, Bruno Cioni, fl. 1955, Egidio Casolari...
Coro di Milano della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini, fl. 1955, Salvatore De Tommaso, fl. 1955, Bruno Cioni, fl. 1955, Egidio Casolari, fl. 1957
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Luciana Novaro, fl. 1958, Maud Strudthoff, fl. 1949-1970, David Altschuler, fl. 1952-1978, Ludovico Muratori, fl. 1950-1970
Author / Creator
Luciana Novaro, fl. 1958, Umberto Giordano, 1867-1948, Angelo Questa, fl. 1955, Coro di Milano della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini,...
Luciana Novaro, fl. 1958, Umberto Giordano, 1867-1948, Angelo Questa, fl. 1955, Coro di Milano della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della RAI, Mario Del Monaco, 1915-1982, Giuseppe Taddei, 1916-2010, Antonietta Stella, 1929-, Luisa Mandelli, 1922-, Ortensia Beggiato, fl. 1955, Maria Amadini, Franco Calabrese, Antonio Sacchetti, fl. 1956, Leonardo Monreale, Leo Pudis, fl. 1955, Athos Cesarini, fl. 1955, Salvatore De Tommaso, fl. 1955, Bruno Cioni, fl. 1955, Egidio Casolari, fl. 1957
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Date Published / Released
1955
Publisher
Bel Canto Society
Topic / Theme
Opera, Andrea Chénier, Carlo Gérard, Maddalena de Coigny, Bersi, Madelon, La Contessa de Coigny, Roucher, Pietro Fléville, Fouquier Tinville, Mathieu, Incroyable, Abbé, Schmidt, Master of the Household
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Ariodante
written by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; directed by Kriss Rusmanis, fl. 1990; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 (1734); conducted by Ivor Bolton; choreographed by Michael Keegan-Dolan, fl. 2002; designed by Ian MacNeil, 1960-, Wolfgang Göbbel; produced by Jan Younghusband, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation and RM Arts; performed by Ann Murray, 1949-, Joan Rodgers, 1956-, Gwynne Howell, 1938-, Christopher Robson, 1953-, Lesley Garrett, 1955-, Paul Nilon, fl. 2009 and Mark Le Brocq, fl. 2000, Chorus of the English National Opera, in Ariodante (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1996), 2 hours 56 mins
Ariodante is based on an episode from Ariosto in which a single act of treachery devastates a family and society at large. David Alden’s rich and strange staging transforms Handels’ opera seria into an erotically-charged nightmare of lust, betrayal and violated innocence, in which the happy ending never eclips...
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written by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; directed by Kriss Rusmanis, fl. 1990; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 (1734); conducted by Ivor Bolton; choreographed by Michael Keegan-Dolan, fl. 2002; designed by Ian MacNeil, 1960-, Wolfgang Göbbel; produced by Jan Younghusband, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation and RM Arts; performed by Ann Murray, 1949-, Joan Rodgers, 1956-, Gwynne Howell, 1938-, Christopher Robson, 1953-, Lesley Garrett, 1955-, Paul Nilon, fl. 2009 and Mark Le Brocq, fl. 2000, Chorus of the English National Opera, in Ariodante (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1996), 2 hours 56 mins
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Ariodante is based on an episode from Ariosto in which a single act of treachery devastates a family and society at large. David Alden’s rich and strange staging transforms Handels’ opera seria into an erotically-charged nightmare of lust, betrayal and violated innocence, in which the happy ending never eclipses the darker themes. Ian McNeil’s resonant stage pictures are ravishing and exquisitely lit. A superlative cast includes Dame Ann Mu...
Ariodante is based on an episode from Ariosto in which a single act of treachery devastates a family and society at large. David Alden’s rich and strange staging transforms Handels’ opera seria into an erotically-charged nightmare of lust, betrayal and violated innocence, in which the happy ending never eclipses the darker themes. Ian McNeil’s resonant stage pictures are ravishing and exquisitely lit. A superlative cast includes Dame Ann Murray, Lesley Garrett, Joan Rodgers, Christopher Robson and Paul Nilon.
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Date Written / Recorded
1734, 1996
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Chorus of the English National Opera, Ann Murray, 1949-, Joan Rodgers, 1956-, Gwynne Howell, 1938-, Christopher Robson, 1953-, Lesley Garrett, 1955-, Paul Nilon, fl. 2009, Mark Le Brocq, fl. 2000
Contributor
Michael Keegan-Dolan, fl. 2002, Ivor Bolton, Antonio Salvi, 1664-1742, Amanda Holden, 1948-2021, Wolfgang Göbbel, Jan Younghusband, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation, RM Arts, Ian MacNeil, 1960-, Kriss Rusmanis, fl. 1990
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Michael Keegan-Dolan, fl. 2002, Kriss Rusmanis, fl. 1990, Chorus of the English National Opera, Ann Murray, 1949-, Joan Rodgers, 1956-, Gwynne Howell, 1938-, Christopher Robson, 1953-, Lesley Garrett, 1955-, Paul Nilon, fl. 2009, Mark Le Brocq, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
Opera, Ariodante, King of Scotland, Ginevra, Polinesso, Lurcanio, Dalinda, Odoardo
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Copyright © 1996 by the BBC and RM Arts Associates.
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Il Barbiere di Siviglia
directed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Alberto Zedda, 1928-; designed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; performed by Jennifer Larmore, 1958-, David Malis, 1957-, Richard Croft, fl. 2004, Simone Alaimo, 1952-, Renato Capecchi, 1923-1998, Leonie Schoon, fl. 1992 and Roger Smeets, 1960-, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera) and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (ArtHaus Musik, 1992), 2 hours 34 mins
For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theater director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, has been ma...
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directed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Alberto Zedda, 1928-; designed by Dario Fo, 1926-2016; performed by Jennifer Larmore, 1958-, David Malis, 1957-, Richard Croft, fl. 2004, Simone Alaimo, 1952-, Renato Capecchi, 1923-1998, Leonie Schoon, fl. 1992 and Roger Smeets, 1960-, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera) and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (ArtHaus Musik, 1992), 2 hours 34 mins
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For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theater director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, has been made. Fo has said that 'Rossini is the musician of eating and love. He composes music rich in herbs and aromas, in which you find olives,...
For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theater director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, has been made. Fo has said that 'Rossini is the musician of eating and love. He composes music rich in herbs and aromas, in which you find olives, tomatoes, fish, grapes, roses and rosemary, sheets and tablecloths, dry wine and the laughter of girls.' His 'Barbiere' is a joyful carnival. During the overture he fills the stage with carnival revellers and immediately the commedia dell'arte origins of opera buffa are restored. Visual theatrics abound, never at the expense of the music, but highlighting it, engaging the eye as well as the ear. Fo addresses the heart more than the intellect and Rossini's comedy comes up dazzling and vital.
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Date Written / Recorded
1816, 1992
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Jennifer Larmore, 1958-, David Malis, 1957-, Richard Croft, fl. 2004, Simone Alaimo, 1952-, Renato Capecchi, 1923-1998, Leonie Schoon, fl. 1992, Roger Smeets, 1960-
Contributor
Alberto Zedda, 1928-, Cesare Sterbini, 1784-1831, Dario Fo, 1926-2016
Author / Creator
Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868, Dario Fo, 1926-2016, Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera), Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Jennifer Larmore, 1958-, David Malis, 1957-, Richard Croft, fl. 2004, Simone Alaimo, 1952-, Renato Capecchi, 1923-1998, Leonie Schoon, fl. 1992, Roger Smeets, 1960-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
Opera, Rosina, Count Almaviva, Figaro, Basilio, Berta, Fiorello, Bartolo
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Il Barbiere di Siviglia
directed by Emilio Sagi; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti; designed by Llorenç Corbella, Renata Schussheim, Eduardo Bravo; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos and Antonio Ortega, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid) and Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opus Arte, 2005), 4 hours 2 mins
This is a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia, performed by Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfonica de Madrid), and conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti.
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directed by Emilio Sagi; composed by Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868 (1816); conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti; designed by Llorenç Corbella, Renata Schussheim, Eduardo Bravo; produced by Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017; performed by Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos and Antonio Ortega, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid) and Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opus Arte, 2005), 4 hours 2 mins
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This is a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia, performed by Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfonica de Madrid), and conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti.
Date Written / Recorded
1816, 2005-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos, Antonio Ortega
Contributor
Gianluigi Gelmetti, Renata Schussheim, Cesare Sterbini, 1784-1831, Eduardo Bravo, Hans Petri, fl. 1996-2017, Llorenç Corbella
Author / Creator
Gioachino Rossini, 1792-1868, Emilio Sagi, Madrid Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid), Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Pratico, María Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Moncloa, Susana Cordón, Enrique Sánchez Ramos, Antonio Ortega
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Opera, Count Almaviva, Rosina, Figaro, Basilio, Fiorello, Ambrogio, Berta, Officer, Bartolo
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BBC Proms, 2004, BBC Proms 2004: Anna Netrebko with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
directed by Claire Campbell Smith, fl. 2002; conducted by Gianandrea Noseda; designed by Bernie Days; produced by Sue Judd, fl. 1994; performed by Anna Netrebko, 1971-, BBC Philharmonic, in BBC Proms, 2004, in BBC Proms 2004: Anna Netrebko with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (BBC Worldwide, 2004), 1 hour 42 mins
The Russian soprano Anna Netrebko scored successes on stage and on disc with Gianandrea Noseda, and here joins him and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in a selection of arias and scenes from Italian and Czech opera. The Prom also includes Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, the composer's most popular, if powerfully amb...
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directed by Claire Campbell Smith, fl. 2002; conducted by Gianandrea Noseda; designed by Bernie Days; produced by Sue Judd, fl. 1994; performed by Anna Netrebko, 1971-, BBC Philharmonic, in BBC Proms, 2004, in BBC Proms 2004: Anna Netrebko with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (BBC Worldwide, 2004), 1 hour 42 mins
Description
The Russian soprano Anna Netrebko scored successes on stage and on disc with Gianandrea Noseda, and here joins him and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in a selection of arias and scenes from Italian and Czech opera. The Prom also includes Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, the composer's most popular, if powerfully ambiguous, work.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-09-10
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
BBC Philharmonic, Anna Netrebko, 1971-
Contributor
Gianandrea Noseda, Bernie Days, Sue Judd, fl. 1994
Author / Creator
Claire Campbell Smith, fl. 2002, BBC Philharmonic, Anna Netrebko, 1971-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
BBC Proms
Topic / Theme
Opera
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 BBC Worldwide
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