Dive into the enchanting world of Vincenzo Bellini with this comprehensive collectors edition, a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. This 10-CD set, released by Decca Music Group Ltd., offers an extensive exploration of Bellini's operatic genius, spanning a generous duration of 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Vincenzo Bellini, the renowned Italian composer, is celebrated for his exquisite, long, graceful melodies and his ability to create evocative musical settings that bring operatic stories to life. This collection showcases his mastery, featuring iconic works such as "Beatrice di Tenda" and "Norma," among others. The album is a testament to Bellini's enduring influence on the romantic opera genre, with each track showcasing his unique style and compositional brilliance.
The album features a stellar cast of performers, including the legendary Beverly Sills, Nicolai Gedda, Louis Quilico, and Paul Plishka, accompanied by the esteemed London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Julius Rudel. Their performances bring depth and nuance to Bellini's compositions, making this collection a standout in any classical music library.
Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this collectors edition offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. It's an essential addition for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of Vincenzo Bellini's timeless contributions to the world of opera.
Tracks
Beatrice di Tenda: PreludioVincenzo Bellini, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Tu, signor! lasciar sì prestoVincenzo Bellini, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Ah! non pensar che pienoVincenzo Bellini, Josephine Veasey, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Silenzio e notte intornoVincenzo Bellini, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Sì: rivale ... rivale regnanteVincenzo Bellini, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Respiro io quiVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Ma la sola, ahimè! son ioVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Ah! la pena in lor piombòVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Vedi? ... La tua presenza fugge sdegnosaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: E quali? quali? spergiura! ingrata!Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Cornelius Opthof, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Qui di ribelli sudditiVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Cornelius Opthof, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Lo vedeste?Vincenzo Bellini, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Il mio dolore e l'iraVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Parti...infausto di! infausto di!Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Ah! tal onta io meritai...Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Introduzione ... Lassa! e può il cielVincenzo Bellini, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Omai del suo destinoVincenzo Bellini, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: O troppo a mie preghiereVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Oh! voce! è dessa ...Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Al tuo fallo ammenda festi generosaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Filippo! Tu! ... ti appressaVincenzo Bellini, Josephine Veasey, Cornelius Opthof, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Rimorso in lei?Vincenzo Bellini, Cornelius Opthof, Joseph Ward, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Qui m'accolse oppressoVincenzo Bellini, Cornelius Opthof, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Prega! Ah! no, non sia la miseraVincenzo Bellini, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Nulla io dissi ... Di sovrumana forzaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, Joseph Ward, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: Ah! se un'urna è a me concessaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Joseph Ward, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma: SinfoniaVincenzo Bellini, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Introduzione: Ite sul colle, o DruidiVincenzo Bellini, Richard Cross, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Svanir le voci!Vincenzo Bellini, John Alexander, Joseph Ward, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Meco all'altar di VenereVincenzo Bellini, John Alexander, Joseph Ward, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Me protegge, me difendeVincenzo Bellini, John Alexander, Joseph Ward, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Norma vieneVincenzo Bellini, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Sediziose voci, voci di guerraVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Cross, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act I: Casta DivaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Fine al ritoVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Richard Cross
Norma / Act 1: Ah! bello a me ritornaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Cross, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, London Symphony Chorus
Norma / Act 1: Sgombra è la sacra selva, compuito il ritoVincenzo Bellini, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Deh! proteggimi, o Dio!Vincenzo Bellini, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Eccola! va, mi lascia, ragion non odoVincenzo Bellini, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Va, crudele, al Dio spietatoVincenzo Bellini, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Vanne, e li cela entrambiVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Yvonne Minton, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Adalgisa!Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Oh! rimembranza!Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Ah! si, fa core, abbracciamiVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Ma di', l'amato quale fra noi si noma?Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Oh non tremareVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Oh! di qual sei tu vittimaVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Oh! qual traspare orribileVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Norma! de'tuoi rimproveriVincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Perfido!Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
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