Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Gaetano Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" with this exquisite collection of extracts from the 1963 recording. This album, released under the BNF Collection label, offers a captivating journey through the operatic masterpiece, showcasing some of the most iconic arias and ensembles from the three-act opera.
Composed by the renowned Italian maestro Gaetano Donizetti, "Lucia di Lammermoor" is a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and madness, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland. The opera, inspired by Walter Scott's novel "The Bride of Lammermoor," has enchanted audiences for centuries with its powerful storytelling and breathtaking music.
This album features a selection of key moments from the opera, including the haunting "Cruda... funesta smania," the tender "Regnava nel silenzio," and the dramatic "Chi mi frena in tal momento." Each track is performed with passion and precision, bringing to life the complex characters and their emotional journeys.
The 1963 recording captures the essence of Donizetti's composition, with a duration of 53 minutes that allows for a concise yet comprehensive experience. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the world of "Lucia di Lammermoor" and the genius of Gaetano Donizetti.
Tracks
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act I, Scene 2: "Cruda... funesta smania" (Enrico, Coro, Normanno, Raimondo)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Robert Merrill, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma, Rinaldo Pelizzoni, Cesare Siepi
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act I, Scene 4: "Regnava nel silenzio... Quanto rapito in estasi" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ana Raquel Satre
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act I, Scene 5: "Sulla tomba che rinserra il tradito genitore... Qui, di sposa eterna fede" (Edgardo, Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Renato Cioni, Dame Joan Sutherland
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II, Scene 6: "Chi mi frena in tal momento?... T’allontana sciagurato" (Edgardo, Enrico, Lucia, Arturo, Alisa, Raimondo, Normanno, Coro)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Renato Cioni, Robert Merrill, Dame Joan Sutherland, Kenneth Macdonald, Ana Raquel Satre, Cesare Siepi, Rinaldo Pelizzoni, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III, Scene 5: "Ardon gl'incensi... S'avanza Enrico" (Lucia, Coro, Raimondo, Alisa, Enrico)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Dame Joan Sutherland, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma, Cesare Siepi, Ana Raquel Satre, Robert Merrill
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III, Scene 9: "Tu che a dio spiegasti l'ali" (Edgardo, Raimondo, Coro)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir John Pritchard, Renato Cioni, Cesare Siepi, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma
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