Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Dame Joan Sutherland's "Donizetti, Verdi, Handel & Bellini: Opera Works," a captivating collection of excerpts and live performances that showcase her extraordinary vocal prowess. Released on June 4, 2021, this album is a testament to Sutherland's enduring legacy and her ability to bring depth and passion to each role she undertakes.
The album spans a rich tapestry of operatic masterpieces, featuring works by Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, George Frideric Handel, and Vincenzo Bellini. From the dramatic intensity of Donizetti's "Emilia di Liverpool" to the haunting beauty of Bellini's "Lucia di Lammermoor," each selection highlights Sutherland's versatility and mastery of the operatic form. The inclusion of live performances, such as those from Handel's "Alcina" and Bellini's "I puritani," adds an electrifying energy, allowing listeners to experience the thrill of a live performance from the comfort of their own space.
Accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Fritz Spiegl, the album benefits from a rich orchestral backdrop that complements Sutherland's soaring vocals. The album's duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes ensures a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and iconic operatic arias and scenes, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Continuity AnnouncementCameo Classics
Introduction to "Emilia di Liverpool"Fritz Spiegl
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Orchestral Prelude & NarrationGaetano Donizetti, Bernard Miles, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Fosca nube a noi minacchiaGaetano Donizetti, Hervey Alan, Liverpool Music Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Cara, serena i raiGaetano Donizetti, April Cantelo, William McAlpine, Hervey Alan, Bernard Miles, Liverpool Music Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): In dura schiavitùGaetano Donizetti, Denis Dowling, Liverpool Music Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Madre! Deh placati! Ah! Di contentoGaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, April Cantelo, Liverpool Music Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Che sia d'esso! Oh sventurata!Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Hervey Alan, Bernard Miles, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Giusto ciel! Che vedo! Oh Dio!Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, April Cantelo, William McAlpine, Hervey Alan, Denis Dowling, Bernard Miles, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Vive il padre?Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Denis Dowling, Bernard Miles, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Nel campo del valoreGaetano Donizetti, Denis Dowling, William McAlpine, Bernard Miles, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Emilia di Liverpool, A. 12 (Excerpts): Confusa è l'alma miaGaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, April Cantelo, Wiliam McAlpine, Hervey Alan, Denis Dowling, Liverpool Music Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Lucia di Lammermoor, A. 46 (Excerpts): Regnava nel silenzio (1)Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Hurst
Les vêpres siciliennes: Mercè dilette amiche (Sung in Italian)Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, George Hurst
Alcina, HWV 34 (Excerpts): Di cor mio, quanto t'amai [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Alcina, HWV 34 (Excerpts): Tornami a vagheggiar [Live]George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Lucia di Lammermoor, A. 46 (Excerpts): Regnava nel silenzio (2) [Live]Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Lucia di Lammermoor, A. 46 (Excerpts): Mad Scene (1) [Live]Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Tullio Serafin
Lucia di Lammermoor, A. 46 (Excerpts): Mad Scene (2) [Live]Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Tullio Serafin
I puritani: O rendetemi la speme (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
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