Dive into the extraordinary vocal artistry of Dame Joan Sutherland with this comprehensive collection of her Decca studio recitals. Spanning a vast repertoire of operatic arias and classical pieces, this 23-CD set is a testament to Sutherland's unparalleled talent and versatility. Released in 2011, this box set compiles recordings from various years, offering a rich tapestry of performances that showcase Sutherland's technical brilliance and expressive depth.
From beloved arias like "Casta Diva" from Norma and "Una voce poco fa" from Il barbiere di Siviglia to lesser-known gems, this collection is a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. The album features a diverse range of compositions, including works by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and many others, highlighting Sutherland's ability to navigate different musical styles with ease.
With a duration of over 19 hours, this set provides an extensive exploration of Sutherland's career, making it an essential addition to any classical music library. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Dame Joan Sutherland or a newcomer to her work, this collection offers a captivating journey through the world of opera and classical music.
Tracks
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Ancor non giunse!...Regnava nel silenzio"Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Nadine Sautereau, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Ernani / Part 1: "Surta è la notte ... Ernani! Ernani involami"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
I vespri siciliani / Act 5: "Mercè, dilette amiche"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Linda di Chamounix / Act 1: "Ah! tardai troppo... O luce di quest'anima"Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 3: "O giusto cielo...Il dolce suono...Ardon gl'incensi"Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Opera Chorus Of Paris, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Nello Santi
Artaxerxes / Act 3: "The soldier tir'd of war's alarms"Thomas Arne, Dame Joan Sutherland, Harry Dilley, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Samson HWV 57 / Act 3: "Let The Bright Seraphim"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, Harry Dilley, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Norma / Act 1: "Sediziose voci...Casta Diva...Ah! bello a me ritorna"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
I Puritani / Act 1: "Son vergin vezzosa"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Semiramide / Act 1: "Bel raggio lusinghier"Gioachino Rossini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
I Puritani / Act 2: "O rendetemi la speme...Qui la voce...Vien, diletto"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
La Sonnambula / Act 1: "Care compagne, e voi, tenere amici"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Faust, CG 4 / Act 3: "O Dieu! que de bijoux...Ah! je ris de me voir"Charles Gounod, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Roméo et Juliette, CG 9 / Act 1: "Ah, je veux vivre"Charles Gounod, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Otello / Act 4: "Mia madre aveva una povera ancella...piangea cantando"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K.384 / Act 2: "Martern aller Arten"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
La traviata / Act 1: "E strano!...Ah, fors'è lui...Sempre libera"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Hamlet / Act 4: "A vos jeux, mes amis, permettez-moi"Ambroise Thomas, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Lakmé / Act 2: "Où va la jeune Indoue" (Bell song)Léo Delibes, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Les Huguenots / Act 2: "O beau pays de la Touraine"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Dame Joan Sutherland, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Gualtier Maldè...Caro nome"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Oberon, J.306 / Act 2: "Ocean! Thou mighty monster!"Carl Maria von Weber, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le Cid / Act 3: "De cet affreux combat...Pleurez, mes yeux"Jules Massenet, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Dinorah / Act 2: "Dieu! Comme cette nuit est lente...Ombre légère"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Pagliacci / Act 1: "Qual fiamma avea nel guardo...Stridono lassù"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
I Masnadieri / Act 2: "Dall' infame banchetto...Tu del mio Carlo"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, John Dobson, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Luisa Miller / Act 2: "Che! e segnar questo mano...Tu puniscimi, o Signore?"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La cambiale di matrimonio: "Come tacer...vorrei spiegarvi il giubilo"Gioachino Rossini, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2: "Eccomi pronta...Deh, se un' urna"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
The Gypsy and the BirdJulius Benedict, Dame Joan Sutherland, Alexander Murray, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Parla!Luigi Arditi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Crispino e la comare: "Io non sono piu l'Annetta"Federico Ricci, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
IdealeFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Il BacioLuigi Arditi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La SerenataFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
MattinataRuggero Leoncavallo, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Lo! hear the gentle larkHenry Rowley Bishop, Dame Joan Sutherland, Alexander Murray, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
The Last Rose of SummerJohn Andrew Stevenson, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Maritana / Act 3: "Scenes that are brightest"Vincent Wallace, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
The Bohemian Girl / Act 2: "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls"Michael William Balfe, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Home Sweet HomeHenry Rowley Bishop, Dame Joan Sutherland, Tina Bonifacio, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La Buona Figliuola: "Furia di donna"Niccolò Piccinni, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Atalanta, HWV 35 / Act 1: "Care selve"George Frideric Handel, Richard Conrad, Ambrose Gauntlett, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Meraspe: "Superbo di me stesso"Giovanni Battista Lampugnani, Marilyn Horne, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Samson HWV 57/ Act 2: "With Plaintive Note"George Frideric Handel, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Semele HWV 58 / Act 2: "Hence, Iris, hence away"George Frideric Handel, Marilyn Horne, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Astarto: "Mio caro ben"Giovanni Bononcini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Conrad, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Artaxerxes / Act 1: "O too lovely"Thomas Arne, Marilyn Horne, Douglas Cummings, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Light as thistledownWilliam Shield, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
When William at EveWilliam Shield, Dame Joan Sutherland, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
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