Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Dame Joan Sutherland with her captivating album "Donizetti, Verdi, Handel & Bellini: Opera Works." Released on June 4, 2021, under the Cameo Classics label, this album is a testament to Sutherland's unparalleled vocal prowess and her deep connection with the operatic repertoire.
Spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes, this collection features exquisite excerpts from some of the most beloved operas in classical music history. The album opens with a continuity announcement and an introduction to "Emilia di Liverpool" by Gaetano Donizetti, showcasing Sutherland's ability to convey a range of emotions through her powerful and nuanced performances.
The album continues with a selection of arias from Donizetti's "Emilia di Liverpool," each highlighting Sutherland's technical brilliance and dramatic depth. Following this, the album transitions to Giuseppe Verdi's "Les vêpres siciliennes," featuring the enchanting aria "Mercè dilette amiche," sung in Italian.
Handel's "Alcina" is also represented with two live performances, "Di cor mio, quanto t'amai" and "Tornami a vagheggiar," demonstrating Sutherland's versatility and mastery of Baroque repertoire. The album concludes with excerpts from Bellini's "Lucia di Lammermoor," including the iconic Mad Scene, performed live, and a moving rendition of "O rendetemi la speme" from "I puritani."
Dame Joan Sutherland's "Donizetti, Verdi, Handel & Bellini: Opera Works" is a celebration of her extraordinary career and a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast. This album is a treasure trove of operatic brilliance, showcasing Sutherland's unmatched talent and her enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
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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