Description
Boito: Mefistofele / Ghiaurov, Pavarotti, Freni, Caballé, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero De Fabritiis / Classic Opera / Decca 2x Audio CD 2005 / 475 6666
UPC 028947566663
Mefistofele (Italian pronunciation: [mefiˈstɔːfele]) is an opera in a prologue and five acts, later reduced to four acts and an epilogue, the only completed opera with music by the Italian composer-librettist Arrigo Boito (there are several completed operas for which he was librettist only). The opera was given its premiere on 5 March 1868 at La Scala, Milan, under the baton of the composer, despite his lack of experience and skill as a conductor.
However, it was not a success and was immediately withdrawn after only two performances. Revisions in 1875 resulted in success in Bologna and, with further adjustments in 1876 for Venice, the opera was performed elsewhere.
Label: Decca – 475 6666
Series: Classic Opera
Format: 2 x CD, Album, Box Set
Country: Europe
Released: 2005
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Opera
Tracklist:
| CD1 | Prologo / Atto Primo / Atto Secondo (start) | 67:11 | |
| CD2 |
Atto Secondo (conclusion) / Atto terzo / Atto quarto / Epilogo |
78:49 |
- Bass Vocals – Nicolai Ghiaurov
- Choir – London Opera Chorus, Trinity Boys' Choir
- Chorus Master – David Squibb, Terry Edwards (2)
- Conductor – Oliviero de Fabritiis
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Della Jones
- Orchestra – National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Soprano Vocals – Mirella Freni, Montserrat Caballé, Nucci Condò
- Tenor Vocals – Luciano Pavarotti, Piero de Palma, Robin Leggate
