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Gaetano Donizetti

Gaetano Donizetti: A Master of Bel Canto Opera

Introduction to Gaetano Donizetti

Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848) was an Italian composer who played a pivotal role in the development of bel canto opera, a style celebrated for its lyrical beauty, vocal agility, and dramatic intensity. His works, spanning comic, tragic, and historical operas, remain among the most performed in the world. Donizetti’s music is renowned for its expressive melodies, captivating storytelling, and unforgettable arias that challenge and showcase the brilliance of operatic voices.

Donizetti’s Most Famous Operas

Comic Opera Brilliance

Donizetti’s comedic operas are filled with charm, wit, and dazzling vocal lines:

  • L’Elisir d’Amore (1832) – A heartwarming love story featuring the beloved aria "Una furtiva lagrima."
  • Don Pasquale (1843) – A comic masterpiece full of fast-paced humor and sparkling melodies.

Tragic and Historical Masterpieces

Donizetti’s dramatic operas showcase powerful emotions and unforgettable melodies:

  • Lucia di Lammermoor (1835) – A quintessential bel canto tragedy with the famous "Mad Scene", requiring supreme vocal skill.
  • Anna Bolena (1830) – A deeply expressive opera about the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn.
  • Roberto Devereux (1837) – A dramatic retelling of Queen Elizabeth I’s love and heartbreak.

Donizetti’s Influence and Legacy

Donizetti’s operas remain cornerstones of the bel canto repertoire, influencing later composers like Verdi and Puccini. His ability to blend vocal virtuosity with compelling drama continues to captivate audiences and singers alike.

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  • GAETANO DONIZETTI - MARIA STUARDA / CEDOLINS, GANASSI, BROS, PALAZZI, CARIA, CHAKAR / Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice / FABRIZIO MARIA CARMINATI / Unitel Classica / major / DVD Video (814337010423) GAETANO DONIZETTI - MARIA STUARDA / CEDOLINS, GANASSI, BROS, PALAZZI, CARIA, CHAKAR / Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice / FABRIZIO MARIA CARMINATI / Unitel Classica / major / DVD Video (814337010423)
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    GAETANO DONIZETTI - MARIA STUARDA / CEDOLINS, GANASSI, BROS, PALAZZI, CARIA, CHAKAR / Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice / FABRIZIO MARIA CARMINATI / Unitel Classica / major / DVD Video

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    GAETANO DONIZETTI - MARIA STUARDA / CEDOLINS, GANASSI, BROS, PALAZZI, CARIA, CHAKAR / Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice / FABRIZIO MARIA CARMINATI / Unitel Classica / major / DVD Video UPC 814337010423 Playtime is 140 Minutes    "A...
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  • Lívia Budai-Batky (mezzo-soprano): Verdi, Gluck, Donizetti, Ponchielli, Mascagni, Cilea - Hungarian State Orchestra, Tamás Pál / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 1995 / HCD 12941 (HCD 12941) Lívia Budai-Batky (mezzo-soprano): Verdi, Gluck, Donizetti, Ponchielli, Mascagni, Cilea - Hungarian State Orchestra, Tamás Pál / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 1995 / HCD 12941 (HCD 12941)
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    Lívia Budai-Batky (mezzo-soprano): Verdi, Gluck, Donizetti, Ponchielli, Mascagni, Cilea - Hungarian State Orchestra, Tamás Pál / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 1995 / HCD 12941

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    Lívia Budai-Batky (mezzo-soprano): Verdi, Gluck, Donizetti, Ponchielli, Mascagni, Cilea - Hungarian State Orchestra, Tamás Pál / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 1995 HCD 12941  AUDIO CD 1989...
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  • Donizetti: Maria Padilla - Lois McDonall, Christian Du Plessis, Della Jones, Graham Clark, London Symphony Orchestra, Alun Francis / Peter Moores Foundation / Opera Rara 3x Audio CD, Box Set 2006 / ORC 6 Donizetti: Maria Padilla - Lois McDonall, Christian Du Plessis, Della Jones, Graham Clark, London Symphony Orchestra, Alun Francis / Peter Moores Foundation / Opera Rara 3x Audio CD, Box Set 2006 / ORC 6
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    Donizetti: Maria Padilla - Lois McDonall, Christian Du Plessis, Della Jones, Graham Clark, London Symphony Orchestra, Alun Francis / Peter Moores Foundation / Opera Rara 3x Audio CD, Box Set 2006 / ORC 6

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    Donizetti: Maria Padilla - Lois McDonall, Christian Du Plessis, Della Jones, Graham Clark, London Symphony Orchestra, Alun Francis / Peter Moores Foundation / Opera Rara 3x Audio CD, Box Set 2006 / ORC 6 UPC 792938000626   Maria Padilla is...
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  • Donizetti: La Favorita - Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia, Coro Filarmonico di Bratislava, Fabio Luisi / Paolo Coni, Adelisa Tabiadon, Giuseppe Morino / Nuova Era 2x Audio CD 1989 / 6823/24 Donizetti: La Favorita - Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia, Coro Filarmonico di Bratislava, Fabio Luisi / Paolo Coni, Adelisa Tabiadon, Giuseppe Morino / Nuova Era 2x Audio CD 1989 / 6823/24
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    Donizetti: La Favorita - Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia, Coro Filarmonico di Bratislava, Fabio Luisi / Paolo Coni, Adelisa Tabiadon, Giuseppe Morino / Nuova Era 2x Audio CD 1989 / 6823/24

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    Donizetti: La Favorita - Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia, Coro Filarmonico di Bratislava, Fabio Luisi / Paolo Coni, Adelisa Tabiadon, Giuseppe Morino / Nuova Era 2x Audio CD 1989 / 6823/24 UPC 8010984168223 !!! Condition of CD is USED - VERY GOOD...
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  • Donizetti: Roberto Devereux / Opera in Three Acts / Music by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano (1801-1852) / Filene Center Orchestra & Wolf Trap Company Chorus / Julius Rudel, conductor / Live Performance, 1975 / DVD (089948420491) Donizetti: Roberto Devereux / Opera in Three Acts / Music by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano (1801-1852) / Filene Center Orchestra & Wolf Trap Company Chorus / Julius Rudel, conductor / Live Performance, 1975 / DVD (089948420491)
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    Donizetti: Roberto Devereux

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    Donizetti: Roberto Devereux / Opera in Three Acts / Music by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano (1801-1852) / Filene Center Orchestra & Wolf Trap Company Chorus / Julius Rudel, conductor / Live...
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  • Geatano Donizetti: Don Pasquale / Comic drama in three acts Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini & Gaetano Donizetti / ORCHESTRA OF SWITZERLAND / CHORUS OF THE GRAND THEATER OF GENEVA / Ching-Lien Wu, conductor / DVD (3760115300330) Geatano Donizetti: Don Pasquale / Comic drama in three acts Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini & Gaetano Donizetti / ORCHESTRA OF SWITZERLAND / CHORUS OF THE GRAND THEATER OF GENEVA / Ching-Lien Wu, conductor / DVD (3760115300330)
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    Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale / Comic drama in three acts Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini & Gaetano Donizetti / ORCHESTRA OF SWITZERLAND / CHORUS OF THE GRAND THEATER OF GENEVA / Ching-Lien Wu, conductor / DVD

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    Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale / Comic drama in three acts Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini & Gaetano Donizetti / ORCHESTRA OF SWITZERLAND / CHORUS OF THE GRAND THEATER OF GENEVA / Ching-Lien Wu, conductor / Recording in HD: Grand...
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  • Donizetti: L'esule Di Roma - Gasdia, Alaimo, Palacio, Ariostini, Molina, Di Benedetto, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Piacenza, Coro Dell Opera Giocosa, Massimo De Bernart / Bongiovanni 700 2x Audio CD 1987 / GB 2045/46-2 Donizetti: L'esule Di Roma - Gasdia, Alaimo, Palacio, Ariostini, Molina, Di Benedetto, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Piacenza, Coro Dell Opera Giocosa, Massimo De Bernart / Bongiovanni 700 2x Audio CD 1987 / GB 2045/46-2
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    Donizetti: L'esule Di Roma - Gasdia, Alaimo, Palacio, Ariostini, Molina, Di Benedetto, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Piacenza, Coro Dell Opera Giocosa, Massimo De Bernart / Bongiovanni 700 2x Audio CD 1987 / GB 2045/46-2

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    Donizetti: L'esule Di Roma - Gasdia, Alaimo, Palacio, Ariostini, Molina, Di Benedetto, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Piacenza, Coro Dell Opera Giocosa, Massimo De Bernart / Bongiovanni 700 2x Audio CD 1987 / GB 2045/46-2 UPC 8007068204526   L'esule di...
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  • Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore / Playful melodrama in two acts / Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra national de Paris / Conductor: Edward Gardner / HD recording: Opéra national de Paris / DVD (3760115300408) Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore / Playful melodrama in two acts / Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra national de Paris / Conductor: Edward Gardner / HD recording: Opéra national de Paris / DVD (3760115300408)
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    Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore

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    Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore / Playful melodrama in two acts / Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra national de Paris / Conductor: Edward Gardner / HD recording: Opéra national de Paris / DVD   Format: NTSC Run time:...
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  • Donizetti: Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (Viva la mamma) / Playful drama in one act | Libretto: Domenico Gilardoni / Orchestra, Soloists and Choir of the Academy of the Teatro alla Scala / Conductor MARCO GUIDARINI / DVD (3760115300637) Donizetti: Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (Viva la mamma) / Playful drama in one act | Libretto: Domenico Gilardoni / Orchestra, Soloists and Choir of the Academy of the Teatro alla Scala / Conductor MARCO GUIDARINI / DVD (3760115300637)
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    Donizetti: Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (Viva la mamma) / Playful drama in one act | Libretto: Domenico Gilardoni / Orchestra, Soloists and Choir of the Academy of the Teatro alla Scala / Conductor MARCO GUIDARINI / DVD

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    Donizetti: Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (Viva la mamma) / Playful drama in one act | Libretto: Domenico Gilardoni / Orchestra, Soloists and Choir of the Academy of the Teatro alla Scala / Conductor MARCO GUIDARINI /...
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  • Donizetti: Pia de' Tolomei / Lyrical tragedy in two parts. Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano / ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF LA FENICE THEATER IN VENICE / Director: Christian Gangneron / Scene: Sergio Segalini / DVD (8007144334888) Donizetti: Pia de' Tolomei / Lyrical tragedy in two parts. Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano / ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF LA FENICE THEATER IN VENICE / Director: Christian Gangneron / Scene: Sergio Segalini / DVD (8007144334888)
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    Donizetti: Pia de' Tolomei DVD

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    Donizetti: Pia de' Tolomei / Lyrical tragedy in two parts. Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano / ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF LA FENICE THEATER IN VENICE / Director: Christian Gangneron / Scene: Sergio Segalini /...
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  • Donizetti Enrico di Borgogna  Melodrama for music - Libretto by Bartolomeo Merelli  Chorus Donizetti Opera Chorus Master Fabio Tartari  Recorded at Donizetti Opera 2018  DVD (8007144378332) Donizetti Enrico di Borgogna  Melodrama for music - Libretto by Bartolomeo Merelli  Chorus Donizetti Opera Chorus Master Fabio Tartari  Recorded at Donizetti Opera 2018  DVD (8007144378332)
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    Donizetti: Enrico di Borgogna / Melodrama for music - Libretto by Bartolomeo Merelli / Chorus Donizetti Opera Chorus Master: Fabio Tartari / Recorded at: Donizetti Opera 2018 / DVD

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    Donizetti: Enrico di Borgogna / Melodrama for music - Libretto by Bartolomeo Merelli / Chorus Donizetti Opera Chorus Master: Fabio Tartari / Recorded at: Donizetti Opera 2018 / DVD Format: NTSC Run time: 152...
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  • L'elisir D'amore 2 DVD Set / Melodrama in two acts Libretto by Felice Romani / Orchestra and Chorus of the Bergamo Musica Festival G. Donizetti Conductor: Alessandro De Marchi / Live recording at Teatro Donizetti of Bergamo / DVD (8007144335779) L'elisir D'amore 2 DVD Set / Melodrama in two acts Libretto by Felice Romani / Orchestra and Chorus of the Bergamo Musica Festival G. Donizetti Conductor: Alessandro De Marchi / Live recording at Teatro Donizetti of Bergamo / DVD (8007144335779)
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    L'elisir D'amore 2 DVD Set / Melodrama in two acts Libretto by Felice Romani / Orchestra and Chorus of the Bergamo Musica Festival G. Donizetti Conductor: Alessandro De Marchi

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    L'elisir D'amore 2 DVD Set / Melodrama in two acts Libretto by Felice Romani / Orchestra and Chorus of the Bergamo Musica Festival G. Donizetti Conductor: Alessandro De Marchi / Live recording at Teatro Donizetti of Bergamo /...
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