Donizetti & Bellini Arias and Duets / LP Vinyl

S-36397

Product Details:

• Label: Angel
• Format: Vinyl, Stereo
• Country: USA
• Released: 1967
• Genre: Opera
• Style: Vocal, Classical

Overview

Donizetti & Bellini Arias and Duets is a captivating collection showcasing the vocal brilliance of Mirella Freni and Nicolai Gedda. This album features timeless arias and duets from operas by Gaetano Donizetti and Vincenzo Bellini, performed alongside two esteemed orchestras: the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Edward Downes and the Orchestra of the Opera House, Rome, conducted by Francesco Molinari-Pradelli.

Freni’s soprano, celebrated for its warmth and precision, and Gedda’s tenor, known for his remarkable range and artistry, breathe life into iconic pieces from La Sonnambula, L'Elisir d'Amore, Don Pasquale, and Lucia di Lammermoor. This masterful recording is a treasure for opera aficionados, offering an intimate glimpse into the golden age of operatic performance.

Track Listing

Side One (19:30)

1. Bellini: La Sonnambula

   • "Prendi: L'anel ti dono" (Act 1) – 3:25
   • "Son geloso del zefiro errante" (Act 1) – 6:90

2. Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore

   • "Prendi; prendi, per me sei libero" (Act 2)* – 7:20

Side Two (16:25)

1. Donizetti: Don Pasquale

   • "Povero Ernesto!... Cercherò lontana terra" (Act 2) – 7:15
   • "Tornami a dir che m'ami" (Act 3) – 5:10

2. Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor

   • "Ah! Talor del tuo pensiero (Verranno a te)" (Act 1) – 5:00

Key Credits

• Soprano: Mirella Freni
• Tenor: Nicolai Gedda
• Conductors: Edward Downes (New Philharmonia Orchestra), Francesco Molinari-Pradelli (Opera House Orchestra, Rome)
• Recording Label: Angel

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