Description
Kathleen Ferrier in Gluck: Orfeo Ed Euridice / His Master's Voice 2x LP, Box Set 1977
RLS 725
Product Features
- Label: His Master's Voice – RLS 725
- Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Box Set
- Country: UK
- Released: 1977
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
Immerse yourself in Christoph Willibald Gluck's masterpiece "Orfeo Ed Euridice" with Kathleen Ferrier and the exceptional cast on this His Master's Voice 2x LP Box Set. Recorded in 1977 with the Chorus and Orchestra of the Netherlands Opera under the baton of Charles Bruck, this recording showcases Ferrier's poignant portrayal of Orfeo, alongside the soprano vocals of Greet Koeman and Nel Duval. Experience the timeless tale of Orpheus's journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridice, rendered with emotional depth and musical brilliance.
Interesting Facts
- Kathleen Ferrier, celebrated for her contralto voice and interpretations of Baroque and Classical music, brings a unique sensitivity to the role of Orfeo.
- The Netherlands Opera Chorus and Orchestra, under Charles Bruck's direction, deliver a powerful and authentic performance, capturing the essence of Gluck's operatic vision.
- This 2x LP Box Set includes comprehensive liner notes and historical context, enhancing the listener's appreciation of the opera's narrative and musical intricacies.
Track Listing
- Side A: Overture
- Side A2: Act I (Part 1)
- Side B1: Act I (Conclusion)
- Side B2: Act II, Scene 1
- Side B3: Act II, Scene 2 (Part 1)
- Side C1: Act II, Scene 2 (Conclusion)
- Side C2: Act III (Part 1)
- Side D: Act III (Conclusion)
Key Credits
- Chorus: Nederlands Opera Koor
- Composed By: Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Conductor: Charles Bruck
- Libretto By: Ranieri De' Calzabigi
- Orchestra: Orchestra Of The Netherlands Opera
- Producer: Klaas A. Posthuma
- Soprano Vocals: Greet Koeman, Nel Duval
- Transferred By: Maarten Proost
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