Mirella Freni & Cesare Siepi - Lugano Recital 1985

UPC: 9120005651517  

REGION 0 PAL DVD

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Running Time: 62 mins
• TV Format: PAL 4:3
• Sound: Dolby Digital
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Recording Date: 17 May 1985
• Release Year: 2005

Overview

This remarkable recital, recorded live at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano on 17 May 1985, features the legendary soprano Mirella Freni and the distinguished bass Cesare Siepi. Under the baton of Bruno Amaducci, the Orchestra della Radiotelevisione della Svizzera Italiana accompanies these extraordinary artists through a program of operatic masterpieces, making this a must-have for any classical music aficionado.

Interesting Facts

• Mirella Freni: Renowned for her impeccable technique and expressive voice, Freni delivers stunning performances of arias from operas by Puccini, Verdi, and Boito.
• Cesare Siepi: One of the greatest basses of the 20th century, Siepi's deep, resonant voice shines in selections from Mozart and Nicolai.
• Historical Performance: This recital captures the unique chemistry between Freni and Siepi, two of the most revered opera singers of their time, in a live setting.
• Television Direction: The performance was directed for television and video by Enrica Roffi, ensuring a visually captivating experience.
• Cover Photo: The cover features a photograph by Foto Fayer, Wien, adding a touch of historical authenticity to the DVD package.

Track Listing

1. Otto Nicolai (1810-1849) - Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor

   • Ouverture (9:19)

2. Charles Gounod (1818-1893) - Philemon et Baucis

   • Que les songes heureux (berceuse de Jupiter) ** (3:02)

3. Arrigo Boito (1842-1918) - Mefistofele (Margherita)

   • L'altra notte in fondo al mar * (6:17)

4. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) - Don Carlos (Filippo II)

   • Ella giammai m'amò ** (9:14)

5. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) - Tosca

   • Vissi d'arte * (3:14)

6. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) - Gianni Schicchi (Lauretta)

   • O mio babbino caro * (2:25)

7. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) - Don Carlos (Elisabetta)

   • Tu che le vanità * (9:14)

8. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Don Giovanni

   • Ouverture (2:25)
   • Madamina il catalogo è questo ** (5:55)

9. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) - Simon Boccanegra (Fiesco)

   • Il lacerato spirito ** (4:14)

10. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Don Giovanni (Zerlina - Don Giovanni)

    • Là ci darem la mano ** (3:17)

Publishers

• Produced by: RTSI-Televisione svizzera
• Directed by: Enrica Roffi
• Distributed by: Videoland GmbH/Vienna

Hashtags

#MirellaFreni #CesareSiepi #LuganoRecital #Opera #ClassicalMusic #LivePerformance #RTSI #Videoland #BrunoAmaducci #PalazzoDeiCongressi