Description
Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo - Massenet; Gounod; Giordano; Mascagni - National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler / Columbia Masterworks LP 1978
76732
Product Details:
- Label: Columbia Masterworks – 76732
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1978
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera, Romantic
Overview
Renata Scotto and Placido Domingo shine in this captivating collection of opera highlights by Massenet, Gounod, Giordano, and Mascagni, performed with the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Kurt Herbert Adler. This Columbia Masterworks LP showcases their exceptional vocal prowess and dramatic interpretation, making it a must-have for opera enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Product Features
- Legendary Voices: Renata Scotto, known for her expressive soprano, and Placido Domingo, celebrated for his powerful tenor, deliver passionate performances.
- Masterful Orchestration: The National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kurt Herbert Adler, provides rich and dynamic accompaniment.
- Opera Highlights: Includes memorable selections from Massenet's "Manon," Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette," Giordano's "Fedora," and Mascagni's "I Rantzau."
- High-Quality Production: Columbia Masterworks ensures superior sound quality and fidelity.
Interesting Facts
- Renata Scotto: Renowned for her interpretations of Italian opera roles, Scotto's portrayal of Manon and other heroines is celebrated for its emotional depth.
- Placido Domingo: A versatile tenor acclaimed for his dramatic range, Domingo's rendition of Romeo in Gounod's opera is legendary.
- Kurt Herbert Adler: Known for his precise conducting style, Adler brings out the lyrical and dramatic nuances of each opera excerpt.
- Opera Selections: These highlights exemplify the Romantic era's emphasis on passionate storytelling and vocal virtuosity.
Track Listing
Side A:
- MASSENET: "Toi! Vous!" (from Act 3 Scene 2) - 8:47
- GOUNOD: "Va, je t'ai pardonne" (from Act 4 of "Romeo et Juliette") - 15:32
Side B:
- GIORDANO: "E Loui! e loui!" (from Act 2 of "Fedora") - 15:41
- MASCAGNI: "Giorgio si batte" (from Act 4 Scene 3 of "I Rantzau") - 9:30
Key Credits
- Vocals: Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo
- Conductor: Kurt Herbert Adler
- Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Engineer: Neville Boyling
- Producer: David Mottley
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