Verdi: Alzira - Ileana Cotrubas, Francisco Araiza, Renato Bruson, Lamberto Gardelli / Orfeo 2x Audio CD 1983 Stereo / C 057 832 H

UPC 4011790057224

Product Details:

• Label: Orfeo – C 057 832 H
• Format: 2 × Audio CD, Album, Stereo
• Country of Release: Germany
• Release Year: 1983
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic, Opera

Overview

Dive into the dramatic intensity of Giuseppe Verdi's rarely performed opera Alzira, brought to life by an exceptional cast led by Ileana Cotrubas, Francisco Araiza, and Renato Bruson. Conducted by the legendary Lamberto Gardelli, this Orfeo recording captures the passion, beauty, and lyrical complexity of Verdi's early work. With the powerful Münchner Rundfunkorchester and Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks under Gardelli’s direction, the performance offers a masterful interpretation of Salvatore Cammarano's compelling libretto.

This 2-CD stereo release is an essential addition for opera enthusiasts, showcasing Verdi’s talent in exploring the interplay of love, power, and sacrifice.

Track Listing

CD 1:

1. Sinfonia – 5:41

Prologo:

1. Introduzione (Coro, Otumbo) – 2:01
2. Scena, Cavatina (Zamoro) E Stretta Del Prologo – 7:32

Atto Primo:

1. Coro D'introduzione – 1:41
2. Scena E Cavatina (Gusmano) – 7:33
3. Scena E Cavatina (Alzira) – 9:55
4. Scena E Duetto (Alzira E Gusmano) – 7:20
5. Finale – 13:11

CD 2:

1. Introduzione (Coro) – 2:28
2. Scena E Duetto (Alzira E Gusmano) – 8:48
3. Scena Ed Aria (Zamoro) – 9:56
4. Coro D'Ancelle – 2:05
5. Scena Ed Aria Finale (Gusmano) – 8:37

Key Credits

• Soprano (Alzira): Ileana Cotrubas
• Tenor (Zamoro): Francisco Araiza
• Baritone (Gusmano): Renato Bruson
• Conductor: Lamberto Gardelli
• Orchestra: Münchner Rundfunkorchester
• Chorus: Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks