Zdeněk Fibich - Nevěsta Messinská = The Bride of Messina Šounová - Sounova, Soukupová, Novotný, Zítek, Prague National Theatre Chorus And Orchestra, Zdeněk Košler / Supraphon LP Stereo 1984 

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Product Features

• Label: Supraphon
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: Czechoslovakia
• Release Year: 1984
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

This 1984 vinyl LP, released by Supraphon, features Zdeněk Fibich's opera "Nevěsta Messinská" (The Bride of Messina) performed by the Prague National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Zdeněk Košler. The album showcases the tragic story of the opera, which premiered in 1884.

Interesting Facts

• Premiere: The opera premiered on March 28, 1884, at the National Theatre in Prague, winning first prize in an opera competition.
• Libretto: The Czech language libretto was written by Otakar Hostinský, based on Friedrich Schiller's play "Die Braut von Messina".

Track Listing

1. Overture and The Scene of Donna Isabella
2. The Prayer of Donna Isabella
3. The Story of Don Manuel
4. Beatrice's Song
5. The Scene of Donna Isabella and The Terzetto
6. The Meeting of Beatrice and Her Mother

Key Credits

• Composer: Zdeněk Fibich
• Conductor: Zdeněk Košler
• Orchestra: Prague National Theatre Orchestra
• Chorus: Prague National Theatre Chorus
• Vocals: Šounová, Soukupová, Novotný, Zítek

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