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This varied programme, which juxtaposes immensely challenging coloratura arias with charming Victorian songs such as Arditi's 'The Kiss', showcases the versatility of the brilliant American soprano, Elizabeth Futral. Recorded in: Blackheath Halls, London 21-24 June 2002 Producer(s) Brian Couzens Sound Engineer(s) Jonathan Cooper Michael Common (Assistant)
This varied programme, which juxtaposes immensely challenging coloratura arias with charming Victorian songs such as Arditi's 'The Kiss', showcases the versatility of the brilliant American soprano, Elizabeth Futral. Recorded in: Blackheath Halls, London 21-24 June 2002 Producer(s) Brian Couzens Sound Engineer(s) Jonathan Cooper Michael Common (Assistant) Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Alcina, HWV 34: Tornami a vagheggiar by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Baroque
Written: 1735; London, England
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 0 Secs.
Language: English
2.
Linda di Chamounix: O luce di quest' anima by Gaetano Donizetti
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1842; Italy
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 6 Minutes 17 Secs.
Language: English
3.
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K 384: Ach, ich liebte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1782; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 47 Secs.
Language: English
4.
I puritani: Son vergin vezzosa "Polacca" by Vincenzo Bellini
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano),
Peter Wedd (Tenor),
Diana Montague (Mezzo Soprano),
Dean Robinson (Bass)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra,
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Period: Romantic
Written: 1835; Italy
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 14 Secs.
Language: English
5.
Béatrice et Bénédict: Je vais le voir by Hector Berlioz
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1860-1862; France
Date of Recording: 08/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 9 Minutes 21 Secs.
Language: English
6.
Così fan tutte, K 588: Ah guarda, sorella by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Diana Montague (Mezzo Soprano),
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1790; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 47 Secs.
Language: English
7.
Roméo et Juliette: Je veux vivre dans le rêve "Waltz Song" by Charles Gounod
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1867; France
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 58 Secs.
Language: English
8.
Lakmé: D'où viens tu...C'est le dieu de la jeunesse by Léo Delibes
Performer:
Barry Banks (Tenor),
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; France
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 8 Minutes 49 Secs.
Language: English
9.
Lakmé: Où va la jeune indoue? "Bell Song" by Léo Delibes
Performer:
Dean Robinson (Bass),
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra,
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; France
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 8 Minutes 46 Secs.
Language: English
10.
Susannah: Ain't it a pretty night? by Carlisle Floyd
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1954; USA
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 7 Minutes 3 Secs.
Language: English
11.
Robinson Crusoé: Conduisez-moi vers celui qui j'adore by Jacques Offenbach
Performer:
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra,
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Period: Romantic
Written: 1867; Paris, France
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 4 Minutes 8 Secs.
Language: English
12.
Semele, HWV 58: O Sleep, why dost thou leave me? by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
David Cohen (Cello),
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano),
Elizabeth Kenny (Theorbo)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Baroque
Written: 1744; London, England
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 37 Secs.
Language: English
13.
Zelmira: Perche mi guardi, e piangi by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Jane Marshall (English Horn),
Lucy Wakeford (Harp),
Diana Montague (Mezzo Soprano),
Elizabeth Futral (Soprano)
Conductor:
Steven White
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1822; Italy
Date of Recording: 06/2002
Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England
Length: 5 Minutes 58 Secs.
Language: English
Sound Samples
Alcina, HWV 34: Act I: Aria: Come take me in your arms
Linda di Chamonix: Linda di Chamounix, Act I: Recitative and Cavatina: I should have hurried! - My soul is filled with love for you
Zelmira: Act I: Duet: What are these tears and sighs
Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (Abduction from the Seraglio), K. 384: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, K. 384, Act I: Aria: How I loved him!
I puritani (The Puritans), Act I: Quartet: A maiden adorning
Beatrice and Benedict: Beatrice et Benedict, Act I: Aria: He has come back
Cosi fan tutte, K. 588: Act I: Duet: See here, Dorabella
Romeo et Juliette: Act I: Waltz-song: Ah! Let me live in this dream!
Lakme: Act I: Duet: Reckless man! Are you mad? - He's the god of youth and springtime
Lakme: Act I: Bell Song: Ah! - Listen all to my daughter - The silver moon was shining
Susannah: Act I: Aria: Ain't it a pretty night!
Robinson Crusoe: Waltz-song: Take me away to the one I adore
Semele, HWV 58: Aria: Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me?
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