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A superb introduction both to Rossini and to one of his greatest interpreters, whose masterful technique is always at the service of the character and the meaning within the music.
A superb introduction both to Rossini and to one of his greatest interpreters, whose masterful technique is always at the service of the character and the meaning within the music. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Suisse Romande Orchestra,
Geneva Opera Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1823; Italy
Date of Recording: 1965
Language: Italian
2.
L'italiana in Algeri: Cruda sorte! Amor tiranno! by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1813; Italy
Date of Recording: 1964
Language: Italian
3.
Tancredi: Di tanti palpiti by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Suisse Romande Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1813; Italy
Date of Recording: 1965
Language: Italian
4.
La Cenerentola: Nacqui all' affano...Non piů mesta by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1817; Italy
Date of Recording: 1964
Language: Italian
5.
La donna del lago: Mura felici by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1819; Italy
Date of Recording: 1972
Language: Italian
6.
La donna del lago: Tanti affetti in tal momento by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1819; Italy
Date of Recording: 1972
Language: Italian
7.
L'assedio di Corinto: L'ora fatal...Giusto ciel! by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1826; Italy
Date of Recording: 1972
Language: Italian
8.
L'assedio di Corinto: Non temer un basso affetto by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Henry Lewis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1826; Italy
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection begins with the recitative "Avanziam..." and concludes
after "Non temer..." with "I destini tradir...Signor, che tutto poi..."
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A Total Understatement October 27, 2012
By Vashek P. (New York, NY) See All My Reviews
""Spectacular" doesn't even begin to do justice to this incredible voice and technique! Anyone who enjoys hearing a beautiful voice combined with an amazing vocal technique MUST have this recording in his/her collection."
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