Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini - Bonisolli, Zylis-Gara, Brendel, Thau; Ozawa. Roma, 1973

$8.95

Description:

Berlioz' rarely performed Benvenuto Cellini receives star treatment in this Italian radio performance, revealing the opera’s unique flavor with a cast fully up to its formidable demands. Franco Bonisolli takes on the title role with fearless vocalism, navigating its challenges effortlessly while also delivering unexpectedly refined French style. His performance is both technically commanding and stylistically persuasive.

Teresa Zylis-Gara brings radiance and vocal elegance to the role of Teresa, adding warmth and dramatic presence to the performance. The result is a compelling account of one of Berlioz’s most complex and exhilarating scores.

BONUS:
Franco Bonisolli sings arias from Manon and Faust

In Mono

OD 11586-2