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Strauss composed this work for an orchestra of about 35 players, allowing each instrument—including every string player—a moment in the spotlight. The effect is closer to chamber music than grand opera, and the setting allows the singers to approach their roles with a Mozartian fluidity, none more so than \u003cb\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e as Bacchus. A stroke of casting genius, he was still performing roles like Tamino at the time, bringing a youthful freshness to Bacchus that is almost always absent. Given that the libretto repeatedly refers to him as \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eder junge Gott\u003c\/span\u003e (the young god), this feels like an interpretation close to what \u003cb\u003eStrauss\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHofmannsthal\u003c\/b\u003e envisioned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucine Amara\u003c\/b\u003e is equally compelling, with the role sitting squarely in the part of her voice where she excelled. Her impeccable sense of line and ability to spin luxurious pianissimi make a strong case for renewed appreciation of her artistry. \u003cb\u003eRita Streich\u003c\/b\u003e is utterly charming as Zerbinetta, her coloratura precise and dazzling, though one senses a touch of fatigue near the end of her aria. A young \u003cb\u003ePilar Lorengar\u003c\/b\u003e also makes an appearance in the small role of Echo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the helm is \u003cb\u003eSir John Pritchard\u003c\/b\u003e, whose leadership is nothing short of masterful. In 1958, this opera was still something of a rarity, yet his interpretation is so layered with nuance that one would think he had lived with it for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuriously, the prologue is missing from this recording, and the Glyndebourne archives offer no clues as to whether it was performed in the original run. One indication that it may have been omitted is the inclusion—albeit in heavily cut form—of Zerbinetta's second aria from the 1912 version, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ePrinzessin! Welchen Botenlohn \u003c\/span\u003esuggesting that this was meant to present something closer to the the original version. Otherwise, the performance follows the revised edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe recording was transferred from LP, so a slight surface noise remains, but the sound is otherwise clear. A fascinating document of an intimate and revelatory \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eAriadne auf Naxos\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAriadne – \u003cstrong\u003eLucine Amara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZerbinetta – \u003cstrong\u003eRita Streich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacchus – \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarlequin – \u003cstrong\u003eHeinz Blankenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcho – \u003cstrong\u003ePilar Lorengar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eGlyndebourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 27, 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eSir John Pritchard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 10517-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis set does not contain the Prologue of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eAriadne auf Naxos\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-The previous version was almost a half-step flat. 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Although both arias are transposed down a half step, she delivers the role with the tonal purity of a great Norma, the agility of a great Lucia, and the ferocity of a great Turandot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat said, as thrilling as it is to hear a magnificent Queen of the Night, two arias do not make an opera, and this performance stands firmly on its own merits beyond star cameos. \u003cstrong\u003eOtto Klemperer\u003c\/strong\u003e, often associated with slow and broad tempi, surprises here with a lively and spirited interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e brings ardor, grace, and heroism to Tamino, while \u003cstrong\u003eGeraint Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a charming Papageno, managing to elicit laughs even from a non-German-speaking audience without the aid of subtitles. \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Carlyle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet-voiced and tender Pamina. 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Under the baton of \u003cb\u003eVittorio Gui\u003c\/b\u003e, the singers exhibit a striking command of dynamic nuance, particularly in the ensembles, where the unified articulation evokes the discipline of elite choral ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSena Jurinac\u003c\/b\u003e offers a compelling Fiordiligi, combining charm with vocal allure. She delivers “Come scoglio” with assuredness and brings lyrical warmth to the long-breathed phrases of “Per pietà.” \u003cb\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e proves a sympathetic partner, distinguished by his customary elegance and a voice of considerable weight. Though \u003cb\u003eSesto Bruscantini\u003c\/b\u003e would later gain distinction as Don Alfonso, his early portrayal here already conveys magnetism and vocal charisma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Fiordiligi – \u003cstrong\u003eSena Jurinac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Dorabella – \u003cstrong\u003eNan Merriman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ferrando – \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Despina – \u003cstrong\u003eElena Rizzieri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Guglielmo – \u003cstrong\u003eSesto Bruscantini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Don Alfonso – \u003cstrong\u003eIvan Sardi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eGlyndebourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 29, 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eVittorio Gui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12276-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      There is some music missing from Act I, including several recitatives as well as “Smanie implacabili” and “In uomini, in soldati.”\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50785084735809,"sku":"12276-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":50785084768577,"sku":"MP3 12276-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50785084801345,"sku":"FLAC 12276-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC UPGRADE","offer_id":52080099819841,"sku":"FLACUP 12276-2","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12276-2front.jpg?v=1757264343"},{"product_id":"mozart-don-giovanni-blanc-sutherland-ligabue-freni-bruscantini-lewis-pritchard","title":"Mozart: Don Giovanni - Blanc, Sutherland, Ligabue, Freni, Bruscantini, Lewis; Pritchard. 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