La Clemenza di Tito

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

DESCRIPTION

Although Tito’s name appears in the title, Teresa Berganza makes a persuasive case that the true center of Mozart’s final opera is Sesto. She brings a sense of stature and poise to the role, along with a level of gravitas that arguably surpasses even the Tito of Renzo Casellato.

Heather Harper offers a softer, more lyrical approach to Vitellia, favoring line and nuance over dramatic declaration; yet she reveals unexpected fire in the trio “Vengo! Aspettate!”, a moment that shows a side of her artistry one might not anticipate.

Peter Maag adopts a decidedly romantic view of the score, and while his tempos are on the leisurely side, they prove well suited to the voices assembled.

CAST

Tito – Renzo Casellato
Sesto – Teresa Berganza
Vitellia – Heather Harper
Servilia – Myrtha Garbarini
Annio – Norma Lerer
Publio – Ángel Mattiello

DETAILS

Location: Buenos Aires
Date: July 13, 1969
Conductor: Peter Maag
Catalogue Number: OD 12334-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Mono

Act I

Act II