Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore

Cotrubas, Carreras, Wiixell, G. Evans, Watson; Pritchard. London, 1976

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L'Elisir d'amore

Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848)


DESCRIPTION

This delightful performance of L'elisir d'amore captures a cast of legendary singers at the height of their powers. José Carreras exudes youthful energy as Nemorino, and his pristine voice navigates the treacherous role with remarkable ease. His darker-toned tenor lends the character an unexpected leading man quality, providing a welcome counterbalance to Nemorino's guileless nature. Ileana Cotrubas matches Carreras in both charm and vocal finesse. Ingvar Wixell brings robust swagger to Belcore, while the combination of Geraint Evans's flawless vocal production and prodigious comic instincts makes him a Dulcamara for the ages, even if his interpretation lacks a certain degree of Italianate authenticity. John Pritchard leads a tidy yet thoroughly musical performance.


CAST

Adina – Ileana Cotrubas
Nemorino – José Carreras
Belcore – Ingvar Wixell
Dulcamara – Geraint Evans
Giannetta – Lilian Watson


DETAILS

Location: London
Date: December 27, 1976
Conductor: John Pritchard
Catalogue Number: OD 12393-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Mono


NOTE

A tape hiss is present throughout the performance and gradually becomes more pronounced as the evening progresses.

Track List

Act I

1. Preludio
2. Bel conforto al mietitore
3. Quanto è bella
4. Benedette queste carte!
5. Come Paride vezzoso
6. Una parola, o Adina
7. Per guarir di tal pazzia
8. Che vuol dire codesta sonata?
9. Udite, udite, o rustici
10. Voglio dire... lo stupendo elisir che desta amore
11. Caro elisir! sei mio!
12. Esulti pur la barbara
13. Tran tran, tran tran, tran tran
14. Adina, credimi, te ne scongiuro..
15. Fra lieti concenti

Act II

16. Cantiamo, facciam brindisi
17. Io son ricco, e tu sei bella
18. La donna è un animale
19. Saria possibile?
20. Dell'elisir mirabile
21. Quanto amore! ed io, spietata!
22. Una tenera occhiatina
23. Una furtiva lagrima
24. Prendi; per me sei libero
25. Il mio rigor dimentica
26. Alto! ... fronte!
27. Ei corregge ogni difetto

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