Mascagni: L'Amico Fritz

Chiara, Aragall, Taddei; Arena

Catania, 1973

$5.95

L'Amico Fritz

Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)

DESCRIPTION

Jaume Aragall and Maria Chiara bring a striking balance of charm and Italian verismo style to L'Amico Fritz, Pietro Mascagni’s light-hearted follow-up to Cavalleria Rusticana. Jaume Aragall offers a lyrical and ardent portrayal, his tenor imbued with a natural warmth that suits the role’s gentler contours, while Maria Chiara’s soprano radiates elegance and emotional clarity, capturing both the character’s innocence and resolve. Their duet scenes in particular are marked by genuine chemistry and a finely calibrated sense of musical phrasing.

CAST

Fritz Kobus – Jaume Aragall
Suzel – Maria Chiara
Beppe – Elena Zilio
David – Giuseppe Taddei
Federico – Piero de Palma

DETAILS

Location: Catania
Date: 1973
Conductor: Maurizio Arena
Catalogue Number: OD 12247-1
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 1
In Stereo