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Don Giovanni (excerpts)

Gobbi, Jones, Vaughan, Evans, Shirley, Kern, Ward, Bryn-Jones; Davis
London, 1967

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Don Giovanni

A young Gwyneth Jones brings thrilling Wagnerian intensity to Donna Anna, yet manages to preserve the elegance and clarity essential to Mozart's classical style. Her performance is a powerful reminder that dramatic weight need not come at the expense of stylistic integrity.

Tito Gobbi, though slightly past the age to fully embody the physical allure of Don Giovanni, compensates with a portrayal driven by dark, nihilistic energy. His interpretation emphasizes the character's psychological complexity over sensual charm, resulting in a chilling, unconventional reading of the role.

George Shirley is exquisite as Don Ottavio—his phrasing, tone, and musicianship are impeccable, lending nobility and tenderness to a role often taken for granted. Geraint Evans, as Leporello, delivers a comic performance full of nuance and wit, managing to keep audiences engaged and laughing even without the benefit of surtitles.

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Sue B.✓ Verified Buyer

United Kingdom

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Don Giovanni, ROH 1967

The performance which I attended was great but the sound on the recording is variable and often poor tho’ it does give us some sense of the beauty and brilliance of the young Gwyneth Jones’ voice which I still remember. Sadly the recording is, as advertised, incomplete too.
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Andrew B.✓ Verified Buyer

United Kingdom

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Great Cast.

The sound is a little distant at times , but perfectly good enough to enjoy the performance. Well worth hearing this great cast. A pity the performance wasn't captured in its entirety.
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Andyb✓ Verified Buyer

United Kingdom

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Much to enjoy.

This was a great Giovanni cast . Even with some distant sound it is well worth hearing. Such a shame the whole performance wasn't recorded- for example we miss out on ' Mi Tradi' in Act Two ( a pity as Elizabeth Vaughan is superb , just hear the way she delivers 'Ah fuggi il traditor') and the great final scene, but I am so glad to have heard these excerpts. Thank you for finding this.
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Mark G.✓ Verified Buyer

United States

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Review of George Shirley Madame Butterfly and Don Giovanni

Fantastic in all respects and thank you so much for making these performances available. Great service and recordings in all respects! I am so grateful!
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