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La Gioconda
Amilcare Ponchielli (1834–1886)
DESCRIPTION
La Gioconda is rarely associated with restraint, its libretto by Arrigo Boito—credited here under the pseudonym Tobia Gorrio—leaning into melodrama rather than psychological nuance. Yet in the title role, Régine Crespin uncovers subtler layers of the character, shaping passages that often invite excess with unexpected poise. Her “Suicidio!” is notable for its clarity of line and a control that recalls Mozart more than verismo.
Carlo Cossutta brings a similarly measured approach to Enzo, favoring a warm, lyrical phrasing that resists the temptation toward sheer vocal force. Michèle Vilma makes a strong impression as Laura, her “Stella marinar!” delivered with such presence and tonal sheen that it nearly halts the performance in its tracks.
CAST
Gioconda – Régine Crespin
Enzo – Carlo Cossutta
Barnaba – Gian Piero Mastromei
Laura – Michèle Vilma
Alvise – Plinio Clabassi
La Cieca – Carole Schmidt
DETAILS
Location: Marseille
Date: 1967
Conductor: Nello Santi
Catalogue Number: OD 12259-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Mono
BONUS
Excerpts from Otello with Régine Crespin and Mario Del Monaco — Marseille, 1956
Track List
Act I
Act II
3. Assassini! quel crin venerando
4. Voce di donna
5. Enzo Grimaldo, Principe di Santafior, che pensi?
6. O monumento!
7. La canzon ve lo dicea
8. Ed or scendete a riposarvi
9. Cielo e mar!
10. Ma chi vien? non è uno spetro del pensier!
Act III
12. Stella del marinar!
13. E un anatèma!
14. Il mio braccio t'afferra!
15. Laura, Laura! ove sei?
16. Qui chiamata m'avete?
17. O madre mia, nell'isola fatale
18. Vieni!... Lasciami! Ahimè!
Act IV
20. Suicidio!
21. Ecco, il velen di Laura
22. Gioconda!... Enzo! ... sei tu!
23. La barca s'avvicina
BONUS
25. Love Duet
Otello Marseille, 1956