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Donizetti: Lucia Di Lammermoor [ CD / Album ]

Donizetti: Lucia Di Lammermoor

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  • Released Date: 24 Oct 2011

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

Looming large over the bustling metropolis of Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House is a sacred temple of the arts. And in the hallowed halls of this iconic venue, maestro Richard Bonynge conjures up a spellbinding performance of Donizetti's "Lucia Di Lammermoor", transporting audiences to a world of passion, betrayal, and madness.

From the haunting opening notes of the overture, Bonynge's expert hand guides the orchestra through a mesmerizing journey of shifting dynamics and emotive melodies. The strings shimmer like moonlight on a still pond, while the brass blare with a fiery intensity that cuts through the darkness.

But it's the vocal performances that truly steal the show. Soprano Joan Sutherland embodies the titular role of Lucia with a raw emotion that is as fragile as it is powerful. Her voice soars effortlessly through the demanding coloratura passages, conveying Lucia's descent into madness with chilling authenticity.

The supporting cast is equally impressive, with powerhouse tenor Luciano Pavarotti lending his golden tones to the role of Edgardo. His duets with Sutherland are nothing short of electrifying, blending together in a perfect harmony that sends shivers down the spine.

Overall, Bonynge's production of "Lucia Di Lammermoor" at Covent Garden is a triumph of storytelling and artistry. It's a performance that will leave you breathless and begging for more. So grab your opera glasses and prepare to be whisked away on a musical journey like no other. Bravo!

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Preludio - Percorrete Le Spiaggie Vicine
2. Tu Sei Turbato!...E N'ho Ben Donde
3. Cruda, Funesta Smania - Il Tuo Dubbio E Ormai Certezza
4. La Pietade in Suo Favore
5. Ancor Non Giunse!
6. Regnava Nel Silenzio
7. Quando Rapito in Estasi
8. Egli S'avanza
9. Sulla Tomba Che Rinserra
10. Qui Di Sposa Eterna ... Ah! Verano a Re Sull'aure
11. Lucia, Fra Poco a Te Verra
12. Appressati, Lucia
13. Soffriva Nel Pianto
14. Che Fia
15. Se Tradirmi Tu Potrai
16. Ebben? ... Di Tua Speranza
17. Ah! Cedi, Cedi
18. Al Ben De'tuoi Qual Vittima


Disc: 2
1. Per Te D'immenso Giubilo
2. Dov'e Lucia?
3. Chi Mi Frena in Tal Momento
4. T'allontana Sciagurato
5. Orrida E Questa Notte
6. Qui Del Padre Ancor Respira
7. D'immenso Giubilo
8. Ah! Cessate Quel Contento
9. Oh! Qual Funesto Avvenimento!
10. Oh, Giusto Cielo!...Il Dolce Suono
11. Ohime! Sorge Il Tremendo Fantasma
12. S'avanza Enrico
13. Spargi D'amore Pianto
14. Si Tragga Altrove
15. Tombe Degli Avi Miei
16. Fra Poco a Me Ricovero
17. Oh Meschina!
18. Tu Che a Dio Spiegasti L'ali

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