Donizetti: Maria De Rudenz

1. Maria de Rudenz, opera
   Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
   Performed by La Fenice Theater Orchestra
   with Katia Ricciarelli, Alberto Cupido, Silvia Baleani, Giorgio Surjan, Leo Nucci
   
   

Donizetti: Maria De Rudenz,Gaetano Donizetti,La Fenice Theater Orchestra,Alberto Cupido,Giorgio Surjan,Katia Ricciarelli,Leo Nucci,Silvia Baleani,Mondo Musica,Classical,Italian Romantic Opera,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

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Average customer rating: Maria de Rudenz - Certainly not a flop! This is an unfairly lost jewel Nelly Miricioiu transforms "Maria" A forgotten bel canto treasure

Donizetti - Maria de Rudenz / N. Miricioiu · R. Nathan · B. Ford · R. McFarland · PO · D. Parry Gaetano Donizetti , David Parry , Nelly Miricioiu , Bruce Ford , and Philharmonia Orchestra Manufacturer: Opera Rara UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Donizetti - L'assedio di Calais / D. Jones, du Plessis, Focile, Serbo, Smythe, Philharmonia Orchestra, Parry Meyerbeer: Margherita d'Anjou Rossini: Adelaide di Borgogna Pacini - Maria Regina d'Inghilterra / Miricioiu · Ford · Plazas · Fardilha · A. Miles · PO · Parry Donizetti - Maria Padilla / McDonall · D. Jones · G. Clark · du Plessis · Earle · Caley · R. Kennedy · J. Davies · LSO · A. Francis ASIN: B00000DG2G Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

1. Maria De Rudenz: Prelude And Chorus: 'Laude all' Eterno amor primiero
2. Maria De Rudenz: Aria: 'Ah! non avea piu lagrime' (Corrado)
3. Maria De Rudenz: Duetto: 'Fratello!' (Corrado) (Enrico)
4. Maria De Rudenz: Duetto: 'Qui di mie pene un angelo' (Corrado) (Enrico)
5. Maria De Rudenz: Duetto: 'Fratello! Enrico! abbracciami' (Corrado) (Enrico)
6. Maria De Rudenz: Aria: 'Surse giorno fatal' (Maria) (Rambaldo)
7. Maria De Rudenz: Aria: Cavatina 'Si, del chiostro penitente' (Maria) (Rambaldo)
8. Maria De Rudenz: Aria: Cabaletta 'Sulla mia tomba gelida' (Maria) (Rambaldo)
9. Maria De Rudenz: Scena e coro - 'Qui de' vassali move' (Rambaldo)
10. Maria De Rudenz: Finale Primo - 'Matilde!'
11. Maria De Rudenz: Finale Primo - Larghetto 'Chiuse al di per te le ciglia'
12. Maria De Rudenz: Finale Primo: Stretta 'Il tuo core a me togliesti'

Tracks:

1. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Preludio
2. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Scena ed Aria: 'Ebben, colei?' (Enrico) (Rambaldo) (Maria)
3. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Scena ed Aria: Area 'Talor nel mio delirio' (Enrico) (Rambaldo) (Maria)
4. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Scena ed Aria: Cabaletta 'Tu la speme a me ritornii!' (Enrico) (Rambaldo) (Maria)
5. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Duetto Finale: 'Che fu!...son io!' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo) (Matilde)
6. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Duetto Finale: 'Fonte d'amare lagrime' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo) (Matilde)
7. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: Duetto Finale: 'E d'altra il cor...Ne franger' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo) (Matilde)
8. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'Si, quell' ombra sepolcrale'
9. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'Tardi, ah! tardi giungesti' (Enrico) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
10. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'A me cui financo' (Enrico) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
11. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'O tremenda gelosia' (Enrico) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
12. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'O giovinetta sposa'
13. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'Ah! fra gl'amplessi tuoi' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
14. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'Mostro iniquo, tremar tu dovei' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
15. Maria De Rudenz - Part Two: 'Al misfatto enorme e rio' (Maria) (Corrado) (Rambaldo)
16. Appendix: 'Fu vista in arme sul far del giorno;
17. Appendix: 'Che pensi Enrico?' (Enrico)

Customer Reviews:

Maria de Rudenz - Certainly not a flop!.......2005-06-12

In a guide to classical composers, which shall remain unnamed, the comment on "Maria de Rudenz" was, that because of its "over-the-top" melodrama it was one of Donizetti's failures. Simply refer to Frank Walker's classic biography, "The Man Verdi", and check the chapter on Giuseppina Strepponi and it is evident that it was one of her frequently performed roles. If so, surely other divas of the era must also have found it a "starry" role. I approached it sceptically at first with the excesses of its melodrama, which is no worse than "Sweeney Todd", but with the imaginative and often truly inspired scoring and melody of Donizetti, it has become a favourite of mine among his lesser known operas. These may not all be the master-pieces such as "Lucia", but, like early Verdi operas, they cannot be dismissed. They are exciting to listen to and I personally would love to experience them in the theatre, which sadly is unlikely to happen in Australia - but one can only hope. In the meantime, Opera Rara continue to tantalize opera lovers with fine performances of these neglected exciting pieces of Musical Theatre - long may they do so!

This is an unfairly lost jewel.......2003-09-19

I really thank Opera Rara records for bringing back to life this beautiful operatic jewel. It not only has beautiful music, the singing and the sound are great. If you like Donizetti and you already have his 4 or 5 most recorded operas, this is definitely a wonderful next purchase.

Nelly Miricioiu transforms "Maria".......2000-05-19

So many wonderful operas lie just beyond the boundaries of the traditional repertory, and Donizetti's "Maria de Rudenz" is no exception. As is well-known, lovers of bel canto singing owe considerable gratitude to Opera Rara, and this recording perpetuates that debt. Parry conducts with his standard scholarship and understanding of the musical and dramatic requirements of Donizetti's music. His tempi almost always seem ideal, and he lovingly supports his soloists in their efforts to sustain Donizetti's beautiful melodic lines. This isn't "Lucia di Lammermoor" or "Lucrezia Borgia," but much of the music is masterly and quite beautiful. As the heroine, soprano Nelly Miricioiu sings with genuine fire, using her voice (eerily similar to Callas, without the technical problems experienced by the great singer) with exemplary technique and obvious love for Donizetti's music. Tenor Bruce Ford is virtually beyond comparison with any other tenor currently singing/recording the bel canto repertory. The voice here is fresh and gloriously sure in pitch, displaying considerable dramatic incisiveness. The other soloists are all quite competent, and the recording bubbles along with consistent attention to detail and discoveries of hidden treasures. Buy this recording!

A forgotten bel canto treasure.......1999-11-04

"Maria de Rudenz" may have a rather unsavory and highly improbable plot, but the masterly music of Donizetti helps put the work over. All the singers are first rate, with special mention going to Bruce Ford, one of the finest tenors working in this repertoire, and Nelly Miriciou, who sings the title role with complete conviction reminiscent of Callas, without her predecessor's unsteadiness. This may not be a lost masterpiece, but it is a highly enjoyable addition to the recorded Donizetti canon. As always, Opera Rara's presentation puts all other complete opera sets to shame, with its deluxe packaging and first-rate booklet and notes, detailing the history of the opera. Fantastic.

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Great Singers in Donizetti Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007TJ7 Release Date: 1998-06-23

Tracks:

1. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Cruda Funesta Smania - Mariano Stabile
2. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Regnava Nel Silenzio...Quando Rapita In Estasi - Luisa Tetrazzini
3. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Dalle Stanze Ove Lucia - Marcel Journet
4. Linda Di Chamounix: O Luce Di Quest Anima - Rosina Storchio
5. Lucrezia Borgia: Di Pescatore Ignobile - Carlo Albani
6. Lucrezia Borgia: Vieni, La Mia Vendetta...Qualunque Sia L'evento - Francesco Navarrini
7. Lucrezia Borgia: Il Segreto Per Esser Felice - Clara Butt
8. Don Pasquale: Sogno Soave E Casto - Giuseppe Anselmi
9. Don Pasquale: So Anch' Io La Virtu Magica - Olimpia Boronat
10. Don Pasquale: Pronto Io Son...Vado, Corro - Lucrezia Bori/Giuseppe De Luca
11. Don Pasquale: Com'e Gentil - Giovanni Martinelli/Metropolitan Opr Chor
12. L'elisir D'amore: LChiedi All' Aura Lusinghiera - Maria Galvany/Aristodemo Giorgini
13. L'elisir D'amore: Obbligato, Obbligato - Fernando De Lucia/Ernesto Badini
14. Maria Di Rudenz: Ah! Non Avea Piu Lagrime - Mattia Battistini
15. La Favorite: Vien, Lenora - Riccardo Stracciari
16. La Favorite: Redoutez La Fureur D'un Dieu (Anatheme De Balthazar) - Marcel Journet
17. La Favorite: A Tanto Amor - Renato Zanelli
18. La Favorite: Spirito Gentil - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi

Tracks:

1. Don Sebastiano: Deserto In Terra - Alfred Piccaver
2. La Figlia Del Reggimento: Convien Partir - Toti Dal Monte
3. L'Elisir D'Amore: Udite, Udite, O Rustici - Salvatore Baccaloni
4. L'Elisir D'Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Tito Schipa
5. Don Pasquale: Cheti, Cheti, Immantinente - Mariano Stabile/Martin Lawrence
6. Don Pasquale: Tornami A Dir Che M'ami - Toti Dal Monte/Tito Schipa
7. La Favorite: Una Vergine, Un Angiol Di Dio - Aureliano Pertile
8. La Favorite: O Mio Fernando - Sigrid Onegin
9. La Favorite: Splendon Piu Belle - Ezio Pinza/Metropolitan Opr Chor/Giulio Setti
10. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Sulla Tomba Che Rinserra...Verrano A Te Sull'aure - Aureliano Pertile/Anna Rosza
11. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Splendon I Sacri Faci...Ardon Gl'incensi... Spargi D'amaro Pianto - Toti Dal Monte
12. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Tombe Degli Avi Miei...Fra Poco A Me Ricovero...Tu Che A Dio Spiegasti L'ali - Beniamino Gigli/Ezio Pinza/Metropolitan Opr House Chor/Giulio Setti

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A vocal feast for lovers of bel canto. Nimbus has collected Donizetti's most popular arias in versions made by Golden Age singers. The earliest tracks date from 1906; the most recent, buffo bass Salvatore Baccaloni's delightful "Udite, udite, o rustici," from 1932. In between come a gallery of famous singers of yesteryear, including the likes of Luisa Tetrazzini, Giovanni Martinelli, Marcel Journet, Mattia Battistini, and Lucrezia Bori. Beniamino Gigli and Ezio Pinza are heard in the Tomb Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor; bright-voiced soprano Toti dal Monte joins Tito Schipa's lyric tenor in "Tornami a dir che m'ami" from Don Pasquale, among many other highlights. Vocal buffs will already have many of these items in their collections, but this convenient package invites duplication and exploration. --Dan Davis

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Donizetti Divas, featuring Fleming, Kenny, Jones, Miricioiu, Montague and Focile Gaetano Donizetti , Renée Fleming , Yvonne Kenny , David Parry , Della Jones , Nelly Miricioiu , Diana Montague , and Nuccia Focile Manufacturer: Opera Rara ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000050XAJ Release Date: 2001-01-09

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3. L'assedio Di Calais - Nuccia Focile/Christian Du Plessis
4. Gabriella Di Vergy - Ludmilla Andrew
5. Chiara E Serafina - Yvonne Kenny/Della Jones/Lynne Davies
6. Maria De Rudenz - Nelly Miricioiu/Robert MacFarland/Bruce Ford
7. Maria Padilla - Lois McDonnall/Della Jones
8. Rosmonda D'inghilterra - Renee Fleming/Nelly Miricioiu
9. Ugo Conte Di Parigi - Janet Price/Eiddwen Harrhy
10. Alfredo Il Grande - Della Jones
11. Zoraida Di Granata - Majella Cullagh/Diana Montague/Bruce Ford

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1. Mercadante Orazie Curiazi - Anthony Michaels-Moore/Alastair Miles
2. Donizetti Gabriella Di Vergy - Della Jones
3. Meyerbeer Dinorah - Deborah Cook,/Alexander Oliver//Christian Du Plessis
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5. Rossini Ricciardo E Zoraide - Bruce Fort/William Matteuzzi/Nelly Miricioiu
6. Donizetti Ugo Conte Di Parigi - Janet Price/Della Jones/Yvonne Kenny
7. Nicolini I Baccanali Di Roma - Yvonne Kenny
8. Offenbach Christopher Columbus - Marilyn Hill Smith/Johanna Peters
9. Donizetti L'Assedio Di Calais - Della Jones/Nuccia Focile/Christian Du Plessis
10. Mercadante Virginia - Bruce Ford
11. Pacini Maria Regina D'Inghilterra - Nelly Miricioiu/Mary Plazas
12. Donizetti Gabriella Di Vergy - Ludmilla Andrew/Christian Du Plessis
13. Meyerbeer Il Crociato In Egitto - Diana Montague
14. Rossini Armida - Bruce Ford/William Matteuzzi/Paul Austin Kelly
15. Offenbach Robinson Crusoe - Yvonne Kenny
16. Donizetti Emilia Di Liverpool - Sesto Bruscantini/Chris Merrit
17. Mayr Medea In Corinto - Jane Eaglen
18. Pucitta La Caccia Di Enrico IV - Della Jones/Marilyn Hill Smith
19. Donizetti Maria De Rudenz - Nelly Miricioiu
20. Mercadante Il Brindisi - Bruce Ford/Alastair Miles

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Donizetti: Maria De Rudenz Manufacturer: Mondo Musica ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002SSN1 Release Date: 1999-11-19

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Donizetti:Maria Di Rudenz Manufacturer: Classic Memories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000027SFZ Release Date: 1995-07-18

Average customer rating: Enthusiastic performance

Donizetti: Maria de Rudenz (Highlights) Manufacturer: Opera Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000JRLF Release Date: 1999-09-14

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Enthusiastic performance.......2000-07-04

This is a highlights disc (about 65 minutes of them) from a live 1981 production at La Fenice in Venice. The sound quality is somewhat variable, apparently depending on where on stage the singers happen to be, but is unusually good for a one-shot theatre production. La Fenice's orchestra and chorus under Eliahu Imbal perform with panache. Katia Ricciarelli turns in some of her finest singing -- and that is very fine indeed! -- ably matched by thge sweet tones of Leo Nucci. There are times when I am as inclined as the La Fenice audience to break into applause spontaneously at the conclusions of some big numbers. Alberto Cupido in the tenor role holds up his end of the performance most enjoyably.

This opera is not markedly inferior to most of Donizetti, and the team on this reording make a very persuasive case for it. A real winner at the bargain price!

Average customer rating: Ricciarelli di Bel canto

Maria Di Rudenz Donizetti , Ricciarelli , Baleani , Nucci , and Inbal Manufacturer: Living Stage ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000083MDO Release Date: 2003-01-28

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Ricciarelli di Bel canto.......2005-07-05

Maria di Rudenz is yet another rather rare bel canto opera that proves that these less neglected works are far superior to the modern rubbish composers write nowadays. Honestly, it makes one wonder why it's so difficult to write simple, beautiful melodies. Who cares if bel canto operas often included recycled material? I'd rather have that, than any modern opera and production! Enough said.

Hearing Katia Ricciarelli sing so beautifully on this '81 recording hurt me cause I thought of how many bel canto operas she could have graced with her gentle and involved singing in the 70s. By the early and mid 80s, when she realised her choices (Turandot, Aida etc) were wrong and started singing Rossini and Bellini works, it was unfortunately too late. The vocal damage was already made. This is why Maria di Rudenz is a unique opportunity to hear her at her considerable best. Appart from a couple stretched passagio phrases and top notes, everything else is still as great as it was in her prime. The gorgeous sound, the affective soft singing and the proud Italian manner make the young Katia one of my favourite sopranos.

The rest of the team is also superb. Nucci sings wonderfully and manages the florid singing very well. This recording made me appreciate this impressive baritone even more. Cupido has a very pleasant tenor voice (a bit like Canonici) but doesn't always manage the bel canto singing required here well. Some of the jumps sound quite amateurish but his stylish handling of the recitatives make you forgive him.

Maestro Inbal creates the right atmosphere and the performance delivers excitement and even more beauty. The sound is good, if not spacious enough.

A defenite pick for bel canto admirers!

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