Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore Highlights

On this CD:

1. L'elisir d'amore, opera Cavatina: Quanto è bella, quanto è cara
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

2. L'elisir d'amore, opera Cavatina: Benedette queste carte...Della crudele Isotta
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

3. L'elisir d'amore, opera Scena & Duet: Chiedi all'aura lusinghiera
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

4. L'elisir d'amore, opera Cavatina: Udite, udite, o rustici
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Simone Alaimo
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

5. L'elisir d'amore, opera Recitative: Caro elisir! sei mio!
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

6. L'elisir d'amore, opera Duet: Lallarallara la la la la la
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

7. L'elisir d'amore, opera Terzetto: Tran tran tran...
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

8. L'elisir d'amore, opera Finale, Act I: Signor sargente
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

9. L'elisir d'amore, opera Finale, Act I: Adina, credimi
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

10. L'elisir d'amore, opera Barcarolle for 2 voices: Io son ricco e tu sei bella
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Simone Alaimo, Roberto Frontali, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

11. L'elisir d'amore, opera Scena: La donna è un animale stravagante
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

12. L'elisir d'amore, opera Duet: Ai perigli della guerra
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

13. L'elisir d'amore, opera Quartet: Dell'elisir mirabile
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Simone Alaimo, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

14. L'elisir d'amore, opera Romance; Una furtiva lagrima
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Vincenzo La Scola
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

15. L'elisir d'amore, opera Scena: Alto!...fronte!...Che vedo?
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Simone Alaimo, Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

16. L'elisir d'amore, opera Scena: Aria & Finale: Ei corregge ogni difetto
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Hungarian State Opera Orchestra with Simone Alaimo, Roberto Frontali, Vincenzo La Scola, Alessandra Ruffini
Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi

Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore Highlights, Music, Roberto Frontali, Simone Alaimo, Gaetano Donizetti, Pier Giorgio Morandi, Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Alessandra Ruffini, Mariangela Spotorno, Vincenzo La Scola, Classical, Classical Music, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio, Opera/Operetta

Average customer rating: A fine Elisir with a perfect Nemorino!

L'Elisir d'amore [Highlights] Manufacturer: Gala 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 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000FXJQ Release Date: 2000-06-06

Customer Reviews:

A fine Elisir with a perfect Nemorino!.......2004-06-15

What a pity that Carreras wasn't blessed with an equally great Adina that evening. Hayashi's performance creates mixed feelings. She often sounds lovelier than other sopranos who've sung this role but by the end of the performance she sounds tired. Her barcaruola with Duclamara for example is splendid but Adina's final aria disappoints due to the many strained high notes. Where was Ricciarelli?

Evans' Duclamara warms up after a rather wobbly start and gives a bubbly performance while Thomas Allen makes a sophisticated Belcore. Pritchard conducts with care. Finally, the sound is very good and allows the listener to enjoy this overall delightful performance.

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Donizetti: L' Elisir d'amore [Highlights] Devia , Alagna , Spagnoli , Pratico , Provvvisionato , Viotti , and English Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: Apex ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00027LD7A Release Date: 2006-06-01

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Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore Highlights Manufacturer: Naxos 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 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004T6KN Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

1. Act I, Cavatina: Quanto E Bella, Quanto E Cara - Vincenzo La Scola/Mariangela Spotorno/Hungarian State Opr Chor
2. Act I, Cavatina: Benedette Queste Carte... Della Crudele Isotta - Alessandra Ruffini/Mariangela Spotorno/Hungarian State Opr Chor/Vincenzo La Scola
3. Act I, Scena & Duet: Chiedi All'aura Lusinghiera - Alessandra Ruffini/Vincenzo La Scola
4. Act I, Cavatina: Udite, Udite, O Rustici - Simone Alaimo/Hungarian State Opr Chor
5. Act I, Recitative: Caro Elisir! Sei Mio! - Vincenzo La Scola/Alessandra Ruffini
6. Act I, Duet: Lallarallara La La La La La - Vincenzo La Scola/Alessandra Ruffini
7. Act I, Terzetto: Tran Tran Tran... In Guerra Ed In Amore - Roberto Frontali/Alessandra Ruffini/Vincenzo La Scola
8. Act I, Finale: Signore Sargente - Mariangela Spotorno/Roberto Frontali/Hungarian State Opr Chor/Vincenzo La Scola/Alessandra Ruffini
9. Act I, Finale: Adina, Credimi - Vincenzo La Scola/Roberto Frontali/Alessandra Ruffini/Mariangela Spotorno/Hungarian State Opr Chor
10. Act II, Barcarolle: Io Son Ricco E Tu Sei Bella - Simone Alaimo/Alessandra Ruffini/Hungarian State Opr Chor/Roberto Frontali/Mariangela Spotorno
11. Act II, Scena: La Donna E Un Animale Stravagante - Robert Frontali/Vincenzo La Scola
12. Act II, Duet: Ai Perigli Della Guerra - Vincenzo La Scola/Robert Frontali
13. Act II, Qt: Dell'elisir Mirabile - Alessandra Ruffini/Mariangela Spotorno/Vincenzo La Scola/Simone Alaimo/Hungarian State Opr Chor
14. Act II, Romance: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Vincenzo La Scola
15. Act II, Scena: Alto!... Fronte!... Che Vedo? - Robert Frontali/Alessandra Ruffini/Simone Alaimo/Vincenzo La Scola/Mariangela Spotorno...
16. Act II, Aria & Finale: Ei Corregge Ogni Difetto - Simone Alaimo/Hungarian State Opr Chor/Alessandra Ruffini/Vincenzo La Scola/Roberto Frontali

Average customer rating: Caveat Emptor: A great performance ruined!

The Greatest Voice in Opera: Highlights from L'Elisir d'Amore Manufacturer: Pavarotti ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000005L1M Release Date: 1995-07-14

Customer Reviews:

Caveat Emptor: A great performance ruined!.......2002-06-02

As a bonus on that CD, however, were a few tracks from this "L'Elisir," a 1969 live performance from San Francisco. Immediately, I was stunned by the exuberance, freshness and ring of Pavarotti's voice--he has not been able to sing like this since at least 1983--as well as the bright, incisive Adina of Reri Grist and the breathlessly funny Italian patter of Sesto Bruscantini as Dulcamara. Now, THIS was an "L'Elisir" worth getting!!!

Sadly, however, this single disc of highlights (all that is available) was ruined by faulty engineering. In addition to adding superfluous echo to spruce up the old broadcast sound, the engineers accidentally transferred all of these selections a little more than a half-tone flat, with the result that Pavarotti sounds like a baritone and Reri Grist has a fluttery wobble in the voice. My sugestion, then, is to get the Carreras "L'Elisir" for some excellent singing AND good transfers of these 1969 Grist-Pavarotti highlights.

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Average customer rating: What Carreras greatness is all about Have seen better, but it's worth the money ($5!!!)

L'Elisir d'amore [Highlights] Manufacturer: GLH ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, 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: B00000IN19 Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Act One, Cavatina: How Lovely She Is, How Dear She Is! - Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
2. Act One, Scene And Cavatina: This Book Is Lovely!...For Hardhearted Yseult - Yasuko Hayashi/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
3. Act One, Scene And Duet: A Word, Adina - Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi
4. Act One, Ask The Flattering Breeze - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras
5. Act One, Recitative And Duet: Courage! Perhaps Heaven Sent - Jose Carreras/Geraint Evans
6. Act One, I Mean The Marvellous Elixir - Jose Carreras/Geraint Evans
7. Act One, Finale I: Dear Elixir! You're Mine! - Jose Carreras
8. Act One, Scene And Duett: Lallarallara...Let The Cruel Thing Laugh - Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi
9. Act One, Trio: Tran, Tran, Tran...In Love And In War - Thomas Allen/Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras
10. Act One, Scene And Qt: Sergeant, Your Men Are Asking For You - Lilian Watson/Thomas Allen/Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi/Chor Of ROHCG/John Pritchard
11. Act One, Believe Me, Adina, I Implore You - Jose Carreras/Thomas Allen/Yasuko Hayashi/Lilian Watson/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
12. Act One, Let's Go, Beclore - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Thomas Allen/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
13. Act Two, Scene And Duett: Women Are Strange Creatures Indeed! - Thomas Allen/Jose Carreras
14. Act Two, Qt: I've Drunk Great Quantities - Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
15. Act Two, Recitative And Duett: How Contentedly He Goes Off! - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
16. Act Two, Such Love! And I W as Pitiless! - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
17. Act Two, A Tender Glance - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
18. Act Two, Romance: A Furtive Tear - Jose Carreras
19. Act Two, Aria: Take It, I Have Freed You - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras

Customer Reviews:

What Carreras greatness is all about.......2001-06-16

Leaving Carreras aside for a moment gives us the Dulcamara of Geraint Evans, who obviously enjoys his role, and his vocal or theatrical qualities doesn't need any further presentation. The same is to be said about the firm and warmly resonant Belcore from Thomas Allen. Ms Hayashi is also good, forming her voice to sound as cunningly sugarsweet as we want Adina, well heard in the duet "Chiedi all'aura lusinghiera" a.o. Pritchard was a great bel canto conductor, alongside with premiering works by the far different Britten & Tippett. And this is no exception - He does what's most important in Bel canto, he shows little of himself but keeping the ensemble together, and thereby gives his singers great support.

I do not yet own a complete recording of l'Elisir, mainly because they all disappoint me in one way or an other. Therefor I'm greatly thankful that we have this recording with the God-blessed Carreras together with other great singers. The fact that this is a live recording is hardly heard - the sound is clear enough and there are very few moments of stage- or audience noise. And the positive effect of live recordings is definately here - an unbeatable presence from the performers, hardly ever heard on studio performances.

This record would be worth much more even if only Carreras parts were heard. Now, it has that, and far more. Don't hesitate for a moment, it would surprise me if you will ever find a better sung l'Elisir. And for hardly no money at all, you can afford to buy it even if you already own one or two versions of this lovely opera.

Have seen better, but it's worth the money ($5!!!).......2001-05-25

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Donizetti: L'elisir D'amore Highlights Manufacturer: Intermusic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009H0DQ0

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The Greatest Voice in Opera: Highlights from La Boheme, I Puritani, L'Elisir d'Amore Manufacturer: Pavarotti ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005L1R Release Date: 1995-07-14

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The Greatest Voice in Opera: Highlights from L'Elisir d'Amore Manufacturer: Symphonia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E8LG Release Date: 1995-08-15

Music Track:

1. Donizetti, Verdi: String Quartets
2. Elgar: Piano Music
3. Ensemble for Early Music
4. Eotvos: Shadows; Chinese Opera
5. Essential Opera Highlights
6. Fahir's Music
7. Génia Unveiled: Music from Russia's Women Composers
8. Generally Singing
9. Grand Piano: Chopin & Encores
10. Heritage Series Vol. III - Soul

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