Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Gaetano Donizetti's "Anna Bolena," a seminal work in the opera repertoire. This 1970 recording captures the essence of Donizetti's first major international success, a tragic opera that premiered in 1830 and has since become one of his most celebrated compositions.
"Anna Bolena" is a masterclass in bel canto, showcasing Donizetti's unparalleled ability to craft memorable melodies and intricate vocal lines. The opera, set to a libretto by Felice Romani, tells the gripping tale of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, and her tragic downfall. The recording features a complete performance, spanning over three hours, and includes all 46 tracks from the opera's two acts.
This album is a testament to Donizetti's genius, offering a rich tapestry of romantic and dramatic music. The performances are powerful and nuanced, bringing to life the complex characters and their intertwined fates. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this recording of "Anna Bolena" is an essential addition to your collection. Experience the timeless beauty and dramatic intensity of Donizetti's music, as performed by some of the finest voices of the era.
Anna Bolena: Sinfonia (Overture)Gaetano Donizetti, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Nè venne il Re?Gaetano Donizetti, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Ella di me, sollecitaGaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Si taciturna e mestaGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Janet Coster, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Deh! non voler costringereGaetano Donizetti, Janet Coster, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Come, innocente giovaneGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Non v'ha sguardo cui sia datoGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Janet Coster, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Oh! qual parlar fu il sono!Gaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Tutta in voi la luce miaGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 1: Ah! qual sia cercar non osoGaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Chi veggo?Gaetano Donizetti, Stafford Dean, John Alexander, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Da quel dì che, lei perdutaGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Ah! così nel dì ridentiGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Desta sì tostoGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Elena Souliotis, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Piero de Palma, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Io sentii sulla mia manoGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Piero de Palma, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Or che reso ai patrii lidiGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, John Alexander, Elena Souliotis, Stafford Dean, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 2: Questo dì per noi spuntatoGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Nicolai Ghiaurov, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Piero de Palma, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: E'sgombro il locoGaetano Donizetti, Janet Coster, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: Ah! parea che per incantoGaetano Donizetti, Janet Coster, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: Basta, basta, trop'oltre vaiGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Stafford Dean, Janet Coster, John Alexander, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: S'ei t'abborre, io t'amo ancoraGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Elena Souliotis, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: Ah! per pietà del mio spaventoGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, John Alexander, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: Alcun potria ascolartiGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, John Alexander, Janet Coster, Stafford Dean, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: Tace ognunoGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Janet Coster, John Aler, Stafford Dean, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 1, Scene 3: In separato carcereGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Janet Coster, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 1: Oh! dove mal ne andaronoGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Piero de Palma, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 1: Dio, che mi vedi in coreGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 1: Al par del mioGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 1: Va, infeliceGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Ebben? Dinanzi ai giudiciGaetano Donizetti, Piero de Palma, Janet Coster, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Scostatevi ... il Re giungeGaetano Donizetti, Piero de Palma, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Elena Souliotis, John Alexander, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Ambo morrete, o perfidiGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, John Alexander, Elena Souliotis, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Al Consiglio sien trattiGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Elena Souliotis, John Alexander, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Sposa a PercyGaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Per questa fiamma indomitaGaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Stolta! Non sai ...Gaetano Donizetti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Marilyn Horne, Piero de Palma, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Ah! pensate che rivoltiGaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 2: Tu pur dannato a morteGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Piero de Palma, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Vivi tu, te ne scongiuroGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Piero de Palma, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Nel veder la tua costanzaGaetano Donizetti, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Chi può vederla a ciglio asciuttoGaetano Donizetti, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Piangete voi?Gaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Al dolce guidamiGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Qual mesto suon?Gaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Piero de Palma, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Janet Coster, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Cielo, a'miei lunghi spasimiGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Janet Coster, John Alexander, Stafford Dean, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso
Anna Bolena, Act 2, Scene 3: Coppia iniqua, l'estrema vendettaGaetano Donizetti, Elena Souliotis, Janet Coster, John Aler, Stafford Dean, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Opernorchester, Silvio Varviso