Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Gaetano Donizetti's "Mary Stuart," a captivating opera that unfolds over two hours and sixteen minutes. Released on April 1, 1999, under the Chandos label, this album is a testament to Donizetti's mastery of the opera genre. The tracklist is a detailed journey through the opera, featuring arias and ensembles that bring to life the intricate plot and characters. From the prelude that sets the stage to the final, poignant moments, each track is a testament to Donizetti's ability to weave a compelling narrative through music. The opera explores themes of power, betrayal, and redemption, with characters like Mary Stuart, Elizabeth, and Dudley each bringing their own complexities to the story. Donizetti's composition is both powerful and nuanced, making "Mary Stuart" a standout piece in the opera repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and engaging listening experience.
1999 Chandos Records1999 Chandos Records
Tracks
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52: PreludeGaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: Let us wait here (Voice, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: Yes, but the French Prince is seeking… (Elizabeth)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: If fortune one day should send to me… (Elizabeth)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: In this moment of rejoicing (Talbot, Elizabeth, Cecil, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, John Tomlinson, Alan Opie, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: May the light of wisdom and justice (Elizabeth, Cecil, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: But, where is the Earl of Dudley? (Elizabeth, Cecil, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: Did you not ask to see me, earlier today? (Dudley, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: I remember these lovely features (Dudley, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: If she dare trust in me (Dudley, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: Do I disturb you? (Elizabeth, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: How affecting … Is she relenting? (Elizabeth, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: When I first looked upon her face (Elizabeth, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act I: My arrogant rival has long sought to rob me (Elizabeth, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Why run so fast, my lady? (Hannah, Mary)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Angela Bostock
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: You murmuring breezes … (Mary)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: What tumult! Those voices! (Mary, Hannah, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Angela Bostock, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: In the peace of my gloomy seclusion (Mary, Hannah, Ladies)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Angela Bostock, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Ah! May this joy not deceive me (Mary, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Long by the world forsaken (Mary, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: All too well I surely know her! Ah! Though my spirit never faltered (Mary, Dudley)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: What place is this then? (Elizabeth, Dudley, Cecil, Talbot, Mary)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Report has not failed me (Elizabeth, Mary, Talbot, Hannah, Dudley, Cecil)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson, Angela Bostock
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Bid her welcome! (Dudley, Elizabeth, Talbot, Mary)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Dead to justice, throne and kingdom (Mary, Cecil, Elizabeth, Dudley, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act II: Go, prepare yourself for sentence (Mary, Cecil, Elizabeth, Dudley, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, David Rendall, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 1: Still pensive? Still delaying? (Cecil, Elizabeth)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 1: While she's living I'm still in danger (Cecil, Elizabeth)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 1: Your Highness! You do but speed her execution (Dudley, Elizabeth, Cecil)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 1: You have conspired a sister's death (Dudley, Elizabeth, Cecil)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Rosalind Plowright, Alan Opie, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: Elizabeth will continue to mock and insult me (Mary, Cecil)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Alan Opie
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: Oh faithful Talbot! (Mary, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: Once all the radiant joys of youth (Mary, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: There still remains another charge (Mary, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: No, I never turned from my Saviour (Mary, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 2: Go leave this world of grief behind (Mary, Talbot)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, John Tomlinson
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: You saw them? (Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: Hannah! Do not disturb her (Hannah, Mary, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Angela Bostock, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: Oh, deign to hear our prayer, merciful Saviour! (Hannah, Mary, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Angela Bostock, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: The signal (All, Cecil, Mary)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Alan Opie, Rosalind Plowright, John Tomlinson, David Rendall, Angela Bostock
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: Death hovers near me, so take my pardon (Mary, Hannah, Talbot, Cecil, Chorus)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson, Angela Bostock, English National Opera Chorus
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: Dudley approaches (Talbot, Mary, Dudley, Cecil)Gaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson, David Rendall
Mary Stuart, A. 43, In. 52, Act III Scene 3: Though you once made a vow to protect me (Mary, Dudley, Talbot, Hannah, Chorus, CecilGaetano Donizetti, Sir Charles Mackerras, English National Opera Orchestra, Janet Baker, Alan Opie, John Tomlinson, Angela Bostock, David Rendall, English National Opera Chorus
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