Ecco l'infido... Di, cor mio, quanto t'amai (from Alcina)Dame Joan Sutherland, Norma Procter, Capella Coloniensis, Thomas Hemsley, Ferdinand Leitner
Tiranna gelosia... Tornami a vagheggiar (from Alcina)Dame Joan Sutherland, Capella Coloniensis, Ferdinand Leitner
Ah! Ruggiero crudel... ombre pallide, lo so m'udite (from Alcina)Dame Joan Sutherland, Ferdinand Leitner, Capella Coloniensis
Se ti perdoDame Joan Sutherland, Goldsborough Orchestra, Charles Mackerras, Dennis Brain
Exsultate, jubilateDame Joan Sutherland, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alberto Erede
Madre, deh placati... Ah! di contento (from Emilia di Liverpool)Dame Joan Sutherland, April Cantelo, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard, Liverpool Music Singers Group
Confusa e alma… non intende il mio contento (from Emilia di Liverpool)Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir John Pritchard, Liverpool Music Singers Group, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
La fiorala FiorentinaDame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Canzonetta: La promessa (from Soirées musicales)Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Arietta: L'orgia (from Soirées musicales)Dame Joan Sutherland, Ernest Lush
Tirolese: La pastorella dell'Alpi (from Soirées musicales)Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Barcorola: La gita in gondola (from Soirées musicales)Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Per la gloria d'adoravi (from Griselda)Dame Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge
Dive into the enchanting world of opera and classical music with Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century. This collector's album, "Joan Sutherland Collector's Album: Rare Broadcasts," released on August 14, 2012, by Musical Concepts, offers a rare glimpse into her extraordinary talent through a selection of live performances and studio recordings. Spanning a little over an hour and nineteen minutes, the album showcases Sutherland's remarkable vocal range and interpretive prowess.
The tracklist is a delightful mix of arias and songs from various operas and compositions, including highlights from Handel's "Alcina" and "Emilia di Liverpool," as well as pieces from Rossini's "Soirées musicales" and Vivaldi's "Griselda." The album also features the charming English folk song "Cherry Ripe," demonstrating Sutherland's versatility across different musical styles.
Dame Joan Sutherland's crystalline voice and impeccable technique shine through in each performance, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Sutherland's work or discovering her artistry for the first time, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
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