Paul Crook
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Die Fledermaus
1984-01-01
Die Fledermaus
Overview: Most opera houses ring in the New Year with Johann Strauss Jr.'s most popular operetta--the festiveness of which is appropriate for the occasion--and this December 31, 1983, Covent Garden performance follows suit. An exceptional cast--led by Hermann Prey and Kiri Te Kanawa as the couple whose marriage survives the comic indiscretions of three long acts--obviously has as much fun as the audience. Plácido Domingo leads the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House through its paces with panache. Prince Orlofsky's Act II party is always a splendid opportunity to pull out all the stops with surprise "guests," and this performance makes the most of its chance: entering the proceedings to sing one of his tailor-made chansons, "She," is French crooner Charles Aznavour, who is followed by dancers Merle Park and Wayne Eagling, their delightful pas de deux flashily choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Der Rosenkavalier
1985-03-30
Der Rosenkavalier
Overview: Live performance, new production season 1984-5. BBC 2 Television relay on 30 March 1985 of performance of February 11.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1985-03-30
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Salomé
1992-06-02
Salomé
Overview: Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on 2 June 1992.
Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1992-06-02
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Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
1983-07-28
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
Overview: La Fanciulla del West, Puccini's penultimate opera is based on a play by David Belasco set at the height of the notorious California gold rush. The composer took three years to complete the work, which, for him, marked a new stylish departure. With more modern harmonic combinations and local melodies, Puccini pieced together a far larger canvas than anything he had tackled before. In this recording, Piero Faggioni's highly detailed staging is matched by Ken Adam's superbly atmospheric sets. Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie "The Girl of the Gold West," Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez, and Silvano Carroli sings the sinister sheriff, Jack Rance. Conducted by Nello Santi.
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Original Language: it
Release Date: 1983-07-28
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