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Opera Explained - An Introduction to Bellini: La sonnambula

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-11-25

Works: Thomson Smillie: An Introduction to Bellini's "La sonnambula", narration with musical examples
Performers: Timson, David
Conductors: Zedda, Alberto

'La sonnambula' was written by Bellini as a vehicle for two of the supreme singers of his age and accordingly is a fine example of...continue...

Opera Explained - An Introduction to Rossini: Tancredi

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-09-21

Works: Thomson Smillie: An Introduction to Rossini's "Tancredi", narration with musical examples
Performers: Jo, Sumi; Micco, Anna Maria di; Olsen, Stanford; Podles, Ewa; Spagnoli, Pietro
Conductors: Zedda, Alberto
Ensemble: Collegium Instrumentale Brugense

Rossini was already experiencing success when he composed 'Tancredi', but the success of this dramatic opera took his career to the next level. A classic...continue...