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Italian baritone Sesto Bruscantini (1919-2003) was one of the greatest buffo singers of post-war Europe. Bruscantini was especially known for his performances in Mozart and Rossini operas. This outstanding live recording new release features live recordings from a recital given in Ancona on March 8, 1981, with bonus tracks from live recordings between the years of 1973 and 1978. This recital, given with Bruscantini was 62 years old, showcases some of his best buffo roles, including works from Cimarosa, Donizetti, Mozart, Verdi, and Tosti.

"•The particularity of this edition of Donizetti’s masterpiece is in its reconstruction of the 1845 Saint Petersburg version. Along with some key transpositions, this 2010 performance presents the alternative finale adopted at the same time. • Bass-baritone Lorenzo Regazzo is an acclaimed “bel canto” and “coloratura” singer and renowned Mozart and Rossini interpreter. Giovanni Battista Rigon is considered “one of the best Rossini conductors...spirited...never tiring” (Il Corriere della Sera)."

•When we hear the voice of the authentic ‘lirico spinto’ tenor Pedro Lavirgen (b. 1930) today, we may legitimately ask how much more prestigious would his career have been in our own times. Able to take on the heaviest repertoire without apparent problem, the burnished, shining color of his timbre, vocal strength accompanied by long breaths, real passion, sculptured diction and phrasing and incredible volume; these qualities complete the picture of this singer greatly admired by his public.

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Starring Antonio de Gobbi, Alberto Gazale, Francesco Demuro.

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Directed by Christopher Franklin. Starring Julija Samsonova, Daniele Zanfardino, Giulio Mastrototaro.

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Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music