Classical Music

Recorded on March 24, 1962, this recording of Donizetti’s Maria di Rohan stars Virginia Zeani as Maria. This work is recorded by the Orcestra e Coro del Teatro di San Carlo, conducted by Fernando Previtali. This release is a 2-disc set.

La Serva Padrona(Maid as Mistress) is a work written by Pergolesi, which was composed initially as an intermezzo in two parts. The libretto was written by Gennaro Antonio Federico, and this story shows the librettist’s understanding of how ordinary citizens of the time spoke. This release also includes the one part intermezzo Il maestro di cappella.