ROSSINI: Il Barbiere di Siviglia – Sony Classical Digital Recording (Audio CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 5099703786224
• Catalog Code: S3K 37 862 / 01-037862-10-3
• Product Type: Opera Recording (Digital Recording – DDD)
• Title: Il Barbiere di Siviglia         
• Opera Genre: Commedia in due atti / Comic Opera in two acts / Komische Oper in zwei Akten / Opéra comique en deux actes
  • The Barber of Seville
  • Der Barbier von Sevilla
  • Le Barbier de Séville
• Edition: Based on the revised edition edited by Alberto Zedda and published by G. Ricordi & C. S.p.A., Milan
• Recording Venue: Centra Telecinematografico, Milan, Italy
• Recording Dates: January 2–18, 1982
• Performer Ensemble:
  • Il Conte d'Almaviva: Leo Nucci
  • Bartolo: Paolo Barbacini
  • Rosina: Enzo Dara
  • Figaro: Marilyn Horne
  • Basilio: Samuel Ramey
  • Berta: Raquel Pierotti
  • Fiorello: Simone Alaimo
  • Ambrogio: Carlo Folcia
  • Un Ufficiale: Silvestro Sammaritano
• Chorus: Coro del Teatro alla Scala
  • Chorus Master / Einstudierung / Chef des chœurs / Maestro del coro: Romano Gandolfi
• Additional Musicians:                         Orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala
  • Harpsichord: John Fisher
• Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
• Production:
  • Produced by David Mottiey
  • Engineer: Plinio Chiesa
  • Cover Design: C.C. Garbers
  • Cover Photos: Lelli & Masotti (from Sony Classical Photo Archives)
• Labels & Distribution:
  • Sony Classical (Sony Music Entertainment Inc.)
  • Distributed by Sony Music
• Manufacturing:
• Trademarks: SONY CLASSICAL, SONY CLASSICAL GmbH and SONY CLASSICAL are trademarks of Sony Corporation (with variations in regions)
  • Manufactured in Austria
  • Printed in Holland / Imprimé en Hollande

Overview

Experience the timeless wit and musical brilliance of Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia in this exceptional digital recording issued by Sony Classical. This critically acclaimed production features a stellar cast—including Leo Nucci as Il Conte d'Almaviva, Paolo Barbacini as Bartolo, Enzo Dara as Rosina, Marilyn Horne as Figaro, and Samuel Ramey as Basilio—bringing to life the sparkling humor and energetic spirit of this comic opera. Under the masterful direction of Riccardo Chailly and with the impeccable performance of the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala and its Chorus, this recording is based on the revised edition edited by Alberto Zedda, ensuring an authoritative and refined interpretation of Rossini’s enduring masterpiece.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)
Découvrez l'éclat intemporel et l'esprit musical de Il Barbiere di Siviglia de Rossini dans cet enregistrement numérique exceptionnel édité par Sony Classical. Cette production saluée par la critique réunit une distribution hors pair—avec Leo Nucci dans le rôle du Conte d’Almaviva, Paolo Barbacini en tant que Bartolo, Enzo Dara dans le rôle de Rosina, Marilyn Horne en tant que Figaro, et Samuel Ramey dans le rôle de Basilio—mettant en scène l'humour pétillant et l'énergie communicative de cette opérette comique. Sous la direction experte de Riccardo Chailly, et porté par l'interprétation impeccable de l'Orchestre del Teatro alla Scala et de son Chœur, cet enregistrement s'appuie sur l'édition révisée éditée par Alberto Zedda, garantissant une interprétation faisant autorité de ce chef-d’œuvre intemporel de Rossini.

Product Features

• Format: Digital recording (DDD) on physical media
• Edition: Revised edition of Il Barbiere di Siviglia (edited by Alberto Zedda)
• Duration: Feature-length complete opera performance (spread over multiple discs as designated by Sony Classical's release format)
• Artistic Highlights:
  • Leo Nucci as Il Conte d'Almaviva
  • Paolo Barbacini as Bartolo
  • Enzo Dara as Rosina
  • Marilyn Horne as Figaro
  • Samuel Ramey as Basilio
  • Additional supported roles including Berta, Fiorello, Ambrogio, and an official
• Accompaniment:
  • Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala under the baton of Riccardo Chailly
  • Harpsichord accompaniment by John Fisher
• Production Quality:
  • Recorded at the Centra Telecinematografico, Milan
  • Produced by David Mottiey with engineering by Plinio Chiesa
  • Exemplary packaging design and archival-quality cover photography

Interesting Facts

A Landmark Recording of a Comic Masterpiece

• Revision Excellence: This recording follows the revised edition of Il Barbiere di Siviglia as edited by the eminent Alberto Zedda, ensuring fidelity to Rossini’s original musical intentions while embracing modern performance insights.
• Stellar Cast: The impressive lineup featuring Marilyn Horne’s charismatic portrayal of Figaro and the inimitable voices of Leo Nucci, Enzo Dara, and Samuel Ramey has made this release a standout interpretation that continues to receive critical acclaim.
• Historic Venue and Production: Captured at the prestigious Centra Telecinematografico in Milan during January 1982, the recording preserves the live energy and acoustic brilliance of Teatro alla Scala’s performance tradition.
• Global Recognition: Licensed exclusively to Sony Music Entertainment by Fonit Cetra and distributed worldwide, this release represents a significant moment in the recorded legacy of Rossini’s comic opera.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

Un Enregistrement Marquant d’un Chef-d’Œuvre Comique

• Édition Révisée d’Exception : Cet enregistrement s’appuie sur l’édition révisée de Il Barbiere di Siviglia réalisée par l’éminent Alberto Zedda, garantissant une fidélité aux intentions musicales originales de Rossini tout en intégrant des perspectives d’interprétation moderne.
• Distribution Étoilée : La distribution impressionnante, avec la performance charismatique de Marilyn Horne dans le rôle de Figaro et les voix inégalées de Leo Nucci, Enzo Dara et Samuel Ramey, a fait de cette version une interprétation de référence acclamée par la critique.
• Lieu Historique et Production de Qualité : Enregistré au sein du prestigieux Centra Telecinematografico de Milan en janvier 1982, cet enregistrement capture l’énergie live et l’excellence acoustique qui caractérisent la tradition de performance du Teatro alla Scala.
• Reconnaissance Globale : Sous licence exclusive de Sony Music Entertainment par Fonit Cetra et distribué dans le monde entier, ce disque représente un moment important dans l’héritage enregistré de l’opéra comique de Rossini.

Track Listing

Note: This release encompasses the complete performance of Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia as staged at Teatro alla Scala. The opera is divided into two acts, with each act featuring a sequence of musical numbers that capture the dynamic narrative and sparkling orchestration inherent in Rossini’s work.

Publishers

Licensed exclusively to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. by Fonit Cetra S.p.A., Milan, and distributed by Sony Music. All rights to the producer and the owner of the recorded work are reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting, hiring, or rental of this recording is strictly prohibited by applicable law.
Manufactured in Austria. Printed in Holland / Imprimé en Hollande.

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French (Cimkek):

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