Description
Rossini: Three Tenors – Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi & Paul Austin Kelly (Opera Rara ORR204, 1998) CD
UPC: 792938020426
MPN: ORR 204
Brand Name: Opera Rara
Product Type: Audio CD – Operatic Arias and Ensembles
Overview
In this thrilling bel canto showcase, Rossini: Three Tenors unites three of the finest interpreters of Rossini’s demanding tenor repertoire — Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi, and Paul Austin Kelly — in a collection of rarely recorded duets and trios. Joined by Nelly Miricioiu, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the Geoffrey Mitchell Choir under David Parry, the album presents some of Rossini’s most virtuosic and expressive music for the tenor voice from La donna del lago, Otello, Ricciardo e Zoraide, and Armida.
Produced by Opera Rara and sponsored by the Peter Moores Foundation, this 1998 recording is a celebration of vocal artistry, technical brilliance, and the emotional depth of Rossini’s heroic and romantic world.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc (Audio CD)
- Sound: Digital Stereo
- Duration: Approx. 69 minutes
- Language: Italian
- Genre: Opera – Bel Canto / Rossini Ensembles
- Recording Year: 1998
- Label: Opera Rara, London
- Country of Manufacture: England
- Conductor: David Parry
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
- Choir: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Track Listing
La donna del lago (1819)
- Duetto “Alla ragion deh rieda” – 9:22
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Terzetto “Qual pena in me già desta” – 8:40
- Nelly Miricioiu (Elena), Paul Austin Kelly (Uberto), Bruce Ford (Rodrigo)
- Geoffrey Mitchell Choir (Clansmen)
Otello (1816)
- Duetto “No, non temer” – 5:41 (Paul Austin Kelly, William Matteuzzi)
- Duetto “Non m’inganno; al mio rivale” – 7:15 (Bruce Ford, Paul Austin Kelly)
- Duetto “Ah! vieni, nel tuo sangue” – 4:13 (Ford, Kelly)
- Terzetto “Ahimè! fermate... Che fiero punto è questo” – 8:05 (William Matteuzzi, Bruce Ford, Nelly Miricioiu)
Ricciardo e Zoraide (1818)
- Duetto “Donala a questo core” – 10:27 (Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi)
Armida (1817)
- Duetto “Come l’aurette placide” – 6:45 (Paul Austin Kelly, William Matteuzzi)
- Terzetto “In quale aspetto imbelle” – 8:30 (Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi, Paul Austin Kelly)
Performers
- Tenors: Bruce Ford, William Matteuzzi, Paul Austin Kelly
- Soprano: Nelly Miricioiu
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
- Choir: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
- Conductor: David Parry
Interesting Facts
- Bel Canto Brilliance: The album spotlights Rossini’s innovative use of multiple tenor voices, rarely encountered in later opera traditions.
- Authentic Performance: Under David Parry, the Philharmonia Orchestra delivers period-aware elegance and dramatic drive.
- Opera Rara Collaboration: Continuing the label’s mission to revive forgotten repertoire, this project restores rare duets and ensembles seldom performed today.
- Historical Significance: Rossini: Three Tenors complements Opera Rara’s acclaimed series of early Romantic opera revivals, offering a unique look at vocal rivalry and camaraderie in the age of virtuoso tenors.
Publishers
© 1998 Opera Rara Ltd., London Produced with the generous support of the Peter Moores Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, or broadcasting prohibited. Website: www.opera-rara.com
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