Bellini - Bianca & Fernando / Shin · Kunde · Tomicich · Fu · Caforio · Nigoghossian · W. Coppola · Manhart · Licata [Box set]

Young-Ok Shin (Artist), Gregory Kunde (Artist), Aurio Tomicich (Artist), Haijing Fu (Artist), Armando Caforio (Artist), Sonia Nigoghossian (Artist), Vincenzo Bellini (Composer), Andrea Licata (Conductor), Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Massimo (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Massimo
• Conductor: Andrea Licata
• Composer: Vincenzo Bellini
• Audio CD (February 8, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Nuova Era
• ASIN: B0000036BW
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,324 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Preludio

2. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Questa è mia Reggia: alfin vi giunsi

3. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. A tanto duol

4. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Ascolta, o padre, i gemiti

5. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Uggero, sol, non altri, meco resti

6. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Ah no, sì lieta sorte

7. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Da che tragge suoi dì

8. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. O contento desiato!

9. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. È quegli il mio Signor

10. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 1. Di Fernando son le cifre...

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Disc: 2

1. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Che vuoi tu dirmi?

2. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Allor che notte avanza

3. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Bramato momento

4. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Ove son?... Che intesi!

5. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Sorgi, o padre

6. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Da te chiamato, or dianzi

7. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. No!... mia suora più non sei

8. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Ahi donna misera!

9. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Tutti siam?

10. Bianca e Fernando, opera: Act 2. Eccomi alfin, guerrieri

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine performance of a neglected opera, July 2, 2004

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Carl-oscar Gustavsson (Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bellini - Bianca & Fernando / Shin · Kunde · Tomicich · Fu · Caforio · Nigoghossian · W. Coppola · Manhart · Licata (Audio CD)

Although you hardly have any choice but to buy this particular recording of Bellini's neglected opera, it is safe to say that this is a more than satisfying attempt done by a talented ensemble.

Soprano Young Ok Shin has a beautiful voice, exciting in the fluoride coloratura passages that makes every single appearance of her a sheer delight. She is well supported by a strong cast, especially tenor Gregory Kunde who more than manages the high tessitura.

For all those out there who love extremely high tenor singing, will be pleased to know that Gregory Kunde interpolates a high f (!) in full voice in his first aria.

Sound is good, although not spectacular - it's a live performance. Highly recommended.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good soprano!, December 22, 2005

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R. Martinetto (Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bellini - Bianca & Fernando / Shin · Kunde · Tomicich · Fu · Caforio · Nigoghossian · W. Coppola · Manhart · Licata (Audio CD)

Great soprano, but not the same for the tenor. If you want to hear a good "A tanto Duol" buy the "Music Teacher" soundtrack.
Instead, the "Sorgi oh padre" area and the final of the opera are wonderful song by the soprano Shin (in this complete opera).