Donizetti: Don Pasquale [Import]

Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Carlo Franci (Conductor), Alberto Rinaldi (Performer), Alfredo Kraus (Performer), Daniela Mazzucato (Performer), Giorgio Tadeo (Performer), Giuseppe Taddei (Performer), Renata Scotto (Performer), Vittorio Terranova (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Alberto Rinaldi, Alfredo Kraus, Daniela Mazzucato, Giorgio Tadeo, Giuseppe Taddei, et al.
• Conductor: Carlo Franci
• Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
• Audio CD (March 1, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Myto Records Italy
• ASIN: B00004R7MH
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,306 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Don Pasquale, opera

2. Don Pasquale, opera

3. Don Pasquale, opera

4. Don Pasquale, opera

5. Don Pasquale, opera

6. Don Pasquale, opera

7. Don Pasquale, opera

8. Don Pasquale, opera

9. Don Pasquale, opera

10. Don Pasquale, opera

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Don Pasquale, opera

2. Don Pasquale, opera

3. Don Pasquale, opera

4. Don Pasquale, opera

5. Don Pasquale, opera

6. Don Pasquale, opera

7. Don Pasquale, opera

8. Don Pasquale, opera: Buone nuove, Norina

9. Don Pasquale, opera: Pronta son; purch'io non manchi

10. Don Pasquale, opera: Via, da brava

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars vibrant Pasquale, November 14, 2007

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This review is from: Donizetti: Don Pasquale (Audio CD)

Well, since no one else has commented on this 2-cd set yet, I will... The set has a complete 1975 live-performance recording of Don Pasquale, with Giuseppe Taddei as Pasquale; Daniela Mazzucato as Norina; Vittorio Terranova as Ernesto; and Alberto Rinaldi as Malatesta - PLUS some bonus excerpts from a 1965 recording with Giorgio Tadeo as Pasquale; Renata Scotto as Norina; Alfredo Kraus as Ernesto; and Giuseppe Taddei as Malatesta. I don't think the cast listing under the "product description" makes that clear.

I'll get the bad news out of the way first. What I listened to of the "bonus" excerpts was of horrendous audio quality. It sounded to me like someone transferred them from some scratchy old 78's using sub-par equipment. Excruciating and disappointing. It's possible, I suppose, that not all the bonus tracks are as bad as the minute's worth I heard (unable to tolerate any more), but I wouldn't recommend buying this cd to hear Scotto, Kraus, et al.

HOWEVER... the main, 1975-performance recording is absolutely the most delightful Don Pasquale I have ever heard on cd. The whole cast sings and acts their roles to the hilt, as it were, and the characters and humor come through wonderfully. The audience, though very enthusiastic with their applause, is not at all obtrusive. Listening to everyone - cast and audience alike - having such a terrific time makes me wish that I had been there, or that this performance were available on dvd. The singing, balance with orchestra, and audio quality are all great, so I give the cd 5 stars, "bonus" tracks notwithstanding.