Handel - Alcina / Sutherland, Rescigno [Import]

George Frideric Handel (Artist), Nicola Rescigno (Artist), Joan Sutherland (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Bella Voce Records
• ASIN: B000006RK6
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #517,929 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #68 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Sutherland, Joan

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 1. Sinfonia

2. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 1. Oh Dèi! quivi non scorgo

3. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 2. Questo è il cielo de' contenti

4. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 2. Ballo

5. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 2. Ecco l'infido

6. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 2. Di, cor mio, quanto t'amai

7. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 4. Mi ravvisi, Ruggier, dimmi?

8. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 4. Di te mi rido, semplice stolto

9. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 5. Qua dunque ne veniste

10. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 1. Scene 6. E gelosia

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Disc: 2

1. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 9. Or, che deci, Morgana?

2. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 10. E un folle, è un vile affetto

3. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 11. Eccomi a' piedi tuoi

4. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 12. Verdi prati, selve amene

5. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 13. Ah! Ruggiero crudel, tu non mi amasti!

6. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 2. Scene 13. Ombre pallide, lo so, mi udite

7. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 3. Sinfonia

8. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 3. Scene 3. Tutta d'armate squadre l'isola è cinta

9. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 3. Scene 3. Sta nell'Ircana pietrose tana

10. Alcina, opera, HWV 34: Act 3. Scene 5. Niuna forza lo arresta

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars La Stupenda!, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Handel - Alcina / Sutherland, Rescigno (Audio CD)

The Italians dubbed Dame Joan as La Stupenda after her incredible performance of this obscure opera. Of La Stupenda, this was what the legendary director Franco Zefferelli had to say.."she was stunning, sensational..." He went on to say that she was perhaps the phenomenal singer of our time. Absolutely, Sutherland's voice was the wonder of the operatic world, huge in size( especially the top notes ), bell-like tone quality, and a complete mastery of all colortura demands. Especially incredible were Dame Joan's lightning fast staccato and perfect trill. We are fortunate to have many of her great performance preserve in numerous recordings, LIVE and in the recording studio. As for Alcina as an opera, of course it gave Joan a great vehicle to show off her amazing technique and glorious voice. But the music is very beautiful, with many memorable arias and ensembles. The sound in this recording, however, is not too good. But it's all we have until Decca re-release Dame Joan's 1963 studio recording of this lovely Grand Opera.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most beautiful voice of our time., November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Handel - Alcina / Sutherland, Rescigno (Audio CD)

If you want to hear the most beautiful, pure tone of a soprano's voice in a recording, you must buy this set. Sutherland's voice is huge, clear as a bell, and coloratura unmatched. This opera contain many lovely music, and the supporting cast is impressive indeed.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars astoundingly gorgeous tone, March 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Handel - Alcina / Sutherland, Rescigno (Audio CD)

Joan Sutherland at this stage of her career had the most beautiful voice in the world, and the most amazing technique that existed. Listen to this and be blown away by the "Voice of the Century". Every aria takes your breath away. This is supreme.