I Masnadieri [Import]

Verdi (Artist), Raimondi (Artist), Ligabue (Artist), Bruson (Artist), Gavazzeni (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 9, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Myto Records Italy
• ASIN: B000001MKM
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #89 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Sutherland, Joan

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I Masnadieri, opera

2. I Masnadieri, opera

3. I Masnadieri, opera

4. I Masnadieri, opera

5. I Masnadieri, opera

6. I Masnadieri, opera

7. I Masnadieri, opera

8. I Masnadieri, opera

9. I Masnadieri, opera

10. I Masnadieri, opera

See all 34 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. I Masnadieri, opera

2. I Masnadieri, opera

3. I Masnadieri, opera

4. I Masnadieri, opera

5. I Masnadieri, opera

6. I Masnadieri, opera

7. I Puritani, opera: A te, o cara, amor talora

8. I Puritani, opera: Son salvo

9. I Puritani, opera: A una fonte

10. I Puritani, opera: Corre a valle, corre a monte

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Only Available Masnadieri, April 21, 2000

By 

Shaun Greenleaf - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Masnadieri (Audio CD)

Only the frequent and very well-recorded "Bravi" make it clear that this set comes from a tape recorder in someone's lap in an expensive orchestra seat. We're a little too close to the orchestra, so the balance isn't ideal: the voices are sometimes unflatteringly recessed. Raimondi offers smooth vocalism and an easy, attractive top. Christoff shines in an out-of-the-way role; Bruson is his subtle, patrician, yet vocally refulgent self; Ligabue, an under-rated singer,is in beautiful voice. Unless you can't stand pirate recordings at all--this is excellent.

4.0 out of 5 stars An intense performance of a musically rich work, January 12, 2006

By 

Armindo (Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Masnadieri (Audio CD)

Of Verdi's lesser known works i.e. Alzira, Aroldo, Oberto, Giorno di Regno, Stiffelio, Jerusalem and even I Due Foscari, Masnadieri is musically my favourite. It's got juicy roles for the soprano and tenor while both the bass and baritone get to sing beautiful melodies in the duets and ensembles.

This live performance from the 70s boasts strong voices and a sensitive conductor. A somewhat aged Raimondi recovers from a frog moment in his first aria to give a fine Verdian performance with good top notes. The audience loves him. Ligabue as Amalia was an interesting discovery for me. A pleasant lyrico-spinto soprano who must sound even better in less florid roles. I especially enjoyed her strong top notes. The young Bruson sings superbly and confirmes the bright future ahead of him. Christoff's voice sounds heavier and older but this suits Massimiliano's character perfectly. His performance stands out in my opinion and will probably be the standard for future comparisons.

Maestro Gavazzeni revealed quite a few sensitive moments that I hadn't noticed on the otherwise splendid Gardelli recording for Phillips. Speaking of that recording, it's not terribly dramatic but the singing is gorgeous which I feel brings out the drama of the music.

There aren't many live recordings of this work available but this one pretty much gives us the essense of the opera. The sound by the way is perfectly acceptable. If you don't care for the Sutherland/Raimondi fillers, save your money and go for the cheaper opera d'oro release.