Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Jonel Perlea (Conductor), San Carlo Theater Orchestra (Naples) (Orchestra), Renata Tebaldi (Performer), Giulietta Simionato (Performer), Alda Noni (Performer), Italo Tajo (Performer), Scipio Colombo (Performer), Endre von Koreh (Performer), Agnese Dubbini (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Renata Tebaldi, Giulietta Simionato, Alda Noni, Italo Tajo, Scipio Colombo, et al.
• Orchestra: San Carlo Theater Orchestra (Naples)
• Conductor: Jonel Perlea
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (May 17, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Hardy Classic
• ASIN: B0009GX2DC
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,597 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Overture

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Cinque... Dieci... venti...

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Se a caso Madama la notte ti chiama

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Se vuol ballare

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. La vendetta, oh, la vendetta!

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Via, resti servita

7. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Non so più cosa son, cosa faccio

8. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Cosa sento! Tosto andate

9. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Giovani liete

10. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 1. Non più andrai, farfallone amoroso

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Disc: 2

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Che imbarazzo è mai questo

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Crudel! Perché finora

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Vedrò mentr'io sospiro

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Riconosci in questo amplesso

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Dove sono i bei momenti

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Sull'aria? Che soave zeffiretto

7. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Ricevete, o padroncina

8. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Ecco la marcia!

9. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 3. Amanti costanti

10. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act 4. L'ho perduta, me meschina!

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Editorial Reviews

An historic release - a rare documentation of the great soprano Renata Tebaldi in a Mozart opera. Recommended only to experienced collectors of historic material - the recording s missing about 10 minutes of the opera and suffers from various sonic problems. But indispensable for fans of Tebaldi.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rare performance but come prepared!, March 4, 2006

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Armindo (Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (Audio CD)

Opera buffs will be thrilled to see this rare recording being released and indeed to have these strong, powerful voices negotiating Mozart's light music is a big treat. Be prepared however because the sound leaves much to be desired and Acts II&IV are not complete. Though the sound is surprisingly clear most of the times, it sadly changes pitch too often during the arias. Once past this however, you'll listen to a rare performance of Mozart's most beautiful opera. All singers are Italian and this brings life to the recitatives and spices up the arias.

Renata Tebaldi, the obvious selling point of this Nozze isn't famous for her Contessa but perhaps it's time this changed. Her performance also proves how a massive voice, if used intelligently, can grace Mozart's music. Porgi amor is the sexiest I've ever heard and those light pianissimi left me speechless. The runs of Dove sono are not as smooth as others' but charming nonetheless. No wonder the audience erupts after it. On the whole a stunning performance full of nuances.

Excitingly enough, the show doesn't end with Tebaldi. Simionato's Cherubino is another gem. Though this singer was famous for her dramatic mezzo roles, I feel this sweet role suits her even more. Tajo and Colombo offer strong voices and more than enough nuances to keep the bubbles sparkling. Alda Noni is an old-fashioned soubrette but poses no significant harm to the pleasures of this performance. Perlea leads lightly and discreetly.

This isn't a recording for beginners of course and it won't replace the famous studio recordings but I will happily return to it for its many virtues.

3.0 out of 5 stars From a live performance., December 3, 2011

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constance l schott (jenkintown, PA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (Audio CD)

This recording has a lot of background noise, since it is from a performance.
I wish Tebaldi had performed Mozart more often. She is wonderful as the Countess.
Since this is the only complete recording, it will suffice, but it leaves one wishing for more.