Norma, high priestess of the druids and mistress of the. I miss callas so much, i doubt ill find something good enough. She has enjoyed huge success with a number of the most important bel canto roles. Conducted by lorenzo viotti, performances run february 27, 28, and 29. Vokalensemble rastatt einstudierung holger speck staatsphilharmonie rheinlandpfalz dirigent friedrich haider. Edita gruberova, one of todays reigning bel canto performers, takes on the demanding role of norma for the first time in her celebrated career. He was born in 1801 in catanina, sicily, to a family already steeped in music.
This is my favorite studio recording of norma along with the sutherland and horne one. Mezzo elina garanca s adalgisa is close to worldclass. The february 29 performance will be broadcast live from the berliner philharmoniker digital concert hall. This private recordings collection is owned by the osaka mozart association. From oldschool legends to todays great stars, experience more than 700 fulllength met performances with our online streaming service. Vincenzo bellini, edita gruberova, elina garanca, alastair. Browse elina garanca tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. Elina garanca sings les tringles des sistres tintaient from carmen by bizet by giovanni truvia. There have been rumours that this is her final season for staged operas, and thus to get to see her performing in the legendary role of queen elisabetta in roberto devereux. She may not have the emotional openness that makes the character so special, but her tone is resplendent, from the intense top to the warm, round, nonaggressive bottom.
At the vienna state opera, edita gruberova demonstrates that the title. Bellini norma gruberova, machado, miles, garanca haider, classical music, classical mp3 download, classical music downloads download music compositions from legal, wellordered mp3 content website. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of qual cor tradisti, a trio for soprano, tenor and bass, from the italian opera norma by vincenzo bellini. Read more gruberovas role debut as norma emerged as one her most significant and compelling performances to date this dvd is a standout release among her extensive filmography. You can easily share this page directly on facebook, twitter and via e. The production is spartan for my point of view, but honestly i cant say why i am not a fan of this dvd. Vincenzo bellini, friedrich haider, staatsphilharmonie rheinlandpfalz, edita gruberova, elina garanca, aquiles machado, alastair miles, judith howarth, ray. You can easily share this page directly on facebook, twitter and via email below. Free apps available for amazon fire tv and tablet, ipad, iphone, apple tv, android, roku, and samsung smart tv. She sings the demanding music with staggering ease and virtuosity. Bellini norma gruberova, garanca, machado haider 2005 ape cue cover by maestro donizetti 00011 0. Vincenzo bellini, friedrich haider, staatsphilharmonie. Garanca s warm, lustrous mezzo makes her ideal casting for.
Having released a concert performance on cd which was recorded in 2005, her first staged performances were recorded by unitel in januaryfebruary 2006 at the bayerische staatsoper. Official facebook page for latvian mezzo elina garanca. Casta diva is superbly sung, as are the many duets, in particular the one with ganassi as adalgsia in the second act. Carmengaranca, alagnamet orchestra dvd classics today. Edita gruberova was born on december 23, 1946 in bratislava, czechoslovakia. Triple signed photo, shown after the concert performance of norma, at the vienna state opera, 2007. This new production of bellinis norma by jurgen rose sets, costumes, stage direction, and lighting to honor edita gruberovas first staged assumption of the title role was taped in january and february of 2006 in munich. Carmen bluray elina garanca, roberto alagna, barbara frittoli, teddy. Sep, 2019 edita gruberova norma, elina garanca adalgisa, aquiles machado pollione, alastair miles oroveso, judith howarth clotilde, ray m. She is noted for her great tonal clarity, agility, dramatic power, endurance, and ability to sing high notes with great power and sustained vocal consistency, which made her an ideal queen of the night in her early years. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from edita gruberova at the discogs marketplace. Online shopping from a great selection at music store. Norma is a role which had an important place in sutherlands stage career, with more than 100 performances around the world.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. At the end of february, elina garanca performs gustav mahlers third symphony with the berliner philharmoniker. Cd4376 bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado, miles, haider badenbaden vincenzo bellini. Italiano english espanol deutsche francais subtitles. Mesmerised by prima donna assoluta of belcanto edita. She is unique not only in the longevity of her career, but also in her continued specialization in bel canto repertoire that demands both agility and beauty in executing coloratura passages, not to mention technical assurance to sustain legato lines and hit high notes without strain.
The teldec recordings edita gruberova on allmusic 2012. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of mira o norma, a duet for soprano and soprano or mezzo, from the italian opera norma by vincenzo bellini. Sonya yoncheva is sensational in royal operas triumphant new norma plus. Dec 16, 2015 this feature is not available right now.
Edita gruberova, prima donna assoluta of the bel canto community. The purchased tickets will be reimbursed automatically or a voucher, gift card will be issued with no time limit, with the paid amount. Edita gruberova, elina garanca, alastair miles, friedrich haider norma. Elina garanca, the latvian mezzosoprano, has withdrawn from a concert she planned to sing sunday with the met orchestra at carnegie hall, citing illness, the met announced thursday. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. In her later career, she explores heavier roles in the italian bel canto repertoire, such as the title role in lucia di lammermoor, elvira in bellinis i puritani, or elisabetta in donizettis roberto. Andrea chenier hector sandoval, norma fantini, scott.
British youth operas production of malcolm williamsons chirpy english eccentrics was difficult to. Sep, 2019 edita gruberova donna lucrezia borgia, jose bros gennaro, silvia tro santafe maffio orsini, franco vassallo don alfonso, bernardo kim jeppo liverotto, thomas laske don apostolo gazella, il hong ascanio petrucci, tansel akzeybek oloferno vitellozzo, sebastian geyer gubetta, thomas blondelle rustighello, shadi torbey astolfo. Elina garanca bel canto album trailer by deutsche grammophon. Attending an opera or concert featuring slovak soprano edita gruberova is always an event.
Netrebko to replace garanca at carnegie the new york times. During the habanera, rather than dance she takes the time to wash her legs with water from a bucket. Cd4376 bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado. Elina garanca mezzo soprano portraits concert products fashion moda concerts.
Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. She is particularly expressive in her part of the ah. Gruberova appears in her first role as norma at an age at which very few sopranos would dare sing such a difficult role. There is no relation with da vinci edition and is made for information and consultation purposes only. When the opera disappeared from the repertoire, she made sure to maintain it and continued to perform it regularly. Edita gruberova norma, elina garanca adalgisa, aquiles machado pollione, alastair miles oroveso, judith howarth clotilde, ray m. Edita gruberova takes on her iconic interpretation of donizettis lucia di. I have been trying to get a chance to see prima donna assoluta of bel canto edita gruberova for last three years without success. Norma edita gruberova, friedrich haider on allmusic 2005. War between rome and gaul, but norma is also a psychologically finegrained chamber play about a highly complex woman in the throes of terrible conflicts. Norma haider, gruberova, garanca, et al with gruberova, edita, garanca, elina on cd. Edita gruberova born 23 december 1946 is a slovak coloratura soprano. She recorded it twice for decca in the studio, both times with excellent support.
The erkel theatre to present sonya yoncheva, edita gruberova. In recent years, she has enjoyed huge success with a number of the most important bel canto roles. Edita gruberova conquers munich in lucrezia borgia by. It does neither the opera nor the soprano any favors. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
However, despite its greatness, it still does not surpass the live 1955 norma with callas and del monaco. Elina garanca makes her erkel theatre debut in a program that will. I am currently watching norma with edita gruberova. Buy norma online at low prices in india amazon music. Its elusiveness can be attributed to the rare mastery it requires to perform it adequately, and the sophistication it requires. Edita gruberova live at the holland festival at the concertgebouw amsterdam june 24, 2007.
Rheinlandpfalz state philharmonic orchestra, friedrich haider nightingale classics. Mp3 download bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado, miles, haider badenbaden vincenzo bellini norma norma edita gruberova adalgisa elina garanca pollione aquiles machado oroveso alastair miles clotilde judith howarth flavio ray m. Garanca and edita gruberova star as pollione, adalgisa and norma at. We have 107 metropolitanopera music torrents for you. December 23, 1946 bratislava, slovakia former part of czechoslovakia the slovak soprano, edita gruberova, studied at the bratislava conservatory, as well as in prague and vienna. Gruberova waited long before tackling norma on stage, and this dvd confirms that the wait has been worth it. Gruberova added the other two operas late in her career, but she did them in a calculated way as both lucrezia borgia and norma require lower notes and are much more. Garanca, elina gruberova, edita cura, jose in 2020. Don carlo freni, cossotto, carreras, cappuccilli, ghiaurov, van dam, tomowasintow, gruberova. E lina garancas new album is essentially an anthology of songs and arias about spain, to which a few numbers about gypsies have been added. She is noted for her great tonal clarity, agility, drammatic interpretation, and ability to sing high notes with great power, which made her an ideal queen of the night in her early years. Shes quick to angershe kicks and spitsbut her general indifference is as alluring as it is frightening. Gruberova brings a lifetimes experience of singing bel canto opera and caresses bellinis vocal lines with many subtle touches.
Edita gruberova, zoran todorovich, roberto scandiuzzi, sonia ganassi, and markus herzog star in this production of bellinis opera norma, with friedrich haider conducting. Vincenzo salvatore carmelo francesco bellini was one of the most important composers of italian opera in his time. And at an age when most singers are giving their farewell performances from the stage, she tackles new roles and continues to electrify her audiences with her crystalclear cascades of musical pearls. Bellinis norma bellinis norma has entranced audiences, and challenged the greatest sopranos, for more than 175 years. Garanca has remarkable flexibility and range for a mezzo, and her high cs are powerful and secure, which is rare for mezzos. Gruberova singing is not bad at all, but i think they waited too much to record her in norma.
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