Vincenzo Bellini 2. Rapid Success and a Love Affair
Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) Episode 2 of 6: Rapid Success and a Love Affair
Bellini's success in the opera world was rapid; as a result of his student opera, he was invited to compose an opera for the Teatro San Carlo (Bianca e Fernando) which in turn led to a commission for La Scala, Milan. The resulting opera, Il Pirata, was the first to offer him international success. By the age of 27 his second commission for La Scala, La Straniera, premiered. We learn about Bellini's blossoming affair with already married Giuditta Turina. Extracts include the high tenor aria from Bianca e Fernando, and Il Pirata's mad scene. Presented by Donald Macleod.
00:01 Vincenzo Bellini Bianca E Fernando - A Tanto duol... Ascolta, o padre, i gemiti Orchestra: Massimo Theatre Orchestra Conductor: Andrea Licata Singer: 신영옥 Singer: Gregory Kunde Singer: Aurio Tomicich Singer: Fu Haijing Singer: Armando Caforio
00:10 Vincenzo Bellini Il Pirata - Sinfonia Performer: Orchestra Della Radiotelevisione Italiana Conductor: Gianandrea Gavazzeni
00:20 Vincenzo Bellini Il Pirata Act 2: Finale, including the Mad Scene Gia s’asuna il gran concesso…Oh, Sole! Ti vela di tenebre oscure Performer: Orchestra Della Radiotelevisione Italiana Conductor: Gianandrea Gavazzeni
00:45 Vincenzo Bellini La Straniera - Act 1 scene 6: Un ritratto? …Sventurato il cor che fida Singer: Dame Joan Sutherland Singer: Richard Conrad Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Richard Bonynge
First broadcast: 22 Sep 2015 (b06c9vkg) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_101