The In Tune A-Z of Opera
A comprehensive guide to the language of opera with contributions from singers, conductors, directors and vocal coaches. Daily from May 19th 2010 on weekdays for 26 editions lasting up to 10 minutes.
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C for Coloratura
Fri, 21 May 10
Duration:
9 minsThe In Tune A-Z of Opera. Today's letter is C - for Coloratura. Our guides are Sarah Lenton, Marilyn Horne and Danielle de Niese. Offenbach Les Contes d'Hoffman Les oiseaux dans la charmille Joan Sutherland Richard Bonynge, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Bellini Norma Act Two Si fino all ore estreme Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne Richard Bonynge, LSO Decca Rossini Armida Act Two D amore al dolce impero Orchestra della RAI â Alfredo Simonetto Rossini Semiramide Act Two Se la vita ancor tâ e cara Samuel Ramey Verdi La Traviata Sempre libera Joan Sutherland Orchestra del Maggio Musicale John Pritchard Rossini Il Barbiere di Siviglia Cessa di piu resistere Orchestra Sinfonia di Milano Riccardo Chailly Donizetti La Favorite Oh! Mon Fernandâ Marilyn Horne Orchestra Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo Lawrence Foster Handel Giulio Cesare in Egitto Da tempesta Danielle de Niese Les Arts Florissants William Christie
B for Bass
Thu, 20 May 10
Duration:
8 minsThe In Tune A-Z of opera. Today’s letter is B - for Bass. Our guides are the leading British bass singer, Robert Lloyd and the conductor Sir Mark Elder.
A for Aria
Wed, 19 May 10
Duration:
9 minsThe In Tune A-Z of opera. Starting at the very beginning of our odyssey through the wonderful world of opera, today’s letter is A. We’re introduced to ‘A’ by opera historian Sarah Lenton, Mary King (vocal coach to the stars) and singers Danielle de Niese and Rolando Villazon.
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