Terence, just to let you know that as a result of your prompt, my mini-survey of ten Donizetti operas is being posted this Friday 4th February. Feel free to comment!
Hello
Am I the only one who has noticed that Ralph has not done much Donizetti in his opera surveys? I wonder why, as D is one of my favourite composers, and L'Elisir is a masterpiece.
But while I'm here, I would like to urge listeners to lister to Kuhmeier's / Nott Bamberger Vier Letze Lieder. After Janowitz and Norman, this is the real thing. I (sadly) keep listening to this cycle if I can get past the first two minutes, which often set my teeth on edge. This one doesn't, but I realize this is shallow.
I would also like to say that Haitink's Rosenkavalier is, to my ears, a delight. Yes, it's slow-ish, but Rosen. does have its longueurs.
I can't see what the fuss is about Muti's Verdi Requiem. Just doesn't do it for me.
I thank Mr Moore for making me listen to Rondine, which has made me happier. Sadly, I can't think any opera recording of this repetoire will ever unseat 1950-1990 recordings. The latest Butterfly, with Melody Moore, should never have been recorded.
But then, luckily, I'm not the typical consumer.
Terence
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