Rediscovering opera on CD/DVD?

[jeezifonly]

Closure of venues and more time at home has given us access to streamed concerts, recitals, and full operas. I’m loving it, even for one-off enjoyment. But the range of literature stays mostly within standard repertoire.

Who’s digging into their neglected trove of collected recordings, and what is recapturing your imagination all over again? (My collection including vinyl goes back half a century...but is mostly CD)

For me, Nicolae Bretan’s 1-acts, Golem and Arald. Along with Goldmark’s Königin von Saba. Late romantic schmaltz that was the forebear of cinematic scoring. How about you?

[+ g56whiz]

Der Freischütz. I keep going back to Weber’s Freischütz. Don’t know exactly why.

[jeezifonly]

Der Freischütz. I keep going back to Weber’s Freischütz. Don’t know exactly why.

While watching the news, who DOESN’T dream of having a magic bullet?

[+ FrankR]

Closure of venues and more time at home has given us access to streamed concerts, recitals, and full operas. I’m loving it, even for one-off enjoyment. But the range of literature stays mostly within standard repertoire.

Who’s digging into their neglected trove of collected recordings, and what is recapturing your imagination all over again? (My collection including vinyl goes back half a century...but is mostly CD)

For me, Nicolae Bretan’s 1-acts, Golem and Arald. Along with Goldmark’s Königin von Saba. Late romantic schmaltz that was the forebear of cinematic scoring. How about you?

Enjoyed Die Fledermaus last week. In the mood for more Strauss - will see what I can dig up. I also received some Andre Rieu DVDs a few years ago - those may be worth watching too! He does put on quite a show! ?

[+ Charlie]

Spontini's Agnese di Hohenstaufen, in the live recording from the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 1954. Also Gli Ugonotti from La Scala in 1962.

[+ WilliamM]

Gluck

 

Orphee et Eurydice

 

Madrid

 

Juan Diego Florez

[jeezifonly]

Gluck

 

Orphee et Eurydice

 

Madrid

 

Juan Diego Florez

My first hearing of Che Faro was with a tenor, and I’ve always loved mezzos more. JDF is an excellent artist with a beautiful voice.

I’ve seen him in person, at short distance, and if I simultaneously picture him in nothing but a short tunic and a lyre I may become a convert!