Description: Case has small crack but CD’s are perfect. On Decca 417168; 2 CD's; On this excellent set, Solti's combination of exuberance and precision is admirable, and the explosive outbursts of the brass, more evident now in digital sound, are a perfect supplement to the delightful spirit of this light-fingered score. Solti brings out the refinement of the score through his intense, yet affectionate approach. Geraint Evans knows exactly how to savor a phrase wonderfully, suggesting the Falstaff's inner warmth and vulnerability while always presenting a living and lovable personality. Evans gives one of the most interesting performances of Falstaff on recordings because of the way in which he encompasses both the absurdity and the seriousness of the role through his brilliant command of vocal color. Robert Merrill is an authoritative Ford). Alice is idiomatically sung by Ligabue, the best Alice on any set. Simionato is an ebullient and delightful Quickly. Kraus is an elegant and appealing Fenton, while Freni is a warm and charming Nannetta. Solti also sports a splendid Bardolph and Pistol in Piero de Palma and Giovanni Foiani. This issue will offer you a thoroughly lively and enjoyable reading, one with much warmth and vitality, capturing the magical essence of this luminous Shakespearean opera. Track Listings Disc: 1 1Act I, Part 1: Falstaff! - John Lanigan 2Act I, Part 1: Sei Polli: Sei Scellini - Geraint Evans 3Act I, Part 1: Ehi! Paggio! Andate A Impendervi - Geraint Evans 4Act I, Part 2: Alice - Rosalind Elias 5Act I, Part 2: Fulgida Alice! Amor T'offro - Rosalind Elias 6Act I, Part 2: E' Un Ribaldo, Un Furbo, Un Ladro - John Lanigan 7Act I, Part 2: Pst, Pst, Nannetta - Alfredo Kraus 8Act I, Part 2: Falstaff M'ha Canzonata - Ilva Ligabue 9Act I, Part 2: Torno All'assalto - Alfredo Kraus 10Act I, Part 2: Udrai Quanta Egli Sfoggia - Piero De Palma 11Act II, Part 1: Siam Pentiti E Contriti - Piero De Palma/Giovanni Foiani 12Act II, Part 1: Reverenza! - Giulietta Simionato 13Act II, Part 1: Alice E Mia! - Geraint Evans 14Act II, Part 1: Signore, V'assista Il Cielo! - Robert Merrill 15Act II, Part 1: In Me Vedete Un Uom - Robert Merrill 16Act II, Part 1: E' Sogno? O Realta? - Robert Merrill 17Act II, Part 2: Presenteremo Un Bill - Ilva Ligabue 18Act II, Part 2: Ola! Ned! Willl! - Ilva Ligabue 19Act II, Part 2: Alfin T'ho Colto - Geraint Evans 20Act II, Part 2: Voi Mi Celiate - Ilva Ligabue 21Act II, Part 2: Al Ladro! - John Lanigan 22Act II, Part 2: Se T'agguanto! - Robert Merrill Disc: 2 1Act III, Part 1: Ehi! Taverniere! - Geraint Evans 2Act III, Part 1: Reverenza. La Bella Alice - Giulietta Simionato 3Act III, Part 1: Non Dubitar, Tu Sposerai Mia Figlia - Robert Merrill 4Act III, Part 2: Dal Labbro Il Canto - Alfredo Kraus 5Act III, Part 2: Una, Due, Tre, Quattro - Geraint Evans 6Act III, Part 2: Ninfe! Elfi! Silfi! Doridi! Sirene! - Mirella Freni 7Act III, Part 2: Alto La! - Piero De Palma 8Act III, Part 2: Ogni Sorta Di Gente Dozzinale - Geraint Evans 9Act III, Part 2: Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! - Geraint Evans/Giulietta Simionato/Ilva Ligabue/Robert Merrill/Mirella Freni/Alfredo Kraus... 10Act III, Part 2: Tutto Nel Mondo E Burla - Geraint Evans
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Release Year: 1989
Release Title: Verdi - Falstaff
Genre: Opera
