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Sonnambula-Comp Opera

~ Vincenzo Bellini (Composer), Richard Bonynge (Conductor), National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Joan Sutherland (Performer), Nicolai Ghiaurov (Performer), et al.
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Disc: 1
1. La Sonnambula: Act One - Scene 1 - Viva! Viva! Viva! Viva! Amina!
2. La Sonnambula: Act One - Scene 1 - Tutto E Gioia, Tutto E Festa
3. La Sonnambula: Act One - Scene 1 - Viva Amina! (Lisa)
4. La Sonnambula: Care Compagne, E Voi, Teneri Amici (Amina)
5. La Sonnambula: Sopra Il Sen La Man Mi Posa (Amina)
6. La Sonnambula: Lo Più Di Tutti, O Amina (Alessio )
7. La Sonnambula: Perdona, O Mia Dietta, Il Breve Indugio (Elvino)
8. La Sonnambula: Prendi: L'anel Ti Dono (Elvino)
9. La Sonnambula: Domani, Appena Aggiorni (Elvino)
10. La Sonnambula: Vi Ravviso, O Luoghi Ameni (Rodolfo)
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Disc: 2
1. La Sonnambula: Act I, Scene 2: Osservate! L'uscio E Aperto (Contadini)
2. La Sonnambula: Act I, Scene 2: È Menzogna (Elvino)
3. La Sonnambula: Act I, Scene 2: D'un Pensiero E D'un Accento (Amina)
4. La Sonnambula: Act I, Scene 2: Non Più Nozze (Elvino)
5. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 1: Qui La Selva E Più Folta Ed Ombrasa (Contadini)
6. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 1: Reggimi, O Buona Madre
7. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 1: Vedi, O Madre, E Afflitto E Mesto (Amina)
8. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 1: Viva Il Conte! (Elvino)
9. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 1: Ah! Perchè Non Posso Odiarti (Elvino)
10. La Sonnambula: Act II, Scene 2: Lasciami: Aver Compreso Assai Dovresti (Lisa)
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On this CD:
  1. La Sonnambula, opera
    Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
    Performed by National Philharmonic Orchestra
    with Joan Sutherland, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Della Jones, Piero de Palma, Luciano Pavarotti
    Conducted by Richard Bonynge

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Joan Sutherland, never noted for dramatic intensity, seemed more at home in roles that appealed to sentimentality rather than the tragic emotions of pity and fear. She still had that appeal and a voice in prime condition when this, her second Sonnambula, was recorded. Her appealing, uncomplicated musical personality is just right for this simple, innocent little story of a peasant girl who sleepwalks into--and later out of--a compromising situation that temporarily endangers her impending marriage. She has been given a supporting cast that is (with occasional small lapses) a joy to the ears. --Joe McLellan

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not all that bad! Was she really over 50?, Jul 17 2004
By Armindo (Greece) - See all my reviews
Granted, Sutherland should have recorded Sonnambula with Pavarotti much earlier but she didn't, it happens. I still find this a beautiful recording with Sutherland at her best considering the stage of her career. This is one of her greatest late recordings. Even at this age one realises this is a role perfect for her voice. Some of the highest notes don't come easy (and this can be fascinating at times) but I know a dozen other coloratura sopranos who even in their prime don't have such a blooming upper register. The agility is still remarkable albeit a few messy trills. Last but not least I also feel she communicates the character wonderfully. If only there were more aged sopranos like her around today.

I also didn't expect to like Pavarotti in this recording but he too, surprised me. His singing is brilliant and the voice is almost as fresh as in the 70s. Luciano's gorgeous, ringing lyric tenor brings Elvino to life. Ghiaurov is a marvel as usual and the rest of the cast competent. The older Bonynge is a better conductor. Sutherland's Amina can be heard at her full glory in the early '60s (the live recording with Cioni is strongly recommended) but I really enjoyed this late recording.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring and too late, April 2 2004
By A Customer
Sutherland was the greatest soprano of the last 35 years. Her singing in the sixties and seventies show her miraculous voice. But this one doesn't. Get another Sonnambula. To comprehend Sutherland's greatness: Get her "The art of the primadonna"!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars I wonder at the Sutherland-FAns..., Jul 27 2003
By Emma de Soleil "I moved to the UK for another... (On a holiday In Ibiza, then back to the UK for studies) - See all my reviews
Us Callas-Fans get torn to pieces when we defend late Callas-stuff but it's different for Sutherland who couldn't sing a Norma that sounded different from Amina? I'm sorry, but as MUCH as I ADORE Joanie, this is just BAD. Take Callas' live-recording with Valletti or an earlier recording with Joanie and you'll be fine! :-)
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1.0 out of 5 stars POOR OLD SUTHERLAND......
No I am sorry, I just cannot recomend this recording at all. I love Dame Sutherland, she had one of most beautiful coloratura sopranos of our time. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2001 by Dillon Haynes

4.0 out of 5 stars good, not great
This is a good recording, but Sutherland's early 1962 recording is the best one in the catalog. But take a look at this, everyone, look at Mr. Robert Setetsky profile. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars A difficult choice
This is Sutherland's second recording of LA SONNAMBULA, made in 1980. It is somewhat difficult to compare it with her first version of 1962. Read more
Published on Sep 14 2001 by RES

3.0 out of 5 stars Sutherland's vioce isn't quite there...
When one thinks of Dame Joan Sutherland, they think perfect coloratura, with the tone of ringing bells in the upper register. Read more
Published on April 8 2001 by DILLON L HAYNES

4.0 out of 5 stars No longer fresh
I don't think it was wise of La Stupenda to record Amina so late in her career, especially since her earlier recording was so good and still sounds fine. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2000 by J. Luis Juarez Echenique

4.0 out of 5 stars I have the 1960 sonnambula
I have the 1960 sonnambula on LP, which is much fresher in voice. But since that one is out of print as of this review, I would reccommend the one with pavorotti or one of... Read more
Published on Aug 23 2000 by river

5.0 out of 5 stars sutherland...60?
sutherland is old as the hills when she recorded this one, would recommend the earlier version, but she is still amazing
Published on Jun 10 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars what a wonderfull couple...
I'm a Callas fan in what concerns this role, however, in its '57 recording, there's a lack of syncronia between her voice and the tenor's one... Read more
Published on Sep 23 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars agrees with JSM
Sutherland's sheer pyrotechnics are still here, but unfortunately, gone are her famous high notes. I hear pushing on ALL the high notes here. Read more
Published on Sep 7 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT RECORDING, HOWEVER...
...Sutherland's earlier Sonnambula, recorded in 1962, shows a fresher voice, much freeer on the high notes. Read more
Published on Aug 28 1999

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