Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore (1990)

Decca's 1955 recording of L'elisir d'amore features a group of stars at the height of their powers in roles in which they are idiomatically fluent and which vocally and dramatically suit them ideally. Outstanding in the very fine cast is Giuseppe di Stefano; he is fully successful at avoiding caricature and making Nemorino a believable, three-dimensional character. This music seems to be in his blood, and his voice is warmly resonant and lovingly colored. He shines not only in the showpieces, Una furtiva lagrima and Quanto ... Read More

Decca's 1955 recording of L'elisir d'amore features a group of stars at the height of their powers in roles in which they are idiomatically fluent and which vocally and dramatically suit them ideally. Outstanding in the very fine cast is Giuseppe di Stefano; he is fully successful at avoiding caricature and making Nemorino a believable, three-dimensional character. This music seems to be in his blood, and his voice is warmly resonant and lovingly colored. He shines not only in the showpieces, Una furtiva lagrima and Quanto è bella, quanto è cara, but the numerous opportunities Donizetti offers for passionate, lyrical expressiveness. Hilde Gueden is an adorable, vivacious Adina, and her singing is bright and gleaming. Fernando Corena, a legendary Dulcamara, brings plenty of fun and vocal sparkle to the role, but his humor is nicely understated. As Belcore, Renato Capecchi's voice is darkly commanding. Luisa Mandelli doesn't have the vocal sheen to put her in the same league as the others, but her... Read Less

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