This disc of highlights from Così fan tutte comes from a recording that was made when the cast was preparing for performances at the 1993 Edinburgh Festival, so the cast had the advantage of enough rehearsal time together to relax into the opera's humor. Their easy rapport is most evident in the spirited recitatives, which sparkle with spontaneity and wit. The fact that the principals are talented comedians makes their unforced interactions genuinely fun, and they sound like they are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Although ...
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This disc of highlights from Così fan tutte comes from a recording that was made when the cast was preparing for performances at the 1993 Edinburgh Festival, so the cast had the advantage of enough rehearsal time together to relax into the opera's humor. Their easy rapport is most evident in the spirited recitatives, which sparkle with spontaneity and wit. The fact that the principals are talented comedians makes their unforced interactions genuinely fun, and they sound like they are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Although they are not all international superstars, the performances are stellar. The soloists bring out the humanity and complexity of the opera, and artfully convey their characters' emotional development. It's hard to single out individuals for special praise, since each function so integrally as part of the whole ensemble, and each is vocally and dramatically and so effective. Felicity Lott and Marie McLaughlin are delightfully delineated as the sisters and they sing angelically; their "...
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Add this copy of Mozart: Così Fan Tutte / Mackerras [Highlights] to cart. $6.39, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Telarc Distribution.
Add this copy of Mozart: Così Fan Tutte / Mackerras [Highlights] to cart. $6.39, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Telarc Distribution.
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Good. Good condition. audioCD. Case Good. Disc slightly scratched. Case cracked/scuffed. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
Add this copy of Mozart: Così fan tutte to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by Bean Creek Music rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Scotts Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Telarc Distribution.
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Fine in fine packaging. Originally released: 1995. Excellent condition-artwork, booklet, CD disc and jewel case are all in excellent condition-guaranteed 100%-.15