Così fan tutte is an ideal candidate for Chandos' Opera in English series; it's so talky and the libretto is so verbally witty and subtle that hearing it in English gives it an immediacy that's not possible when it's sung in a language in which one isn't fluent. The English version by Marmaduke Browne, adapted by John Cox, is very fine, natural, and well-fitted to the music. The performances are of such high quality that appreciating this version doesn't require the listener to set aside expectations for musical excellence ...
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Così fan tutte is an ideal candidate for Chandos' Opera in English series; it's so talky and the libretto is so verbally witty and subtle that hearing it in English gives it an immediacy that's not possible when it's sung in a language in which one isn't fluent. The English version by Marmaduke Browne, adapted by John Cox, is very fine, natural, and well-fitted to the music. The performances are of such high quality that appreciating this version doesn't require the listener to set aside expectations for musical excellence in order to understand the text. Charles Mackerras leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Geoffrey Mitchell Choir in a sparkling, deliciously perky reading of the score; he sets the antic tone by taking the overture at what must be a world's record speed. The orchestra's playing, particularly that of the winds, is breathtakingly agile. The singers are all topnotch vocalists and comedians, making this a truly memorable performance. Thomas Allen as Don Alfonso and...
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