Assassinio Nella Cattedrale is a stunning album that showcases the talents of Pizzetti, Nicola RossiLemeni, Leyla Gencer, Aldo Bertocci, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, La Scala Orchestra, and Chorus. The music is hauntingly beautiful, with a sense of drama and intensity that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.
Nicola RossiLemeni delivers a powerful performance as the archbishop, conveying the character's inner turmoil and conflicted emotions with great skill. Leyla Gencer is equally impressive as the soprano, bringing a sense of vulnerability and emotional depth to her role.
The orchestral and choral arrangements are also exceptional, with the La Scala Orchestra and Chorus providing a rich, textured backdrop for the soloists. The overall production is polished and professional, with excellent sound quality and a strong sense of cohesion throughout.
Antonio Cassinelli, Marco Stefanoni, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni
Choir
La Scala Chorus
Composed By
Ildebrando Pizzetti
Conductor
Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Executive-Producer
William D. Tennant
Liner Notes
Bill Parker
Mezzo-soprano Vocals
Gabriella Carturan
Orchestra
La Scala Orchestra
Soprano Vocals
Leyla Gencer
Tenor Vocals
Adolfo Cormanni, Aldo Bertocci, Mario Ortica, Rinaldo Pelizzoni
Notes
Live Performance, Milan, March 1, 1956
Barcodes
Barcode: 723724608825
Mould SID Code (CD1/2): IFPI 6100
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored CD1): L384 4026 OPD13961 F30903-07 A
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored CD2): L384 4026 OPD13962 F30904-06 A
About Pizzetti, Nicola RossiLemeni, Leyla Gencer, Aldo Bertocci, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, La Scala Orchestra, Chorus
Italian composer of classical music (20 September 1880 13 February 1968), he taught at the Conservatory in Florence (director from 1917 to 1923), directed the Milan Conservatory from 1923, and was Respighi's successor at the Academy of St. Cecilia in Rome from 1936 to 1958. One of his pupils was .
Assassinio Nella Cattedrale is a must-listen for fans of classical music and opera. It's a masterful work that showcases the talents of some of the most skilled musicians and performers in the industry, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who hears it. Highly recommended.