This new production of bellinis norma by jurgen rose sets, costumes, stage direction, and lighting to honor edita gruberovas first staged assumption of the title role was taped in january and february of 2006 in munich. Edita gruberova conquers munich in lucrezia borgia by. Italiano english espanol deutsche francais subtitles. He was born in 1801 in catanina, sicily, to a family already steeped in music. She is unique not only in the longevity of her career, but also in her continued specialization in bel canto repertoire that demands both agility and beauty in executing coloratura passages, not to mention technical assurance to sustain legato lines and hit high notes without strain. In her later career, she explores heavier roles in the italian bel canto repertoire, such as the title role in lucia di lammermoor, elvira in bellinis i puritani, or elisabetta in donizettis roberto. Edita gruberova, one of todays reigning bel canto performers, takes on the demanding role of norma for the first time in her celebrated career. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. Vincenzo bellini, edita gruberova, elina garanca, alastair. British youth operas production of malcolm williamsons chirpy english eccentrics was difficult to. During the habanera, rather than dance she takes the time to wash her legs with water from a bucket. However, despite its greatness, it still does not surpass the live 1955 norma with callas and del monaco.
Vincenzo bellini, friedrich haider, staatsphilharmonie rheinlandpfalz, edita gruberova, elina garanca, aquiles machado, alastair miles, judith howarth, ray. Vokalensemble rastatt einstudierung holger speck staatsphilharmonie rheinlandpfalz dirigent friedrich haider. This private recordings collection is owned by the osaka mozart association. Mezzo elina garanca s adalgisa is close to worldclass. I have been trying to get a chance to see prima donna assoluta of bel canto edita gruberova for last three years without success. Elina garanca sings les tringles des sistres tintaient from carmen by bizet by giovanni truvia. There have been rumours that this is her final season for staged operas, and thus to get to see her performing in the legendary role of queen elisabetta in roberto devereux.
Norma haider, gruberova, garanca, et al with gruberova, edita, garanca, elina on cd. The purchased tickets will be reimbursed automatically or a voucher, gift card will be issued with no time limit, with the paid amount. You can easily share this page directly on facebook, twitter and via email below. Vincenzo bellini, friedrich haider, staatsphilharmonie.
Garanca s warm, lustrous mezzo makes her ideal casting for. Browse elina garanca tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. Free apps available for amazon fire tv and tablet, ipad, iphone, apple tv, android, roku, and samsung smart tv. Online shopping from a great selection at music store. December 23, 1946 bratislava, slovakia former part of czechoslovakia the slovak soprano, edita gruberova, studied at the bratislava conservatory, as well as in prague and vienna. Mp3 download bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado, miles, haider badenbaden vincenzo bellini norma norma edita gruberova adalgisa elina garanca pollione aquiles machado oroveso alastair miles clotilde judith howarth flavio ray m.
Bellini norma gruberova, garanca, machado haider 2005 ape cue cover by maestro donizetti 00011 0. I miss callas so much, i doubt ill find something good enough. Triple signed photo, shown after the concert performance of norma, at the vienna state opera, 2007. Shes quick to angershe kicks and spitsbut her general indifference is as alluring as it is frightening. Its elusiveness can be attributed to the rare mastery it requires to perform it adequately, and the sophistication it requires. Edita gruberova takes on her iconic interpretation of donizettis lucia di.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from edita gruberova at the discogs marketplace. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of mira o norma, a duet for soprano and soprano or mezzo, from the italian opera norma by vincenzo bellini. Carmen bluray elina garanca, roberto alagna, barbara frittoli, teddy. In 2003, she added the title role in norma to her repertoire, and sang it in munich in 200809. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Elina garanca makes her erkel theatre debut in a program that will. You can easily share this page directly on facebook, twitter and via e. Having released a concert performance on cd which was recorded in 2005, her first staged performances were recorded by unitel in januaryfebruary 2006 at the bayerische staatsoper. Sonya yoncheva is sensational in royal operas triumphant new norma plus. Elina garanca bel canto album trailer by deutsche grammophon.
Norma is a role which had an important place in sutherlands stage career, with more than 100 performances around the world. Norma, high priestess of the druids and mistress of the. She has enjoyed huge success with a number of the most important bel canto roles. Buy norma online at low prices in india amazon music. Garanca has remarkable flexibility and range for a mezzo, and her high cs are powerful and secure, which is rare for mezzos. Andrea chenier hector sandoval, norma fantini, scott. Edita gruberova was born on december 23, 1946 in bratislava, czechoslovakia. The teldec recordings edita gruberova on allmusic 2012.
She recorded it twice for decca in the studio, both times with excellent support. At the vienna state opera, edita gruberova demonstrates that the title. The february 29 performance will be broadcast live from the berliner philharmoniker digital concert hall. Dec 16, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from elina garanca at the discogs marketplace. Bellini norma gruberova, machado, miles, garanca haider, classical music, classical mp3 download, classical music downloads download music compositions from legal, wellordered mp3 content website. Don carlo freni, cossotto, carreras, cappuccilli, ghiaurov, van dam, tomowasintow, gruberova.
She is noted for her great tonal clarity, agility, drammatic interpretation, and ability to sing high notes with great power, which made her an ideal queen of the night in her early years. She is particularly expressive in her part of the ah. The production is spartan for my point of view, but honestly i cant say why i am not a fan of this dvd. Carmengaranca, alagnamet orchestra dvd classics today. When the opera disappeared from the repertoire, she made sure to maintain it and continued to perform it regularly. Official facebook page for latvian mezzo elina garanca. Garanca and edita gruberova star as pollione, adalgisa and norma at.
Gruberova brings a lifetimes experience of singing bel canto opera and caresses bellinis vocal lines with many subtle touches. Edita gruberova, prima donna assoluta of the bel canto community. Sep, 2019 edita gruberova norma, elina garanca adalgisa, aquiles machado pollione, alastair miles oroveso, judith howarth clotilde, ray m. Conducted by lorenzo viotti, performances run february 27, 28, and 29. She is the most famous bel canto soprano in the world today. At the end of february, elina garanca performs gustav mahlers third symphony with the berliner philharmoniker. From oldschool legends to todays great stars, experience more than 700 fulllength met performances with our online streaming service. The erkel theatre to present sonya yoncheva, edita gruberova. Edita gruberova, elina garanca, alastair miles, friedrich haider norma.
Vincenzo bellini, friedrich haider, staatsphilharmonie rheinlandpfalz, edita gruberova, elina garanca, aquiles machado, alastair miles, judith howarth, ray m. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of qual cor tradisti, a trio for soprano, tenor and bass, from the italian opera norma by vincenzo bellini. Attending an opera or concert featuring slovak soprano edita gruberova is always an event. Opera bellini norma gruberova, machado, miles, garanca haider. This is my favorite studio recording of norma along with the sutherland and horne one. And at an age when most singers are giving their farewell performances from the stage, she tackles new roles and continues to electrify her audiences with her crystalclear cascades of musical pearls. Vincenzo salvatore carmelo francesco bellini was one of the most important composers of italian opera in his time. Cd4376 bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado, miles, haider badenbaden vincenzo bellini. Cd4376 bellini norma 2004 gruberova, garanca, machado. In recent years, she has enjoyed huge success with a number of the most important bel canto roles. Vincenzo bellini, edita gruberova, elina garanca, alastair miles, friedrich haider.
Gruberova added the other two operas late in her career, but she did them in a calculated way as both lucrezia borgia and norma require lower notes and are much more. Edita gruberova, zoran todorovich, roberto scandiuzzi, sonia ganassi, and markus herzog star in this production of bellinis opera norma, with friedrich haider conducting. Edita gruberova norma, elina garanca adalgisa, aquiles machado pollione, alastair miles oroveso, judith howarth clotilde, ray m. There is no relation with da vinci edition and is made for information and consultation purposes only. She may not have the emotional openness that makes the character so special, but her tone is resplendent, from the intense top to the warm, round, nonaggressive bottom. Netrebko to replace garanca at carnegie the new york times. Garanca, elina gruberova, edita cura, jose in 2020. Edita gruberova born 23 december 1946 is a slovak coloratura soprano. Gruberova appears in her first role as norma at an age at which very few sopranos would dare sing such a difficult role. Gruberova waited long before tackling norma on stage, and this dvd confirms that the wait has been worth it. Medea 2cds add rca red seal 74321 79595 2, melodram cdm 27087 recorded live 31. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy.
Sep, 2019 edita gruberova donna lucrezia borgia, jose bros gennaro, silvia tro santafe maffio orsini, franco vassallo don alfonso, bernardo kim jeppo liverotto, thomas laske don apostolo gazella, il hong ascanio petrucci, tansel akzeybek oloferno vitellozzo, sebastian geyer gubetta, thomas blondelle rustighello, shadi torbey astolfo. Read more gruberovas role debut as norma emerged as one her most significant and compelling performances to date this dvd is a standout release among her extensive filmography. Casta diva is superbly sung, as are the many duets, in particular the one with ganassi as adalgsia in the second act. Bellinis norma bellinis norma has entranced audiences, and challenged the greatest sopranos, for more than 175 years. Gruberova singing is not bad at all, but i think they waited too much to record her in norma.
Rheinlandpfalz state philharmonic orchestra, friedrich haider nightingale classics. Elina garanca, the latvian mezzosoprano, has withdrawn from a concert she planned to sing sunday with the met orchestra at carnegie hall, citing illness, the met announced thursday. Norma edita gruberova, friedrich haider on allmusic 2005. E lina garancas new album is essentially an anthology of songs and arias about spain, to which a few numbers about gypsies have been added. War between rome and gaul, but norma is also a psychologically finegrained chamber play about a highly complex woman in the throes of terrible conflicts. We have 107 metropolitanopera music torrents for you.
Elina garanca mezzo soprano portraits concert products fashion moda concerts. It does neither the opera nor the soprano any favors. Edita gruberova live at the holland festival at the concertgebouw amsterdam june 24, 2007. She sings the demanding music with staggering ease and virtuosity. Mesmerised by prima donna assoluta of belcanto edita. She is noted for her great tonal clarity, agility, dramatic power, endurance, and ability to sing high notes with great power and sustained vocal consistency, which made her an ideal queen of the night in her early years.