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Vincenzo Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Vincenzo Bellini, Rainer Steubing, Riccardo Muti
Vincenzo Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Genre: Classical
 
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A beautifully sung and energetically conducted performance.
11/09/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a totally successful and utterly beautiful performance of an under-appreciated and virtually unknown bel canto opera. The composer's melodic inventiveness and sublime arias and ensemles are woderfully realized by the central interpreters and the star conductor. A must-have for all lovers of the Bel Canto period in general and of Bellini's music in particular."
A remarkable recording!
Armindo | Greece | 04/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"A neglected masterpiece "I Capuleti e I Montecchi" has much to offer and is not less important than Bellini's other operas. On this recording we have two wonderful singers Baltsa and Gruberova. Agni Baltsa as Romeo is heard in one of her best performances! She possesses one of the most beautiful mezzo voices and indicates a good understanding of the demanding role of Romeo (regarded as a difficult mezzo role). Edita Gruberova a moving, sweet Giulietta. She proves that she can be sublime in Strauss and Mozart as in Bel Canto. The less famous tenor Dano Raffanti is exceptional! The tenor role may not be so big but Raffanti is wonderful whenever heard. Last but certainly not least, Muti completes this historical performance. I was taken aback, after having listened to many moments of the opera, when I read on the back cover that this is a live recording! I usually avoid them because of the sound quality but this DDD is really something. The audience is seldom heard and the applause is only in the end of each act. I therefore strongly recommend this recording to every opera collector."
The best recording so far...
Stephen | Melbourne, Australia | 07/17/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Initially I was a bit sceptical of this recording since I usually keep away from live recordings. I had listened to the Hong/Larmore recording (Teldec) numerous times but found it a bit lifeless. In my opinion Larmore doesn't cut it for Bellini. So I finally decided to buy this mid-priced recording - NO REGRETS! There are only minimal flaws, such as microphone placing (the orchestra is a bit loud) and some audience noise. Aside from that, Baltsa and Gruberova give a most convincing performance. Giulietta's 'Eccomi in lieta vesta...Oh! quante volte' is totally sublime! Muti delivers a most Italianate interpretation. Highly recommended!!!"