Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) Episode 3 of 6: The Art of Recycling
Bellini's opera Zaira was nearly left unperformed due to his librettist Felice Romani refusing to shave his moustache, then considered illegal by the local Palma authorities! Though the opera was a failure, Bellini was able to recycle the best material for his new reworking of the Romeo and Juliet story: I Capuleti e I Montecchi, which went on to be a great success. We learn about the beginnings of his ill health that recurred throughout his short lifetime, and hear four of his songs. Presented by Donald Macleod.
00:01 Vincenzo Bellini Zaira - Act 1 Aria: Amo ed amato io sono Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Performer: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir Conductor: David Parry Singer: Yvonne Kenny Singer: Lynne Dawson
00:11 Vincenzo Bellini Ma Rendi Pur Contento - Arietta For Voice And Piano [no.6 Of "6 Ariette Da Camer Performer: Miguel Zanetti Singer: Montserrat Caballé
00:14 Vincenzo Bellini L' Allegro Marinaro - Ballata For Voice And Piano Performer: Miguel Zanetti Singer: Montserrat Caballé
00:18 Vincenzo Bellini Malinconia, Ninfa Gentile - Arietta For Voice And Piano [no.1 Of "6 Ariette Da C Performer: James Levine Singer: Cecilia Bartoli
00:19 Vincenzo Bellini L' Abbandono - Romanza Act 2 finale: Deserto e il luogo… Ah, crudel! Che mai facesti? Performer: James Levine Singer: Cecilia Bartoli
00:25 Vincenzo Bellini I Capuleti Ed I Montecchi - Opera Orchestra: Vienna S O. Conductor: Fabio Luisi Singer: Anna Netrebko Singer: Elīna Garanča
First broadcast: 23 Sep 2015 (b06c9vkl) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_101