Mozart specialist Colin Davis directs an exceptional recording of this witty, sophisticated, compact, comic opera. The superlative cast, including a stellar Kiri Te Kanawa, and the excellent orchestra respond to Davis's finely polished account of the score, deftly balancing the humanity, irony, pain and humour of Da Ponte's complex battle of the sexes.
Packaged in an attractive clam-shell box with full libretto online.
Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London, 27 January 1981
3 CD SET
“The conducting of Colin Davis ensures that this is not just a polished performance but a memorable musical and theatrical experience.”
The Standard
“It was a high-level cast; notable features were spontaneous, clear, fluent recitative, audible sotto-voce whisperings, and an electrifying unity in ensemble.”
The Stage
