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An introduction to-- Rossini, Tancredi
- Author / Creator
- Available as
- Online
- Summary
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This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work.
Details
- Creator
- written by Thomson Smillie
- Format
- Sound Recordings
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- [Place of publication not identified] : Naxos, [2004]
- ℗p2004
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (1 sound file)
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 1843790807
- OCLC
- ocn811840784
- Credits
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- Narrated by David Timson
- Background. Introduction: Rossini's background -- Rossini's operatic overtures -- Semiramide and William Tell -- Rossini's career and Tancredi -- Tancredi. The plot and the beginning -- Virtuosic tenors and Amenaide's aria -- Tancredi's arrival -- Recitativo strumentato: Orbazzano must obey her father -- Duet: Tancredi and Amenaide -- Act I: Finale -- Act II, scene 1: Isaura's aria di sorbetto -- Amenaide in prison -- Tancredi's victory -- Tancredi's 'grand scena' -- The happy ending wins