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Martina Arroyo, soprano: Dutches Elena * Placido Domingo, tenor: Arrigo * Sherrill Milnes, baritone: Guido di Monforte * Ruggero Raimondi, bass: Giovanni da Procida * Leo Goeke, tenor: Danieli * Maria Ewing, soprano: Ninetta * James Morris, bass: Roberto, french soldier * Kenneth Collins, tenor: Tebaldo, french soldier * Terrance Sharpe, bass: Lord of Bethune, french officer * Richard van Allan, bass: Count Vaudemont, french officer * Alan Byers, tenor: Manfredo

New Philharmonia Orchestra ~ conductor: James Levine

John Alldis Choir ~ director: John Alldis

libretto: Eugene Scribe and Charles Duveyrier

Annotation last modified on 2012-03-10 23:07 UTC.

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1I vespri siciliani: Act IV. Prelude
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. Preludio (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi2:08
2I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “È di Monforte il cenno!”
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “È di Monforte il cenno!” (Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi2:46
3I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Giorno di pianto”
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Giorno di pianto” (Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi4:28
4I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “O sdegni miei” / “Ah! volgi il guardo”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “O sdegni miei” … “Volgi il guardo” (Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:44
5I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Non fu tua mano, o indegno”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Non fu tua mano, o indegno” (Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:30
6I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Se sincero è quell’accento”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Se sincero è quell’accento” (Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:26
7I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Arrigo! Ah, parli a un core”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Arrigo! Ah, parli a un core” (Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi3:41
8I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Pensando a me”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Pensando a me” … “È dolce raggio” (Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi3:33
9I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Amica man”
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Amica man” (Procida, Elena) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:14
10I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “I cenni tuoi, signor?”
baritone vocals [Bethune]:
Terence Sharpe (operatic baritone) (in 1973)
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “I cenni tuoi, signor?” (Bethune, Monforte, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi2:53
11I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Addio, mia patria, invendicato”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Addio, mia patria amata” (Procida, Arrigo, Monforte, Elena, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:35
12I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Addio, mia patria amata”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Addio, mia patria amata” (Procida, Arrigo, Monforte, Elena, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi2:25
13I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “De profundis clamavi ad te”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “De profundis clamavi ad te” (coro, Procida, Monforte, Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi2:08
14I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Mi reggi tu, gran Dio!”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Mi reggi tu, gran Dio!” (Procida, Arrigo, Monforte, Elena, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:59
15I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Ministro di morte, arresta!”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Ministro di morte, arresta!” (Monforte, Elena, Arrigo, Procida, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi0:52
16I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Oh, mia sorpresa, oh, giubilo”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Oh, mia sorpresa, oh, giubilo” (Procida, Arrigo, Monforte, Elena, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:59
17I vespri siciliani: Act IV. “Omai rapito in estasi”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV. “Omai rapito in estasi” (Procida, Arrigo, Monforte, Elena, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi1:57
18I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Si celebri alfine”
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “Si celebri alfine tra canti, tra fior” (Coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi2:43
19I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Mercè, dilette amiche”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. Bolero “Mercè, dilette amiche” (Elena) (Siciliana) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi3:56
20I vespri siciliani: Act V. “La brezza aleggia intorno”
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “La brezza aleggia intorno” (Arrigo, Elena) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi3:12
21I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Perchè? – Senza difesa”
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “Perchè? – Senza difesa” (Elena, Procida) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi2:27
22I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Ecco per l’aura spiegasi”
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “Ecco per l’aura spiegasi” (Procida, Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi1:34
23I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Sorte fatal! Oh, fier cimento!”
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “Sorte fatal! Oh, fier cimento!” (Procida, Elena, Arrigo) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi2:51
24I vespri siciliani: Act V. “In fra noi due s’oppone”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “In fra noi due s’oppone” (Elena, Arrigo, Procida, Monforte, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi1:03
25I vespri siciliani: Act V. “M’ingannasti, o traditrice”
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “M’ingannasti, o traditrice” (Elena, Arrigo, Procida) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi3:25
26I vespri siciliani: Act V. “Ah, vieni, il mio mortal dolore”
baritone vocals [Monforte]:
Sherrill Milnes (baritone) (in 1973)
bass vocals [Procida]:
Ruggero Raimondi (bass-baritone) (in 1973)
choir vocals:
The John Alldis Choir (in 1973)
soprano vocals [Elena]:
Martina Arroyo (soprano) (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Arrigo]:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 1973)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1973)
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist) (in 1973)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. “Ah, vieni, il mio mortal dolore” (Elena, Arrigo, Procida, Monforte, coro) (in 1973)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi2:06