The Consul

~ Release by Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Richard Hickox, Susan Bullock (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Recording venue: Teatro nuovo, Spoleto, Italy; 4, 7, 9 & 10 July 1998

Annotation last modified on 2012-12-30 16:26 UTC.

Tracklist

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1The Consul: Act II, Scene 2. "What did you say your name was?" (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Magician)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti3:21
2The Consul: Act II, Scene 2. "My charming Ma'moiselle" (Magician, Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Foreign Woman)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti10:52
3The Consul: Act II, Scene 2. "Any news for me?" (Magda, Secretary)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:47
4The Consul: Act II, Scene 2. "To this we've come" (Magda, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Secretary)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti8:43
5The Consul: Act II, Scene 2. "You're being very unreasonable, Mrs. Sorel" (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti3:31
6The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "How often must I tell you, Mrs. Sorel" (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Assan, Magda)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:44
7The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "Don't forget to sign" (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Magda, Assan)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:50
8The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "Oh, those faces" (Secretary)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:23
9The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "Who are you? How did you get in?" (Secretary, John)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti1:59
10The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "You cannot arrest him here" (Secretary, Police Agent, John)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti0:53
11The Consul: Act III, Scene 1. "Don't be afraid, Mrs. Sorel!" (Secretary) / Interlude
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti3:21
12The Consul: Act III, Scene 2. "I never meant to do this" (Magda)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:57
13The Consul: Act III, Scene 2. "Lo, Death's frontiers are open" (Foreign Woman, Anna Gomez, Secretary, Vera Boronel, Mother, John, Mr Kofner, Magda, Voice, Magician)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti7:06
14The Consul: Act III, Scene 2. "No! Wait! Wait... I'm coming with you" (Magda, Mother, John, Magician, others)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act III (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti4:37

Credits

Release

liner notes:Mary Miller (liner notes author)
liner notes translator:Gery Bramall (liner notes)
Francis Marchal (linernotes, traduction french)
baritone vocals [Assan]:Graeme Broadbent (operatic bass)
baritone vocals [John Sorel]:Louis Otey (baritone)
baritone vocals [Mr. Kofner]:Herbert Eckhoff
bass vocals [Secret Agent]:Charles Robert Austin (bass vocalist)
contralto vocals [Mother]:Jacalyn Kreitzer
contralto vocals [Vera Boronel]:Malin Fritz
mezzo-soprano vocals [Secretary]:Victoria Livengood (American mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals [Anna Gomez]:Robin Blitch Wiper
soprano vocals [Foreign Woman]:Giovanna Manci (soprano)
soprano vocals [Magda Sorel]:Susan Bullock (British operatic soprano)
tenor vocals [Magician]:John Horton Murray
design:Sarah Wenman
booklet editor:Kara Reed (booklet editor)
ASIN:US: B00000I9A6 [info]