Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Overview
| Works: | 1,715 works in 5,124 publications in 7 languages and 73,495 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Operas Drama Live sound recordings Excerpts History Art music Musical settings Motion picture music Criticism, interpretation, etc Interviews |
| Roles: | Performer, Singer, Musician, Other, Instrumentalist, Conductor, Vocalist |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works by
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Otello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
72 editions published between 1969 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story: Act I. The action unfolds on Cyprus, under Venetian rule in the 16th century. The scene is outside the castle, residence of Otello, governor of the island, facing the port. It is night. A furious storm churns the sea, and a crowd of Venetian citizens and soldiers helplessly watch while the ship of the Moor Otello desperately tries to make it into port. Only Iago, one of Otello's men, does not participate in the general apprehension for the safety of his leader: he hates Otello, because Otello has promoted Cassio captain instead of him; he meditates revenge. The crowd is jubilant as Otello finally lands safely and announces that the Turkish fleet has been defeated. When the Moor enters the castle, the fireworks start and all drink to his victory. In the midst of the rejoicing, Iago starts to weave the scheme that will lead to his commander's downfall: he treacherously insinuates to Roderigo, who had revealed to Iago his love for Otello's wife, Desdemona, that Captain Cassio also feels the same affection for the woman. Then Iago gets Cassio drunk, and incites a fight between the two men, but the dangerous duel that starts between them is stopped by Montano. However, the peacemaker is wounded by Cassio. Iago sounds the alarm, swelling the episode out of proportion until the crowd is in tumult. Called back by the shouts and noise, Otello, falsely informed by Iago, punishes Cassio and demotes him. This is a first victory for Iago, who exults
72 editions published between 1969 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story: Act I. The action unfolds on Cyprus, under Venetian rule in the 16th century. The scene is outside the castle, residence of Otello, governor of the island, facing the port. It is night. A furious storm churns the sea, and a crowd of Venetian citizens and soldiers helplessly watch while the ship of the Moor Otello desperately tries to make it into port. Only Iago, one of Otello's men, does not participate in the general apprehension for the safety of his leader: he hates Otello, because Otello has promoted Cassio captain instead of him; he meditates revenge. The crowd is jubilant as Otello finally lands safely and announces that the Turkish fleet has been defeated. When the Moor enters the castle, the fireworks start and all drink to his victory. In the midst of the rejoicing, Iago starts to weave the scheme that will lead to his commander's downfall: he treacherously insinuates to Roderigo, who had revealed to Iago his love for Otello's wife, Desdemona, that Captain Cassio also feels the same affection for the woman. Then Iago gets Cassio drunk, and incites a fight between the two men, but the dangerous duel that starts between them is stopped by Montano. However, the peacemaker is wounded by Cassio. Iago sounds the alarm, swelling the episode out of proportion until the crowd is in tumult. Called back by the shouts and noise, Otello, falsely informed by Iago, punishes Cassio and demotes him. This is a first victory for Iago, who exults
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
)
104 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 1,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is Maria Callas's only broadcast from the stage of the Met. Hearing "La Divina" in an actual performance is a unique thrill, and Lucia is a huge part of the palpable Callas mystique. Donizetti's bloody tale of the Scottish lass torn from her true love and forced into an arranged marriage, only to go mad and murder her bridegroom on their wedding night, was the perfect vehicle for Callas's wizardry. Her haunting voice simply becomes Lucia's--every facet of emotion so pronounced that we cannot escape her spell
104 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 1,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is Maria Callas's only broadcast from the stage of the Met. Hearing "La Divina" in an actual performance is a unique thrill, and Lucia is a huge part of the palpable Callas mystique. Donizetti's bloody tale of the Scottish lass torn from her true love and forced into an arranged marriage, only to go mad and murder her bridegroom on their wedding night, was the perfect vehicle for Callas's wizardry. Her haunting voice simply becomes Lucia's--every facet of emotion so pronounced that we cannot escape her spell
Madama Butterfly by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
53 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Opera in 2 acts
53 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Opera in 2 acts
Così fan tutte by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
36 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Aug. 1988, Jan. and July 1989, London
36 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Aug. 1988, Jan. and July 1989, London
Don Pasquale by
Gaetano Donizetti(
)
55 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a wealthy old bachelor decides to take a pretty young wife, he is--this being opera--in for trouble. Especially when that wife is the enchanting Reri Grist. Fernando Corena sings the matrimonially inclined title hero, whose plan to disinherit his nephew--the suave, mesmerizing Alfredo Kraus--backfires with more than a little help from Tom Krause's Dr. Malatesta
55 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a wealthy old bachelor decides to take a pretty young wife, he is--this being opera--in for trouble. Especially when that wife is the enchanting Reri Grist. Fernando Corena sings the matrimonially inclined title hero, whose plan to disinherit his nephew--the suave, mesmerizing Alfredo Kraus--backfires with more than a little help from Tom Krause's Dr. Malatesta
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
61 editions published between 1971 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
61 editions published between 1971 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
51 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
EMI: Cdh 7 61052 2
51 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
EMI: Cdh 7 61052 2
Il barbiere di Siviglia by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
80 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Innehåller cd-rom-spår med libretto (italienska/engelska/tyska/franska)
80 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Innehåller cd-rom-spår med libretto (italienska/engelska/tyska/franska)
Macbeth by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
60 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king
60 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king
Giovanna d'Arco by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
48 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Booklet contains notes on Verdi's career & the first performance of this opera, a synopsis, the libretto and biographical sketches of the soloists & conductor
48 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Booklet contains notes on Verdi's career & the first performance of this opera, a synopsis, the libretto and biographical sketches of the soloists & conductor
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by
Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich(
Recording
)
41 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of Katerina Ismailova, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. The action takes place in Mtsensk immediately before the Russian Revolution of 1917. In the tradition of "Anna Karenina" and "Madame Bovary" Katerina's fatalistic pusuit of passion has disasterous results
41 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of Katerina Ismailova, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. The action takes place in Mtsensk immediately before the Russian Revolution of 1917. In the tradition of "Anna Karenina" and "Madame Bovary" Katerina's fatalistic pusuit of passion has disasterous results
Tosca by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
36 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :
36 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :
La navarraise by
Jules Massenet(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La forza del destino by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
50 editions published between 1970 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price's soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora's emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine's brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate
50 editions published between 1970 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price's soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora's emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine's brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
)
67 editions published between 1973 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pollione, a Roman Proconsul, has two children by Norma, a Druid priestess, in the course of a long relationship. Norma isn't as young and beautiful as once she was. A temple virgin, Adalgisa, is young and beautiful. Pollione must have her. He has importuned the young virgin to run away with him to Rome, and she has finally agreed. When Norma learns of Pollione's faithlessness, she threatens to kill the two children. Before she can do this, the Druid temple priests apprehend Pollione as he attempts to abscond with their sacred virgin, Adalgisa. The priests build a pyre to burn Pollione to death. Norma relents. Instead of killing the children, she blames herself for her misery and climbs onto the pyre to die with Pollione
67 editions published between 1973 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pollione, a Roman Proconsul, has two children by Norma, a Druid priestess, in the course of a long relationship. Norma isn't as young and beautiful as once she was. A temple virgin, Adalgisa, is young and beautiful. Pollione must have her. He has importuned the young virgin to run away with him to Rome, and she has finally agreed. When Norma learns of Pollione's faithlessness, she threatens to kill the two children. Before she can do this, the Druid temple priests apprehend Pollione as he attempts to abscond with their sacred virgin, Adalgisa. The priests build a pyre to burn Pollione to death. Norma relents. Instead of killing the children, she blames herself for her misery and climbs onto the pyre to die with Pollione
I puritani by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
60 editions published between 1973 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El cuarteto solista es de lo mejor que se puede reunir hoy en día, dicho esto con ciertas reservas. Angela Gheorghiu cada vez canta mejor, con una mayor amplitud en su instrumento y un fraseo envolvente. Daniela Barcellona es una cantante muy dotada, con facilidad para la coloratura, de potencia y calidez en su canto. Alagna, por su parte, muy musical, con una bella media voz, apianando con clase y unos agudos bien realizados aunque se le note algo justo. Julian Konstantinov a pesar de cantar con autoridad y revelar un instrumento capaz, es el más flojo del cuarteto. Los coros suenan bien conjuntados tanto en los pasajes piano, con una perfecta y clara dicción, como en los momentos en los que hay que cantar como si se estuviera ante el mismísimo abismo. Abbado hace una lectura preciosa y precisa: al mismo tiempo dramática e introspectiva con momentos de gran refinamiento orquestal. En todo momento, se percibe la intensidad y el dramatismo de una interpretación en vivo
60 editions published between 1973 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El cuarteto solista es de lo mejor que se puede reunir hoy en día, dicho esto con ciertas reservas. Angela Gheorghiu cada vez canta mejor, con una mayor amplitud en su instrumento y un fraseo envolvente. Daniela Barcellona es una cantante muy dotada, con facilidad para la coloratura, de potencia y calidez en su canto. Alagna, por su parte, muy musical, con una bella media voz, apianando con clase y unos agudos bien realizados aunque se le note algo justo. Julian Konstantinov a pesar de cantar con autoridad y revelar un instrumento capaz, es el más flojo del cuarteto. Los coros suenan bien conjuntados tanto en los pasajes piano, con una perfecta y clara dicción, como en los momentos en los que hay que cantar como si se estuviera ante el mismísimo abismo. Abbado hace una lectura preciosa y precisa: al mismo tiempo dramática e introspectiva con momentos de gran refinamiento orquestal. En todo momento, se percibe la intensidad y el dramatismo de una interpretación en vivo
Cavalleria rusticana by
Pietro Mascagni(
Recording
)
61 editions published between 1979 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete operas sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the librettos with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composers, biographies of the principal singers and conductors
61 editions published between 1979 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete operas sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the librettos with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composers, biographies of the principal singers and conductors
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
31 editions published between 1960 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This performance showcases Luciano Pavarotti at his magnificent best. The role of good hearted Nemorino might have been written just for him. Hopelessly in love with wealthy Adina (Kathleen Battle), Nemorino watches, helpless, as flashy Sergeant Belcore (Gino Quilico) seems to win her heart. Enter Dr. Dulcamara (Paul Plishka). He's a quack, but Nemorino believes that the love potion Dulcamara is peddling will help him win Adina's love. It's only a bottle of plain old Bordeaux, but never underestimate the power of true love -- or of Luciano Pavarotti's seductive tenor
31 editions published between 1960 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This performance showcases Luciano Pavarotti at his magnificent best. The role of good hearted Nemorino might have been written just for him. Hopelessly in love with wealthy Adina (Kathleen Battle), Nemorino watches, helpless, as flashy Sergeant Belcore (Gino Quilico) seems to win her heart. Enter Dr. Dulcamara (Paul Plishka). He's a quack, but Nemorino believes that the love potion Dulcamara is peddling will help him win Adina's love. It's only a bottle of plain old Bordeaux, but never underestimate the power of true love -- or of Luciano Pavarotti's seductive tenor
Nabucco by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
35 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lyric drama in four parts
35 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lyric drama in four parts
Il Turco in Italia by
Gioacchino Rossini(
)
31 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Il Turco in Italia: Dramma buffo per musica in due atti. Libretto: Felice Romani
31 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Il Turco in Italia: Dramma buffo per musica in due atti. Libretto: Felice Romani
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Related Identities
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Other Singer Performer Author Vocalist
- Philharmonia Orchestra (London, England) Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Creator Author Composer
- Milnes, Sherrill Other Singer Performer Vocalist Conductor Author
- New Philharmonia Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Scotto, Renata 1934- Other Singer Performer Author Vocalist
- Rossini, Gioacchino 1792-1868 Creator Author Composer
- Caballé, Montserrat Other Singer Performer Author Vocalist
- Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924 Author Composer
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Callas, Maria, Cavalleria rusticana (Mascagni, Pietro) Cavalleria rusticana (Play) (Verga, Giovanni) Così fan tutte (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) Domingo, Plácido, Don Alvaro (Rivas, Angel de Saavedra, duque de) England England--London Freni, Mirella, Great Britain Hugo, Victor, Illica, Luigi, Italy Joan,--of Arc, Saint, Live sound recordings Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti, Gaetano) Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Madama Butterfly (Puccini, Giacomo) Motion picture music Music Music--Computer network resources Nebuchadnezzar--II,--King of Babylonia, New York (State)--New York Opera Operas Operas, Arranged Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Overtures Pagliacci (Leoncavallo, Ruggiero) Puritan Revolution (Great Britain : 1642-1660) Puritans Rigoletto (Verdi, Giuseppe) Scotland Shakespeare, William, Songs, Italian Songs (High voice) with orchestra Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with piano Sutherland, Joan, Tosca (Puccini, Giacomo) Tosca (Sardou, Victorien) Trovatore (Verdi, Giuseppe) Verdi, Giuseppe,
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Ambrosian Choir
Ambrosian Choir London
Ambrosian Chorus
Ambrosian Chorus London
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Ambrosian Singers.
Ambrosian Singers Britse band
Coro Ambrosiano
Coro de la Ópera Ambrosiana
Coro dell'Opera Ambrosiana
Hor "Ambrozian".
London Ambrosian Singers
Opernyĭ khor "Ambrozian"
Opernyj chor "Ambrozian"
Opernyj Hor "Ambrozian".
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アンブロジアン合唱団
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