Bonynge, Richard
Overview
| Works: | 2,198 works in 6,767 publications in 9 languages and 52,587 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Operas Live sound recordings History Filmed operas Televised operas Television adaptations Film adaptations Musical settings Nonfiction films |
| Roles: | Conductor, Performer, Instrumentalist, Editor, Author, Arranger, Other, Commentator, Interviewee, Narrator, Director, Author of introduction, Collector, Adapter, Creator, Musician, Film editor, cdr |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Richard Bonynge
- Sutherland and Bonynge : an intimate biography by Quaintance Eaton( Book )
- Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge with the Australian Opera by Richard Bonynge( Book )
- Freat Australian with Alan Jones( Visual )
- Costumes, music and opera memorabilia : from the collection of Dame Joan Sutherland, O.M. and Richard Bonynge, C.B.E. ; including costumes, accessories, costume designs, paintings, porcelain, musical instruments, important musical manuscripts by Rossini, Offenbach and others, signed photographs and posters and books on theatre and music ; sale LN5082 ; day of sale: Thursday, 9th February, 1995 in the Main Galleries, London by Sotheby's (Firm)( Book )
- Joan Sutherland : a life on the move by Brian Adams( Visual )
- Chorus and principals on stage please : the making of Lakmé( Visual )
- Richard Bonynge et Joan Sutherland : un couple ... à la scène comme à la ville by Paul-André Demierre( Book )
- The undiscovered recordings by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
- Giselle by Adolphe Adam( Visual )
- Costumes, music and opera memorabilia from the collection of Dame Joan Sutherland, O.M. and Richard Bonynge, C.B.E. : including costumes, accessories, costume designs, paintings, porcelain, musical instruments, important musical manuscripts by Rossini, Offenbach and others, signed photographs and posters and books on theatre and music by Sotheby's (Firm)( Book )
- Portrait of Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- [Sutherland, Joan (Dame) and Bonynge, Richard : theatre programmes, ephemera( Book )
- Interview with Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge in the U.S. by Joan Sutherland( Recording )
- Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- Husbands & wives ; Noel Coward by Graham Webster( Recording )
- La Stupenda by Derek Bailey( Visual )
- Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti on with Richard Bonynge in concert at the Sydney Opera House, 1983 by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Gala farewell performance Dame Joan Sutherland, The Australian Opera : Les Huguenots : an opera in five acts by Giacomo Meyerbeer, libretto by Augustin Eugène Scribe( Book )
- Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge performing at Opera in the park by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Interview with Richard Bonynge, opera and ballet conductor by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Bonynge
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
150 editions published between 1962 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 1,335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norma may be the most challenging soprano role in all of Italian opera. Only the very greatest have the technical mastery and vocal acumen to convey all the facets of this virtuosic part. With this legendary cast, everything comes together in this bel canto masterpiece. Joan Sutherland's ravishingly beautiful voice can do anything Bellini's spectacular vocal line requires. As Norma's friend Adalgisa, Marilyn Horne proves that mezzos can sing as gloriously as sopranos. Together they sent audiences into a frenzy. Add poetic Carlo Bergonzi as the man they both love and rich-voiced Cesare Siepi as Norma's father, and you have one of the all time great broadcasts
150 editions published between 1962 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 1,335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norma may be the most challenging soprano role in all of Italian opera. Only the very greatest have the technical mastery and vocal acumen to convey all the facets of this virtuosic part. With this legendary cast, everything comes together in this bel canto masterpiece. Joan Sutherland's ravishingly beautiful voice can do anything Bellini's spectacular vocal line requires. As Norma's friend Adalgisa, Marilyn Horne proves that mezzos can sing as gloriously as sopranos. Together they sent audiences into a frenzy. Add poetic Carlo Bergonzi as the man they both love and rich-voiced Cesare Siepi as Norma's father, and you have one of the all time great broadcasts
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 1982 and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In a feud between the Scottish families of Ravenswood and Lammermoor, Enrico has gained the upper hand over Edgardo, murdering his kinsmen and usurping his estates. By the time of the opera's action, in the late 17th century, Enrico's fortunes have begun to wane; in political disfavor, he stakes all on uniting his family with that of Arturo, whom he means to force his sister, Lucia, to marry."--Container
81 editions published between 1982 and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In a feud between the Scottish families of Ravenswood and Lammermoor, Enrico has gained the upper hand over Edgardo, murdering his kinsmen and usurping his estates. By the time of the opera's action, in the late 17th century, Enrico's fortunes have begun to wane; in political disfavor, he stakes all on uniting his family with that of Arturo, whom he means to force his sister, Lucia, to marry."--Container
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
102 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary diva Joan Sutherland sings the role that made her an overnight sensation. Her portrayal conveys every nuance of the character of the innocent young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage by her brother Enrico (Anselmo Colzani), while secretly engaged to Edgardo, sung by Richard Tucker. Sutherland's mad scene--one of the most celebrated performances in modern operatic history--draws rapturous applause from the audience in this extraordinary broadcast
102 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary diva Joan Sutherland sings the role that made her an overnight sensation. Her portrayal conveys every nuance of the character of the innocent young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage by her brother Enrico (Anselmo Colzani), while secretly engaged to Edgardo, sung by Richard Tucker. Sutherland's mad scene--one of the most celebrated performances in modern operatic history--draws rapturous applause from the audience in this extraordinary broadcast
I puritani by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
86 editions published between 1963 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Few sopranos have tackled the extraordinarily difficult role of Elvira in Bellini's last opera at the Met. In this remarkable performance, the great Edita Gruberova sails through the vocal challenges, pulling off her trademark coloratura stunts and caressing Bellini's long, languid phrases with equal ease. She creates a poignant, very human portrait of a young woman who goes insane when she loses the man she loves, only to be restored when he returns. Chris Merritt is Arturo, the object of her affection
86 editions published between 1963 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Few sopranos have tackled the extraordinarily difficult role of Elvira in Bellini's last opera at the Met. In this remarkable performance, the great Edita Gruberova sails through the vocal challenges, pulling off her trademark coloratura stunts and caressing Bellini's long, languid phrases with equal ease. She creates a poignant, very human portrait of a young woman who goes insane when she loses the man she loves, only to be restored when he returns. Chris Merritt is Arturo, the object of her affection
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
79 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 914 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
79 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 914 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
La fille du régiment by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
68 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's comedy gets a thrilling combination of brilliant singing and impish humor to make it fizz like Champagne. Joan Sutherland, the charming tomboy Marie, has fallen for Luciano Pavarotti as Tonio, who shows how happy he is by nailing nine high Cs in a single aria. Marie's "aunt" fights an uphill battle to turn the girl into a proper young society lady, until Marie is rescued by Tonio and the entire regiment of "fathers" who have raised her. "Delightful" doesn't begin to describe it
68 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's comedy gets a thrilling combination of brilliant singing and impish humor to make it fizz like Champagne. Joan Sutherland, the charming tomboy Marie, has fallen for Luciano Pavarotti as Tonio, who shows how happy he is by nailing nine high Cs in a single aria. Marie's "aunt" fights an uphill battle to turn the girl into a proper young society lady, until Marie is rescued by Tonio and the entire regiment of "fathers" who have raised her. "Delightful" doesn't begin to describe it
La Sonnambula by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
78 editions published between 1963 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
78 editions published between 1963 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
49 editions published between 1972 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 814 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
49 editions published between 1972 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 814 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
Semiramide by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
71 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 708 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
71 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 708 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
Les contes d'Hoffmann by
Jacques Offenbach(
Recording
)
57 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in 6 languages and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoffman drunk in a tavern is coerced by a group of student to tell them tales and stories of his love life. After telling the stories, he awakes to see Stella, his secret new love in the arms of his rival Counsellor Lindorf
57 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in 6 languages and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoffman drunk in a tavern is coerced by a group of student to tell them tales and stories of his love life. After telling the stories, he awakes to see Stella, his secret new love in the arms of his rival Counsellor Lindorf
Lakmé by
Léo Delibes(
Recording
)
63 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
63 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
60 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Schippers leads a superlative cast in one of Donizetti's most beloved comic operas. This two disc set was taken from a live performance on March 5, 1966 and features Carlo Bergonzi as Nemorino and Roberta Peters as Adina
60 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Schippers leads a superlative cast in one of Donizetti's most beloved comic operas. This two disc set was taken from a live performance on March 5, 1966 and features Carlo Bergonzi as Nemorino and Roberta Peters as Adina
Suor Angelica by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
27 editions published between 1973 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1973 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les Huguenots : [opera in five acts] by
Giacomo Meyerbeer(
Recording
)
40 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After dominating the international opera stage for more than 30 years, Dame Joan Sutherland takes a final bow in her stunning farewell performance of Les Huguenots, Meyerbeer's grand French opera. Now regarded as one of the most memorable nights in Australia's musical history, Sutherland's formidable vocal skill is on full display throughout the demanding score, while conductor Richard Bonynge inspires orchestral brilliance at every turn
40 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After dominating the international opera stage for more than 30 years, Dame Joan Sutherland takes a final bow in her stunning farewell performance of Les Huguenots, Meyerbeer's grand French opera. Now regarded as one of the most memorable nights in Australia's musical history, Sutherland's formidable vocal skill is on full display throughout the demanding score, while conductor Richard Bonynge inspires orchestral brilliance at every turn
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
48 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enrico Caruso famously said that putting on Trovatore was easy: the only thing needed were the four best singers in the world. Few people would take issue with the sensational cast of this broadcast: The radiant superstar Joan Sutherland, in her last operatic appearance at the Met, is Leonora, the young woman loved by two men--the outlaw Manrico (Luciano Pavarotti in spectacular form), and the noble but sinister Count di Luna (commanding Verdi baritone Leo Nucci). Between them, and at the center of the drama, stands the mysterious gypsy Azucena (the late, great Shirley Verrett), whose actions years before throw a long shadow over the protagonists' lives
48 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enrico Caruso famously said that putting on Trovatore was easy: the only thing needed were the four best singers in the world. Few people would take issue with the sensational cast of this broadcast: The radiant superstar Joan Sutherland, in her last operatic appearance at the Met, is Leonora, the young woman loved by two men--the outlaw Manrico (Luciano Pavarotti in spectacular form), and the noble but sinister Count di Luna (commanding Verdi baritone Leo Nucci). Between them, and at the center of the drama, stands the mysterious gypsy Azucena (the late, great Shirley Verrett), whose actions years before throw a long shadow over the protagonists' lives
Faust by
Charles Gounod(
Recording
)
50 editions published between 1966 and 2002 in 5 languages and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The scholar Faust is tempted into contract with the Devil in return for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures
50 editions published between 1966 and 2002 in 5 languages and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The scholar Faust is tempted into contract with the Devil in return for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures
Esclarmonde; [romantic opera in four acts and eight scenes, including a prologue and an epilogue] by
Jules Massenet(
Recording
)
64 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parisian audiences in 1889 were thrilled by Massenet's wizardry in telling the story of Esclarmonde, the princess of Byzantium with magical powers, and her love for the heroic knight Roland. But the title role was so difficult that the opera languished for decades, until Joan Sutherland, with her dazzling ability to sing the most fearsome embellishments, brought this jewel of an opera to life for modern audiences
64 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parisian audiences in 1889 were thrilled by Massenet's wizardry in telling the story of Esclarmonde, the princess of Byzantium with magical powers, and her love for the heroic knight Roland. But the title role was so difficult that the opera languished for decades, until Joan Sutherland, with her dazzling ability to sing the most fearsome embellishments, brought this jewel of an opera to life for modern audiences
Les Huguenots by
Giacomo Meyerbeer(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1990 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the massacre of the Huguenots by the Catholics on the night of St. Bartholomew's, August 24, 1572. Queen Marguerite de Valois seeks to unite in marriage the house of Nangis and the house of St. Bris to end the religious differences which have disturbed her reign. A misunderstanding brings disasterous results
28 editions published between 1990 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the massacre of the Huguenots by the Catholics on the night of St. Bartholomew's, August 24, 1572. Queen Marguerite de Valois seeks to unite in marriage the house of Nangis and the house of St. Bris to end the religious differences which have disturbed her reign. A misunderstanding brings disasterous results
Die Fledermaus by
Johann Strauss(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A recording of the opera by Johann Strauss
30 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A recording of the opera by Johann Strauss
Giselle by
Adolphe Adam(
Recording
)
75 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... the complete score of Giselle as Adam wrote it, without cuts, with all the required repeats, and in its original orchestration. Also included are the pas de deux for two peasants in Act one ... and two later insertions which have become an integral part of the score as it is given today ..."--Notes, p. 7
75 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... the complete score of Giselle as Adam wrote it, without cuts, with all the required repeats, and in its original orchestration. Also included are the pas de deux for two peasants in Act one ... and two later insertions which have become an integral part of the score as it is given today ..."--Notes, p. 7
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Related Identities
- Sutherland, Joan 1926-2010 Other Singer Arranger Performer Musician Vocalist Interviewee Author Editor Collector
- Pavarotti, Luciano Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Conductor Author Creator
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (Great Britain) Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Donizetti, Gaetano 1797-1848 Author Musician Composer
- Tourangeau, Huguette Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- Horne, Marilyn Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- Bellini, Vincenzo 1801-1835 Author Composer
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author Composer
- Ghiaurov, Nicolai 1929-2004 Other Singer Performer Author Musician
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Australia Australian Opera Ballades Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Bonynge, Richard Cantatas, Secular Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Conductors (Music) England Faust, France German language Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Great Britain Hoffmann, E. T. A.--(Ernst Theodor Amadeus), Hugo, Victor, Italy--Florence Live sound recordings Marguerite,--Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day (France : 1572) Musicals Music--Computer network resources Netherlands--Amsterdam New York (State)--New York Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Overtures Puritan Revolution (Great Britain : 1642-1660) Puritans Rhapsodies (Music) Scotland Scott, Walter, Semiramis,--Queen, consort of Shamshi-Adad V, King of Assyria, Singers Sopranos (Singers) Strauss, Johann, Suites Sutherland, Joan, Traviata (Verdi, Giuseppe) Trovatore (Verdi, Giuseppe) Violetta (Fictitious character : Piave) Waltzes Wars of the Huguenots (France : 1562-1598)
Alternative Names
Bonindž, Ričard
Boning, Ričard
Bonynge.
Bonynge, Richard, 1930-
Bonynge, Richard Alan 1930-
Richard Bonynge australischer Dirigent
Richard Bonynge Chef d'orchestre, pianiste et musicologue australien
Richard Bonynge direttore d'orchestra australiano
Richard Bonynge dirigent uit Australië
Ричард Бонинг
Ռիչարդ Բոնինգ
ריצ'רד בונינג
ريتشارد بونينج
リチャード・ボニング
李察·波寧
李察邦尼
理查德·波寧
Languages
Italian
(595)
French (278)
English (132)
German (49)
Spanish (14)
Latin (5)
Multiple languages (2)
Chinese (1)
Swedish (1)
French (278)
English (132)
German (49)
Spanish (14)
Latin (5)
Multiple languages (2)
Chinese (1)
Swedish (1)
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