Bonynge, Richard
Overview
Works: | 3,387 works in 9,294 publications in 9 languages and 81,434 library holdings |
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Genres: | Operas Live sound recordings Drama Excerpts History Ballets (Music) Interviews Arrangements (Music) Criticism, interpretation, etc Songs and music |
Roles: | Conductor, Performer, Instrumentalist, Editor, Author, Arranger, Other, pf=, Commentator, Interviewee, Director, Restager , Narrator, Author of introduction, Adapter, Musician, Composer, cdr, per, wpr, Film editor, Creator |
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 )
- CHALET MONET : inside the home of dame joan sutherland and richard bonynge by RICHARD BONYNGE( Book )
- 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 )
- Richard Bonynge et Joan Sutherland : un couple ... à la scène comme à la ville by Paul-André Demierre( Book )
- Joan Sutherland : a life on the move by Brian Adams( Visual )
- Chorus and principals on stage please : the making of Lakmé( Visual )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Subscription Season), Oct 15, 1979 at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY; Richard Bonynge, conductor( )
- The undiscovered recordings by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Subscription Season), Oct 15, 1979 at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY; Richard Bonynge, conductor( )
- Bellini Norma : Sutherland - Pavarotti - Caballé - Ramey : orchestra and chorus of the Welsh National Opera - Bonynge( Visual )
- Interview with Richard Bonynge, opera and ballet conductor by Richard Bonynge( Recording )
- Richard Bonynge and Joan Sutherland at the piano( Visual )
- Recital : [concert program] : Joan Sutherland accompanied by Richard Bonynge, 1976, Adelaide Festival Theatre( Book )
- Portrait of Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- [Portrait of Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, Opera in the park] by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Richard Bonynge( Visual )
- Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti on with Richard Bonynge in concert at the Sydney Opera House, 1983 by Don McMurdo( Visual )
- Lucia di Lammermoor opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Bonynge
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
)
32 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 2,043 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
32 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 2,043 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
I puritani by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
101 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
101 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
La Sonnambula by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
93 editions published between 1961 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 1,376 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
93 editions published between 1961 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 1,376 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
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
88 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,234 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
88 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,234 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
Giselle by
Adolphe Adam(
)
89 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,166 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
89 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,166 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
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
69 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,039 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
69 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,039 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
)
80 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 1,029 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
80 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 1,029 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
Esclarmonde by
Jules Massenet(
)
78 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 990 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
78 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 990 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
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
40 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 977 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
40 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 977 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
Lakmé by
Léo Delibes(
Recording
)
79 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 968 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
79 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 968 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lakme Joan Sutherland, soprano Alain Vanzo, Gabriel Bacquier, baritone Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra and Chorus Richard Bonynge, conductor Llibretto included
Semiramide by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
94 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
94 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Semiramide: Melodramma tragico in due atti. Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
69 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 872 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
69 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 872 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
Les Huguenots by
Giacomo Meyerbeer(
Recording
)
51 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 830 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
51 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 830 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
Live from Lincoln Center by
Joan Sutherland(
)
27 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
59 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 724 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
59 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 724 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
)
15 editions published between 1966 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
René Pape's swaggering Mephistophélès is as seductive as it is demonic in this story of Faust (Roberto Alagna) who sells his soul to the devil to reclaim his youth. Wasting no time, Faust falls in love with Marguerite (Solie Isokoski) but things soon begin to go horribly wrong. Her brother (Dmitri Hvorostovvsky) is murdered, she goes insane, and Faust is dragged to hell. But the music is unforgettable
15 editions published between 1966 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
René Pape's swaggering Mephistophélès is as seductive as it is demonic in this story of Faust (Roberto Alagna) who sells his soul to the devil to reclaim his youth. Wasting no time, Faust falls in love with Marguerite (Solie Isokoski) but things soon begin to go horribly wrong. Her brother (Dmitri Hvorostovvsky) is murdered, she goes insane, and Faust is dragged to hell. But the music is unforgettable
Maria Stuarda by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
63 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The clash between two queens, with the throne of England at stake, is at the center of Donizetti's bel canto drama. Sondra Radvanovsky, in the second part of her historic traversal of all three of the composer's Tudor queen operas in one season, stars in the title role of the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots. Her opponent is Queen Elizabeth I, sung by Elza van den Heever, as the Protestant ruler who knows her position is not secure as long as Mary lives. Tenor Celso Albelo is George Talbot, the Earl of Leicester and favorite of the queen, who urges her to reconcile with Mary. But when Mary insults Elizabeth, her tragic fate is sealed. Kwangchul Youn as Talbot and Patrick Carfizzi as Cecil complete the principal cast, and Riccardo Frizza conducts
63 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The clash between two queens, with the throne of England at stake, is at the center of Donizetti's bel canto drama. Sondra Radvanovsky, in the second part of her historic traversal of all three of the composer's Tudor queen operas in one season, stars in the title role of the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots. Her opponent is Queen Elizabeth I, sung by Elza van den Heever, as the Protestant ruler who knows her position is not secure as long as Mary lives. Tenor Celso Albelo is George Talbot, the Earl of Leicester and favorite of the queen, who urges her to reconcile with Mary. But when Mary insults Elizabeth, her tragic fate is sealed. Kwangchul Youn as Talbot and Patrick Carfizzi as Cecil complete the principal cast, and Riccardo Frizza conducts
La favorita by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1978 and 1993 in 6 languages and held by 612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This spectacular cast makes any listener wonder why such a marvelous, colorful opera isn't much better known. Sensational Shirley Verrett is Leonora, the beautiful, mysterious lady who so completely captures the heart of the monk Fernando (Luciano Pavarotti at his finest) that he forsakes his calling to defeat the Moors in battle in order to win her hand. Alas, she is the mistress of the king (Sherrill Milnes), who is so besotted with her he is determined to defy the pope himself to make Leonora his queen. It's a tragic opera, so no one wins--except the audience
55 editions published between 1978 and 1993 in 6 languages and held by 612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This spectacular cast makes any listener wonder why such a marvelous, colorful opera isn't much better known. Sensational Shirley Verrett is Leonora, the beautiful, mysterious lady who so completely captures the heart of the monk Fernando (Luciano Pavarotti at his finest) that he forsakes his calling to defeat the Moors in battle in order to win her hand. Alas, she is the mistress of the king (Sherrill Milnes), who is so besotted with her he is determined to defy the pope himself to make Leonora his queen. It's a tragic opera, so no one wins--except the audience
Coppélia by
Léo Delibes(
Recording
)
70 editions published between 1970 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coppelia. L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Richard Bonynge, conductor. Storyline and notes included
70 editions published between 1970 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coppelia. L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Richard Bonynge, conductor. Storyline and notes included
Les deux pigeons by
André Messager(
)
17 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les Deux pigeons: Ballet en deux actes d'Henri de Régnier et de Louis Mérante
17 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les Deux pigeons: Ballet en deux actes d'Henri de Régnier et de Louis Mérante
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- Sutherland, Joan 1926-2010 Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Interviewee Conductor Author Editor
- Pavarotti, Luciano Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Conductor Author Creator
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (Great Britain) Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Horne, Marilyn Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- Tourangeau, Huguette Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- English Chamber Orchestra Other Performer Musician Conductor Instrumentalist
- Bellini, Vincenzo 1801-1835 Other Musician Author Contributor Creator Composer
- Donizetti, Gaetano 1797-1848 Other Musician Author Contributor Creator Composer
- New Philharmonia Orchestra Other Performer Musician Instrumentalist Composer
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Boning, Ričard
Bonynge.
Bonynge, Richard, 1930-
Bonynge Richard Alan
Bonynge, Richard Alan 1930-
Richard Bonynge
Richard Bonynge australischer Dirigent
Richard Bonynge chef d'orchestre, pianiste et musicologue australien
Richard Bonynge director de orquesta australiano
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