What have you been listening to, lately?

**Schigolch** · February 24th, 2012, 09:12 AM

**Almaviva** · February 24th, 2012, 04:17 PM

Wow, is this a box set? How many CDs? Pricey?

**Schigolch** · February 24th, 2012, 04:33 PM

It's a collection of arias of Italian Opera by decade. I got three: 1800-1810, 1810-1820 an 1820-1830. It was a gift, so I was not really aware of the price, being Opera Rara I guess it will be expensive. But the material is good.

**Almaviva** · February 24th, 2012, 04:42 PM

Surprisingly, Amazon.com has it, for $72 (only one copy left) - and they also have another decade, for some $50. I won't be taking the plunge, though, too much for me right now; maybe at some point.

**Soave_Fanciulla** · February 24th, 2012, 05:42 PM

Watching the "approved" Lulu - yes, it is good, I love the set too. LePage, take note, how to use engineering to enhance the action and give the singers space.

And listening to the approved Ring - I see why everyone gets excited about this now, I've never been so aware of the leitmotifs, the orchestral colouring is brilliant.

Some Vivaldi (and Topi Lehtipuu) to while away the commutes:

**Anne of Green Gables** · February 24th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Nice pieces. Zefirelli's staging is impressive and apart from great singing there is much of solid acting, Stratas really looks like she would be about to faint, even when she comes to get her applause after all is finished and the scenes of initial male bunch having some amusement are quite fun.

I also liked how Carreras was shelled with flowers, you could see who really draw the audience the most to see this production.

**Aksel** · February 24th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Soave_Fanciulla

Some Vivaldi (and Topi Lehtipuu) to while away the commutes:

Topi Lehtipuu makes me all melty inside, especially his Vivaldi. He's perhaps my favourite singer on that recent Ercole, and that's no small feat with all the amazing singers on that disc.

**Dark_Angel** · February 25th, 2012, 04:24 PM

Early Verdi/Carreras in CD and DVD formats:

**Schigolch** · February 25th, 2012, 04:35 PM

**Schigolch** · February 26th, 2012, 09:52 PM

**StLukesGuildOhio** · February 27th, 2012, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by Aramis

Nice pieces. Zefirelli's staging is impressive and apart from great singing there is much of solid acting, Stratas really looks like she would be about to faint, even when she comes to get her applause after all is finished and the scenes of initial male bunch having some amusement are quite fun.

I also liked how Carreras was shelled with flowers, you could see who really draw the audience the most to see this production.

Ooh! Another Zeffirelli production with Theresa Stratas. I must get that one.