I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Vincenzo Bellini; Vesselina Kasarova, Eva Mei, Ramón Vargas, Umberto Chiummo, Simone Alberghini, Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Roberto Abbado
- Label
- RCA Red Seal
- Released
- 2011
- Country
- DE
- Format
- CD
- Barcode
- 886978565228
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This 2011 release features a concert performance of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, recorded under the direction of Roberto Abbado with the Munich Radio Orchestra. The opera, which premiered in Venice in 1830, offers a unique take on the Romeo and Juliet story, famously utilizing a female voice for the role of Romeo. This recording was curated to highlight the vocal precision and emotional depth of its lead soloists, Vesselina Kasarova and Eva Mei, capturing the nuanced interplay between Bellini’s lyrical melodies and the tragic intensity of the libretto.
The production sought to emphasize the crisp, transparent orchestration for which Abbado is known, contrasting with some of the more heavy-handed interpretations of the period. By utilizing the Bayerischer Rundfunk forces, the recording achieves a refined sound profile that prioritizes the clarity of Bellini’s original vocal lines. Upon its release, critics noted the technical proficiency of the principals and the stylistic integrity of the conducting, marking it as a reliable contemporary reference for those exploring the specific demands of the 19th-century Italian operatic tradition.
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