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Lucrezia Borgia

Gaetano Donizetti, Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge, George Ogilvie

Label: Opera Australia
Catalog number: OPOZ56006CD
Released: 2011
Country: Australia
Format: Remastered
Barcode: 5060266600050

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This recording captures a performance of an opera centered on the complex legacy of a prominent historical figure. Through the collaboration of its renowned lead soprano and conductor, it offers a distinct interpretation of this dramatic source material for the listener.

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This 2011 release captures the Opera Australia production of Gaetano Donizetti’s 1833 bel canto masterpiece, Lucrezia Borgia. Filmed at the Sydney Opera House, the production was directed by George Ogilvie and features the legendary Joan Sutherland in the title role, with Richard Bonynge conducting. The performance is widely noted for preserving a high-caliber interpretation of Donizetti’s complex, emotionally charged score, grounding the dramatic narrative of the infamous Italian noblewoman within the grand visual tradition of the Sydney stage.

The production design reflects the aesthetic expectations of traditional grand opera, emphasizing rich period costumes and atmospheric set pieces to mirror the political intrigue of Renaissance Italy. Critics and historians often highlight this recording as a significant archival contribution, documenting Sutherland’s enduring influence on the bel canto repertoire. The collaboration between the performers and Opera Australia sought to bridge the gap between live operatic spectacle and the intimacy of recorded media, receiving praise for its clarity and the nuanced vocal execution of the ensemble.

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