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Essential Renata Scotto
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Bellini: La Straniera / Scotto, Signor, TrimarchiBellini: La Straniera / Scotto, Signor, Trimarchi by Vincenzo Bellini
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Scotto is largely responsible for the modern revival of lesser known Bellini & Donizetti operas. Bel canto fans will love it.
Cilea: Adriana LecouovreurCilea: Adriana Lecouovreur
A fine bel canto interpreter at the beginning of her career, she turned to a great singing actress.
Donizetti: L'elisir d'AmoreDonizetti: L'elisir d'Amore
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The best L'ELISIR ever, to my mind superior even to the Sutherland/Pavarotti rendition in studio.
Donizetti: Lucia Di LammermoorDonizetti: Lucia Di Lammermoor
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A happy cross between the dramatic Callas reading and the technical perfection of Sutherland, along with Scotto's beautiful legato line.
Mascagni: Cavalleria RusticanaMascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana
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Absolutely the first choice in the flood of studio and live Cavallerias.
Ponchielli: La Gioconda / Bartoletti, Scotto, Pavarotti, et alPonchielli: La Gioconda / Bartoletti, Scotto, Pavarotti, et al by Bruno Bartoletti
Scotto and Pavarotti in their last fully staged operatic production. Thrilling!
Puccini - Edgar / Scotto, Bergonzi, Killbrew, Sardinero, OONY, NYCO Children's Chorus, Eve QuelerPuccini - Edgar / Scotto, Bergonzi, Killbrew, Sardinero, OONY, NYCO Children's Chorus, Eve Queler by Giacomo Puccini
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One of Puccini rarities, with Scotto and again Bergonzi.
Puccini - Madama Butterfly / Scotto, Bergonzi, Panerai, Di Stasio, Opera di Roma, BarbirolliPuccini - Madama Butterfly / Scotto, Bergonzi, Panerai, Di Stasio, Opera di Roma, Barbirolli by Giuseppe Morresi
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Scotto REALLY understands what Butterfly is about and what we have is a real musical drama. A must!
Opera for Pleasure: Puccini's Tosca [Highlights]Opera for Pleasure: Puccini's Tosca [Highlights]
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Tosca seems to be an ideal vehicle for a voice that went through a lot of heavier singing in the seventies.
Puccini: TurandotPuccini: Turandot
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Scotto set against the great Nilsson, together with Corelli, all at their very finest.
Verdi: I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata / Gavazzeni, Pavarotti, Scotto, et alVerdi: I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata / Gavazzeni, Pavarotti, Scotto, et al by Gianandrea Gavazzeni
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Try this early Verdi opera: Scotto at her most ravishing, joined by the young Pavarotti and Raimondi.
Verdi: Nabucco / Manuguerra, Luchetti, Ghiaurov, Scotto, Obraztsova; MutiVerdi: Nabucco / Manuguerra, Luchetti, Ghiaurov, Scotto, Obraztsova; Muti by Giuseppe Verdi
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Some really dramatic singing with Scotto coping splendidly well with the colour and range of this dangerous role.
Verdi - Otello / Plácido Domingo, Scotto, Milnes, LevineVerdi - Otello / Plácido Domingo, Scotto, Milnes, Levine by Renata Scotto
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A classic and my favorite trio of protagonists for this masterpiece.
RigolettoRigoletto
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Gilda was one of her most famous roles early on.
Verdi: I Vespri SicilianiVerdi: I Vespri Siciliani
One of the best live performances, applauded by Callas, who wasn't given to bestowing compliments!