The Opera Lover's Philadelphia

1. Andrea Chénier, opera La mamma morta
Composed by Umberto Giordano
Performed by National Philharmonic Orchestra with Montserrat Caballe
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly

2. Adriana Lecouvreur, opera Ecco, respiro appena...Io son l'umile ancella
Composed by Francesco Cilea
Performed by Saint Cecilia Academy Orchestra with Renata Tabaldi
Conducted by Alberto Erede

3. La Wally, opera Ebben?...Ne andrò lontana
Composed by Alfredo Catalani
Performed by National Philharmonic Orchestra with Maria Chiara
Conducted by Kurt Adler

4. Tosca, opera Vissi d'arte
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Saint Cecilia Academy Orchestra with Birgit Nilsson
Conducted by Lorin Maazel

5. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), opera Un bel dì
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden with Regine Crespin
Conducted by Sir Edward Downes

6. Suor Angelica, opera Senza, mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Saint Cecilia Academy Orchestra with Virginia Zeani
Conducted by Franco Patane

7. La bohème, opera Donde lieta uscì
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with Mirella Freni
Conducted by Herbert von Karajan

8. La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Suicidio
Composed by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performed by Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra with Anita Cerquetti
Conducted by Gianandrea Gavazzeni

9. Cavalleria rusticana, opera in 1 act Voi lo sapete
Composed by Pietro Mascagni
Performed by Rome Philharmonic Orchestra with Elena Souliotis
Conducted by Silvio Varviso

10. Manon Lescaut, opera In quelle trine morbide
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Bologna Teatro Comunale Orchestra with Kiri Te Kanawa
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly

11. Manon Lescaut, opera Sola, perduta, abbandonata
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Sylvia Sass
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

12. Turandot, opera Signore, ascolta, Completed by Alfano
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Franco Alfano , Montserrat Caballe
Conducted by Zubin Mehta

13. Vesperae solennes de confessore for soloists, chorus, & orchestra, K. 339 Laudate Dominum
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Wren Orchestra with Felicity Palmer
Conducted by George Guest

14. Non più tutto zascoltai . . . Non temer, amato bene, recitative and aria for tenor & orchestra, K. 490
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Chamber Orchestra with Kiri Te Kanawa
Conducted by Gyorgy Fischer

15. Litaniae de venerabili altaris sacramento, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, K. 243 Dulcissimum convivium, Viaticum
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Wren Orchestra with David Hill , Margaret Marshall
Conducted by George Guest

16. Mass No. 15 for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major ("Coronation"), K. 317 Agnus Dei, Dona nobis pacem
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with Ileana Cotrubas , George Malcolm , John Shirley-Quirk , Robert Tear , Helen Watts
Conducted by Neville Marriner

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The Anna Russell Album
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Intelligent and musical fun.-

The Genius of Anna Russell

If you enjoy laughing..

Anna Russell strikes again!

Anna Russell is a SCREAM!

The Anna Russell Album

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Tracks:

Introduction To The Concert (By the Women's Club President)
How to Write Your Own Gilbert And Sullivan Opera
Coloratura Aria 'Canto Dolciamente Pipo'
British - Pure But Dull: 'I Love The Spring'
Russian Folk Song: 'Da, Nyet, Da, Nyet'
For Loud Singers With No Brains: 'Ah, Lover!'
For Singers With Tremendous Artistry But No Voice: 'Schlumph; Je N'ai Pas La Plume De Ma Tante'
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The Ring Of The Nibellungs (An Analysis)

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This set of Anna Russell's inspired satirical monologues should be labeled with a warning notice. Why? Because after listening to her whirlwind explication of Wagner's Ring Cycle, even the most confirmed Wagnerite will be unable to listen to the Ring for weeks to come. Just listening to Russell declare in an incredulous voice: "I'm not making this up, y'know" is enough to induce you to shed bucketloads of laughter-induced tears. Gilbert and Sullivan fans will find their heroes savaged in her concoction of a typical G&S product, complete with a soprano lead who "loves below her station." Other targets include "the nymphs and shepherds" style of quavery English singing, complete with "hey-nonny-nonny's," coloratura mad scenes, and much else, including Russian folk songs, like her "Da, nyet, da, nyet." This disc is packed with laughs, chuckles, smiles, and everything. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Intelligent and musical fun.-.......2007-01-13

Due to the recent passing away of the legenday Anna Russell I bought this record and certainly did not regret it.- Inspite of having been originally recorded in 1952 and 1953 the sound is very good.- Ms. Russell combines a great sense of humour with profound musical knowledge, a wonderful timing of her jokes, and the talent of a gifted and very musical singer.- She captures the essence of the German lied, the French mélodie, the efforts of a dramatic soprano to make herself heard over the huge Wagnerian orchestra, culminating in her famous, already classic, 22 minutes long analysis of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelungs.- I listened to this recording three times in a row and had great fun.- Only Victor Borge can be compared to her with respect to this rare combination of deep musicianship with a real gift for comedy.- If you don't know yet these numbers, don't hesitate - buy the record, you will not be sorry.-

The Genius of Anna Russell.......2006-03-15

If you love music, but are happy to see the funny side of even the great composers, then this album is for you. Anna Russell is a singer of note but a comedian of greatness. She finds the pivotal styles of composers and caricatures them to great effect. The explanations she gives of the basics of Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas and the way she dissects Wagners Ring Cycle bring tears to the eyes with laughter. I recommend this album to all music lovers with a twinkle in their eyes. Truly a great comic experience.

If you enjoy laughing.........2006-02-23

I love opera, but I also enjoy spoofs of opera. Anna Russell was a classic "spoofer" of operatic stories and conventions. Nobody does it better. My favorite on this album is her take-off on Wagner's "Ring."

This CD can probably also be enjoyed by those who have only a nodding acquaintance with opera, but may not be enjoyed by those who take opera with 100% seriousness.

Anna Russell strikes again!.......2005-10-14

I have heard all of these Anna Russell selections at one time or another, but having them all together in one place, and on a CD, is a real plus. She is absolutely riotously funny. I teach a course in "Introduction to opera" and use her segments on Gilbert and Sullivan and on the Ring Cycle in class, just to lighten things up a bit for the students.

Anna Russell is a SCREAM!.......2005-08-05

I've had the vinyl of this album for over 20 years; the CD purchase was to update my system. For anyone who loves classical vocal music, and in particular the Wagner Ring Cycle and Gilbert and Sullivan, this album is a MUST. You will split your sides laughing; Ms. Russell is so very accurate in her comedy. Also, truth to tell, her Ring synopsis gave me, a newcomer to Wagner (years ago) a solid understanding of the musical plot and story line.