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STRAUSS, R.: Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Le) / Ariadne auf Naxos [Opera] (Sung in English) (Armstrong)

Composer(s):Strauss, Richard
Artist(s)
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category Opera • Orchestral
Catalogue CHAN3168-69
Label Chandos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
CD
USD 29.99
 

 
MP3
USD 19.98
 

 

   



Strauss Ariadne on Naxos
Review By EW90580,October 2010

Overall, I really enjoyed listening to this recording. The 35-minute suite from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" was played beautifully by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, including the 3 soloists.

"Ariadne auf Naxos" sounded fine to me in English rather than in German. All of the singers acquitted themselves nobly. I particularly liked having the English libretto in front of me while I was listening to the opera and found that this convenience, plus the program notes, were very helpful.

On the other hand, I have to admit that I prefer to see an opera, rather than to hear it from CDs. In fact, I recently purchased a new DVD of this opera with Deborah Voight and Natalie Dessay. I have also enjoyed my old VHS tape recording with Jessie Norman and Kathleen Battle. As more....






 

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