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Bruce Ford|Rossini: Zelmira

Rossini: Zelmira

Bruce Ford, Mirco Palazzi, Maurizio Benini, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

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Recorded live at the 2003 Edinburgh International Festival, this concert performance of Rossini's Zelmira is a triumph. It has all the spontaneity and verve of a live recording, and almost none of the drawbacks: audience noise is limited to applause, and the sound engineering is first-rate. Most importantly, the performance itself is excellent, vaulting it to the top of the list for this neglected work.
The cast is headlined by Elizabeth Futral and bel canto specialist Bruce Ford, both of whom deliver top-notch performances. Ford's career-long immersion in Rossini is audible whenever he sings; he knows exactly how to extract the best from every phrase. And Futral has exactly the blend of qualities required for the title role -- solid range top to bottom, and the ability to mix dramatic exclamation with intricate ornamentation and wide leaps. When her only solo aria finally arrives in the second act finale, it proves to be well worth the wait. As Zelmira's confidante, Emma, Manuela Custer takes Rossini's characteristically difficult writing for the mezzo soprano voice in stride. In the role of Zelmira's husband, Ilo, Antonino Siragusa occasionally sounds taxed by the uncompromising high range of the role, particularly in his opening aria, "Cara! Deh attendimi!" But overall he deals admirably with the part and keeps pace with his colleagues. Mirco Palazzi's rich bass voice and aggressive delivery are well-matched to the role of Leucippo, a follower of Ford's Antenore; and Marco Vinco sings with unusual fluidity and agility in the role of the usurped king, Polidoro. Conductor Maurizio Benini finds just the right tempo throughout the performance, allowing Rossini's often busy textures to unfold with grace, humor, and weight when required. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra delivers a sharp orchestral texture that is perfectly balanced with the singers.

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1
Zelmira, Act 1: "Introduction - oh sciagura!" (Some of the Soldiers, Others, the First Group, All)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:41

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Bruce Ford, Tenor Vocals - Colin Lee, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

2
Zelmira, Act 1: "Ciel! Che avvenne?" (Leucippo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:12

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

3
Zelmira, Act 1: "Che vidi! Amici! Oh eccesso!" (Antenore)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:27

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

4
Zelmira, Act 1: "In te il suo vindice" (Leucippo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:00:46

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

5
Zelmira, Act 1: "Sorte! Secondami!" (Antenore, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:12

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

6
Zelmira, Act 1: "Della renda real la doppia soglia" (Leucippo, Antenore)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:34

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

7
Zelmira, Act 1: "Non fuggirmi ..." (Zelmira, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:02:42

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

8
Zelmira, Act 1: "Ah! Gia trascorse il di ..." (Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:37

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

9
Zelmira, Act 1: "Ma m'illude il desio?" (Polidoro, Zelmira, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:00:53

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

10
Zelmira, Act 1: "Soave conforto" (Polidoro, Zelmira, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:50

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

11
Zelmira, Act 1: "Se trova in te scampo" (Zelmira, Emma, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:30

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

12
Zelmira, Act 1: "Cessa il clamor" (Zelmira, Emma, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:26

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

13
Zelmira, Act 1: "S'intessano agli allori" (Chorus of Warriors)
Maurizio Benini
00:02:42

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

14
Zelmira, Act 1: "Terra amica, ove respira" (Ilo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:46

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

15
Zelmira, Act 1: "Cara! Deh attendimi!" (Ilo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:44

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

16
Zelmira, Act 1: "Godi, o signor che piu a bramar ti resta?" (Eacide, Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:05

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Ashley Catling, Tenor Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

17
Zelmira, Act 1: "A che quei tronchi accenti?" (Ilo, Zelmira)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:20

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

18
Zelmira, Act 1: "Ah! Se caro a te son io" (Ilo, Zelmira)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:41

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

19
Zelmira, Act 1: "Dimmi ... al tuo padre e noto" (Ilo, Zelmira)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:57

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

20
Zelmira, Act 1: "Che mai pensar? Che dir ?" (Ilo, Zelmira, Emma, Maidens)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:10

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

DISQUE 2

1
Zelmira, Act 1: "T'intendo, istabil diva" (Antenore, Leucippo, Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:27

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

2
Zelmira, Act 1: "Mentre qual fiera ingorda" (Antenore, Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:31

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

3
Zelmira, Act 1: "Di luce sfavillnate" (Priests, Ilo, Antenore, Leucippo)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:17

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

4
Zelmira, Act 1: "Ah! Dopo tanti palpiti" (Antenore, Leucippo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:07

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

5
Zelmira, Act 1: "Emma fedel, dal tuo bel core io chieggo" (Zelmira, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:13

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

6
Zelmira, Act 1: "Perche mi guardi e piangi" (Zelmira, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:05:58

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

7
Zelmira, Act 1: "Si fausto momento" (Maidens, Warriors, All the Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:17

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Bruce Ford, Tenor Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

8
Zelmira, Act 1: "Si figli miei" (Antenore, High Priest, Leucippo, All the Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:42

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Bruce Ford, Tenor Vocals - Mathias Hausmann, Baritone Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

9
Zelmira, Act 1: "Il figlio mio" (Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:47

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

10
Zelmira, Act 1: "Eccolo! Ansante" (Leucippo, Zelmira, Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:18

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

11
Zelmira, Act 1: "La sorpresa ... lo stupore" (All, Zelmira)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:53

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Bruce Ford, Tenor Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

12
Zelmira, Act 1: "Alla strage ognor ti guida" (Antenore, Zelmira, Chorus, Ilo, Leucippo)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:01

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

13
Zelmira, Act 1: "Fiume che glie argini" (Zelmira, Emma, Ilo, Antenore, Leucippo, Chorus)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:42

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

DISQUE 3

1
Zelmira, Act 2: "Gran cose, o re' leucippo, antenore" (Leucippo, Antenore)
Maurizio Benini
00:02:24

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

2
Zelmira, Act 2: "Pian piano inoltrisi" (Handmaidens)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:33

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Graeme Broadbent, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

3
Zelmira, Act 2: "Eccolo. A voi lo affido" (Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:01:30

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

4
Zelmira, Act 2: "Ciel pietoso, ciel clemente" (Emma, Handmaidens)
Maurizio Benini
00:06:37

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Graeme Broadbent, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

5
Zelmira, Act 2: "Ah, se e ver, di quel ch'io sento" (Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:24

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

6
Zelmira, Act 2: "A che difendi una sleale, un'empia" (Ilo, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:06:12

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

7
Zelmira, Act 2: "In estasi di gioia" (Ilo, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:35

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

8
Zelmira, Act 2: "Vieni le navi frigie" (Ilo, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:08

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

9
Zelmira, Act 2: "Chi sciolse i lacci miei?" (Zelmira, Emma, Antenore, Leucippo)
Maurizio Benini
00:06:06

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

10
Zelmira, Act 2: "Ne' lacci miei cadesti" (Anterone, Polidoro, Zelmira, Leucippo, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:04

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

11
Zelmira, Act 2: "Ah! M'illuse un sol momento!" (Zelmira, Polidoro, Anterone, Leucippo, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:05:39

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

12
Zelmira, Act 2: "Di azor le ceneri" (Warriors, Antenore, Emma, Polidoro, Maidens, Leucippo)
Maurizio Benini
00:02:31

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Bruce Ford, Tenor Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

13
Zelmira, Act 2: "De' nostri torti il vindice" (Zelmira, Polidoro, Antenore, Leucippo, Emma, Maidens, Warriors)
Maurizio Benini
00:03:40

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

14
Zelmira, Act 2: "Periglioso e l'indugio; ilo potria" (Leucippo, Antenore, Emma)
Maurizio Benini
00:02:02

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Nelly Miricioiu, Soprano Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

15
Zelmira, Act 2: "Oh padre! Il duo, l'affanno" (Zelmira, Polidoro, Antenore, Chorus, Leucippo, Ilo)
Maurizio Benini
00:07:21

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals - Antonino Siragusa, Tenor Vocals - Carmen Giannattasio, Soprano Vocals - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals - Mirco Palazzi, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

16
Zelmira, Act 2: "Riedi al soglio; irata stella" (Zelmira)
Maurizio Benini
00:04:14

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

17
Zelmira, Act 2: "Fra piu grato un si bel dono" (Chorus of Warriors and Maidens, Polidoro)
Maurizio Benini
00:00:50

Gioachino Rossini, Composer - Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Maurizio Benini, Conductor, MainArtist - Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Marco Vinco, Bass Vocals

© 2003 Opera Rara ℗ 2003 Opera Rara

Chronique

Recorded live at the 2003 Edinburgh International Festival, this concert performance of Rossini's Zelmira is a triumph. It has all the spontaneity and verve of a live recording, and almost none of the drawbacks: audience noise is limited to applause, and the sound engineering is first-rate. Most importantly, the performance itself is excellent, vaulting it to the top of the list for this neglected work.
The cast is headlined by Elizabeth Futral and bel canto specialist Bruce Ford, both of whom deliver top-notch performances. Ford's career-long immersion in Rossini is audible whenever he sings; he knows exactly how to extract the best from every phrase. And Futral has exactly the blend of qualities required for the title role -- solid range top to bottom, and the ability to mix dramatic exclamation with intricate ornamentation and wide leaps. When her only solo aria finally arrives in the second act finale, it proves to be well worth the wait. As Zelmira's confidante, Emma, Manuela Custer takes Rossini's characteristically difficult writing for the mezzo soprano voice in stride. In the role of Zelmira's husband, Ilo, Antonino Siragusa occasionally sounds taxed by the uncompromising high range of the role, particularly in his opening aria, "Cara! Deh attendimi!" But overall he deals admirably with the part and keeps pace with his colleagues. Mirco Palazzi's rich bass voice and aggressive delivery are well-matched to the role of Leucippo, a follower of Ford's Antenore; and Marco Vinco sings with unusual fluidity and agility in the role of the usurped king, Polidoro. Conductor Maurizio Benini finds just the right tempo throughout the performance, allowing Rossini's often busy textures to unfold with grace, humor, and weight when required. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra delivers a sharp orchestral texture that is perfectly balanced with the singers.

© TiVo

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