Luigi & Federico Ricci: Crispino E La Comare
) | Label: DYNAMIC Catalog: DYNCDS-7675 Format: CD COLAIANNI BONFADELLI BOSCOLO PAESANO OLIVIERI SPINA MONACO CONTE CASTORO INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF ITALY CHOR, DOMENICO COLAIANNIA rare and very interesting work composed exactly in the middle of the 19th century, Crispino e la comare is one of the last examples of Italian traditional opera buffa . Composed by Neapoltan brothers Luigi and Federico Ricci, the opera quickly gained popularity in Italy but also appreciated abroad, where it was performed, between 1854 and 1871, virtually becoming a planetary success. The protagonist’s role is one of the great bass roles of 19th-century opera buffa, requiring an interpreter equally versed in acting and singing (as is this production’s Domenico Colaianni). A production of Martina Franca Festival, Italy 2013  Price: $33.98 |