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Rossini - The Forgotten Romantic

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Armida
The first of four operas written for Naples between 1816 and 1820. In
Armida, Rossini makes a rare visit to the realms of magic and the supernatural.
Ambrosian Opera Chorus I Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Contributors

Unknown:
Solisti Veneti
Unknown:
Claudio Scimone
Armida:
Cecilia Gasdia(sop)
Goffredo/Carlo:
William Matteuzzi(tenor)
UbaldolGernando:
Bruce Ford(tenor)
Rinaldo:
Chris Merritt (tenor)
Eustazio:
Charles Workman(bar)
Idraote/Astarolle:
Ferruccio Furlanetto(bass)
Source: Radio Times

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