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Gesualdo

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The world premiere production of a new opera by Russian composer
Alfred Schnittke , recorded last month at the Vienna
State Opera.
Carlo Gesualdo , Prince of Venosa, marries Maria d'Avalos, who has been married twice already.
When she is unfaithful to
Gesualdo he seeks solace in music, but his patience is eventually stretched to breaking point - and beyond.
Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Mstislav Rostropovich

Contributors

Unknown:
Alfred Schnittke
Unknown:
Carlo Gesualdo
Conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Donna Maria:
Graciela Araya (sop)
Donna Maddalena:
Adrianne Pieczonka (sop)
Gesualdo:
Peter Weber (bar)
Cardinal Alfonso:
Walter Fink (bass)
Don Giulio:
Gottfried Hornik (bar)
Don Garzia:
Heinz Zednik (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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