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Cristoforo Colombo

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Alberto Franchetti 's opera, written for the Columbus anniversary in 1892, sees the explorer as a heroic figure - courageous, inspired by noble ideals and respectful of the culture of the Amerindians, but finally betrayed by his jealous Spanish enemies.
Hungarian Radio Chorus Frankfurt Radio
Symphony Orchestra conductor Marcello Viotti Records

Contributors

Unknown:
Alberto Franchetti
Conductor:
Marcello Viotti
Cristoforo Colombo:
Renato Bruson(bar)
Don Roldano Ximenes:
Roberto Scandiuzzi(bass)
Isabella/Iguamota:
Rosella Ragatzu(sop)
Don Fernan Guevara:
Marco Berti(tenor)
Anacoana:
Gisella Pasino(mezzo)
Matheos:
Vicente Ombuena(bar)
Yanika:
Andrta Ulbrich(mezzo)
Bobadilh:
Enrico Turco(bass)
Diaz:
Pierre Lefebvre(tenor)
Marguerite:
Fabio Previati(bar)
Il Veahio:
Dalibor Jenis(bass)
Source: Radio Times

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