Discography

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Opera Rara (2001)

William Matteuzzi is already justly celebrated as one of Italy’s leading bel canto tenors, noted for his Rossini roles. This collection of operatic rarities provides plenty of both Rossini (Le comte Ory, Il viaggio a Reims) and Donizetti (La Fille du Regiment, Il castello di Kenilworth) while taking Matteuzzi into fresh territory with three French arias - from Adam’s Le Postillon de Lonjumeau, Auber’s La Muette di Portici, and Offenbach’s Le pont des Soupirs. These three, plus other pieces from Pacini and Carafa, allow Matteuzzi ample scope to display the unique qualities of his voice; tender, almost venerable and naturally suited to the romantic heroic roles of 19th-century opera.

Track List

  1. Le Comte Ory, Act II: A la faveur de cette nuit obscure
  2. Il viaggio a Reims, Act I: Di che son reo? - Duet: D'alma celeste, oh Dio!
  3. La muette de Portici, S. 16: Act III: Que vois-je? Fenella!
  4. La muette de Portici, S. 16: Act IV: Fer tes yeux
  5. Gabriella di Vergy: Act I: Traditor! paventa: al campo
  6. Gabriella di Vergy: Act III: Quell'aspetto ? quegl accenti!
  7. La fille du regiment: La Fille du Regiment, Act II: Pour me rapprocher de Marie
  8. Alessandro nelle Indie: Che fai, fellon! ? Ciel! d'una misera
  9. Le postillon de Lonjumeau, Act I: Mes amis, ecoutez l'histoire
  10. Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: Scene: Perche t'affanni, e piangi?
  11. Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: Quartet: Freme! ondeggia irresoluto!
  12. Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth: Stretta: Che da te la sua sorte dipenda
  13. Le pont des soupirs: Ariette: Ah! qu'il etait doux mon beau reve!
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