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    Puccini's La Fanciulla del West

    140'

    1983-07-28

    N/A

    Domingo and Neblett shine!

    Overview:

    La Fanciulla del West, Puccini's penultimate opera is based on a play by David Belasco set at the height of the notorious California gold rush. The composer took three years to complete the work, which, for him, marked a new stylish departure. With more modern harmonic combinations and local melodies, Puccini pieced together a far larger canvas than anything he had tackled before. In this recording, Piero Faggioni's highly detailed staging is matched by Ken Adam's superbly atmospheric sets. Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie "The Girl of the Gold West," Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez, and Silvano Carroli sings the sinister sheriff, Jack Rance. Conducted by Nello Santi.

    DirectingJohn VernonWritingDavid Belasco

    Cast

    1

    Dick Johnson

    Plácido Domingo

    1

    Minnie

    Carol Neblett

    1

    Jack Rance

    Silvano Carroli

    1

    Ashby

    Robert Lloyd

    1

    Sonora

    John Rawnsley

    1

    Jake Wallace

    Gwynne Howell

    1

    Trin

    John Dobson

    1

    Sid

    Norman Welsby

    1

    Nick

    Francis Egerton

    1

    Bello

    Tom McDonell

    1

    Harry

    Paul Crook

    1

    Joe

    Robin Leggate

    1

    Happy

    Ian Caddy

    1

    Billy Jackrabbit

    Paul Hudson

    1

    José Castro

    John Gibbs

    1

    Conductor

    Nello Santi

    1

    Orchestra of the Royal...

    Details:

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    • List of countries:
      1. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. Italian
    • List of companies:
      1. Kultur Video
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    • Popularity: 0.8915
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Puccini's La Fanciulla del West

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