Alexander, John 1923-1990
Overview
| Works: | 100 works in 288 publications in 5 languages and 2,828 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Operas Symphonies Live sound recordings Musical settings Drama Excerpts History Overtures Opera adaptations Art music |
| Roles: | Performer, Singer, Commentator, Conductor, Author, Other, Interviewee, Vocalist |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
John Alexander
- La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi( Book )
- Faust : opera in five acts by Charles Gounod( Book )
- Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti( Book )
Most widely held works by
John Alexander
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
82 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in 7 languages and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this complete studio recording of a newly prepared critical edition -- the first on period instruments -- Giovanni Antonini and Cecilia Bartoli reveal Norma's authentic pre-Romantic roots and return to Bellini's original conception. The role of Norma was written for Giuditta Pasta, who sang what today's listeners would consider to be mezzo-soprano roles, while Adalgisa was conceived for a light silvery soprano. With Cecilia Bartoli and Sumi Jo heard here for the first time on record together, this iconic opera has been restored as Bellini originally intended."--Container
82 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in 7 languages and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this complete studio recording of a newly prepared critical edition -- the first on period instruments -- Giovanni Antonini and Cecilia Bartoli reveal Norma's authentic pre-Romantic roots and return to Bellini's original conception. The role of Norma was written for Giuditta Pasta, who sang what today's listeners would consider to be mezzo-soprano roles, while Adalgisa was conceived for a light silvery soprano. With Cecilia Bartoli and Sumi Jo heard here for the first time on record together, this iconic opera has been restored as Bellini originally intended."--Container
Die Feen by
Richard Wagner(
)
25 editions published between 1983 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1983 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1965 and 2002 in Italian and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Montserrat Caballé takes on the title heroine of Bellini's bel canto drama, delivering an extraordinary performance in one of the most demanding roles in the soprano repertoire. A Druid priestess who has broken her vows for the sake of love, Norma finds herself in a love triangle with her confidante Adalgisa (a dramatically stirring Shirley Verrett) and Pollione, pro-consul of the Roman invaders (John Alexander). Raymond Michalski is Oroveso and Gianfranco Masini conducts this masterful score
11 editions published between 1965 and 2002 in Italian and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Montserrat Caballé takes on the title heroine of Bellini's bel canto drama, delivering an extraordinary performance in one of the most demanding roles in the soprano repertoire. A Druid priestess who has broken her vows for the sake of love, Norma finds herself in a love triangle with her confidante Adalgisa (a dramatically stirring Shirley Verrett) and Pollione, pro-consul of the Roman invaders (John Alexander). Raymond Michalski is Oroveso and Gianfranco Masini conducts this masterful score
Anna Bolena by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her gripping portrayal of Anne Boleyn, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky launched her season-long quest to sing all three of Donizetti's Tudor queen operas. She conquers the extraordinary musical and dramatic demands the composer makes, starring opposite an equally impressive Ildar Abdrazakov as Henry VIII, Anne's king and husband, whose need for a son leaves him prey to lies spread about Anne by her enemies--with tragic consequences. Stephen Costello is Lord Richard Percy, Anne's former lover, Milijana Nikolic sings Jane Seymour, Anne's lady-in-waiting who has caught the king's eye. Tamara Mumford is Mark Smeaton, the queen's page who is also in love with her. Marco Armiliato conducts
27 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her gripping portrayal of Anne Boleyn, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky launched her season-long quest to sing all three of Donizetti's Tudor queen operas. She conquers the extraordinary musical and dramatic demands the composer makes, starring opposite an equally impressive Ildar Abdrazakov as Henry VIII, Anne's king and husband, whose need for a son leaves him prey to lies spread about Anne by her enemies--with tragic consequences. Stephen Costello is Lord Richard Percy, Anne's former lover, Milijana Nikolic sings Jane Seymour, Anne's lady-in-waiting who has caught the king's eye. Tamara Mumford is Mark Smeaton, the queen's page who is also in love with her. Marco Armiliato conducts
Idomeneo by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1985 and 2006 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mozart's earliest operatic masterpiece 'Idemeneo' presented by the Metropolitan Opera
14 editions published between 1985 and 2006 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mozart's earliest operatic masterpiece 'Idemeneo' presented by the Metropolitan Opera
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral" by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1967 and 1973 in German and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter Oundjian and Eric Friesen team up to explore some of the world's greatest symphonies. Features interviews, conversation, in studio demonstrations and recordings
2 editions published between 1967 and 1973 in German and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter Oundjian and Eric Friesen team up to explore some of the world's greatest symphonies. Features interviews, conversation, in studio demonstrations and recordings
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 : Choral by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1967 and 1988 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Recorded July 29, 1951 in the Festspielhaus, Bayreuth
2 editions published between 1967 and 1988 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Recorded July 29, 1951 in the Festspielhaus, Bayreuth
Beethoven's greatest hits by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1984 in German and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of some of Ludwig van Beethoven's greatest hits
1 edition published in 1984 in German and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of some of Ludwig van Beethoven's greatest hits
Madama Butterfly by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
1 edition published in 1966 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Renata Scotto was particularly acclaimed for her searing portrayal of Cio-Cio-San, the teenaged geisha known as Madama Butterfly in Puccini's "Japanese tragedy." This broadcast, recorded less than three months after her Met debut in the same role, captures all the emotional intensity of her performance, from youthful exuberance to defiance to eventual defeat. The cast also includes John Alexander as U.S. Navy Lieutenant Pinkerton, Joann Grillo as Suzuki, Butterfly's faithful maid, and John Robert Dunlap as Sharpless, the American consul who is helpless to prevent the tragedy
1 edition published in 1966 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Renata Scotto was particularly acclaimed for her searing portrayal of Cio-Cio-San, the teenaged geisha known as Madama Butterfly in Puccini's "Japanese tragedy." This broadcast, recorded less than three months after her Met debut in the same role, captures all the emotional intensity of her performance, from youthful exuberance to defiance to eventual defeat. The cast also includes John Alexander as U.S. Navy Lieutenant Pinkerton, Joann Grillo as Suzuki, Butterfly's faithful maid, and John Robert Dunlap as Sharpless, the American consul who is helpless to prevent the tragedy
Manon Lescaut by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
1 edition published in 1968 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legendary Renata Tebaldi had a special affinity for Puccini. It wasn't only that her rich, mahogany sound delivered his soaring vocal lines so beautifully, that her voice would rise triumphantly over the most dramatic orchestral climaxes, or soar in the most haunting pianissimo. It was also that she gave every word its own special timbre, making you feel every bit of her character's emotion. In this broadcast, she calls on each of these vocal resources to portray Manon Lescaut, a passionate young girl overwhelmed by her conflicting desires
1 edition published in 1968 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legendary Renata Tebaldi had a special affinity for Puccini. It wasn't only that her rich, mahogany sound delivered his soaring vocal lines so beautifully, that her voice would rise triumphantly over the most dramatic orchestral climaxes, or soar in the most haunting pianissimo. It was also that she gave every word its own special timbre, making you feel every bit of her character's emotion. In this broadcast, she calls on each of these vocal resources to portray Manon Lescaut, a passionate young girl overwhelmed by her conflicting desires
La Sonnambula by
Vincenzo Bellini(
)
1 edition published in 1968 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
1 edition published in 1968 in Italian and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Joan Sutherland is Amina, the innocent orphan who sleepwalks her way into scandal. She brings her legendary coloratura skills and sumptuous high notes to Bellini's bel canto showcase, capping the performance with a sensational final scene in which Amina is reunited with her fiancé Elvino, sung by John Alexander. Bonaldo Giaiotti is the mysterious Count Rodolfo and Colette Boky sings Lisa, the jealous innkeeper who wants Elvino for herself. Richard Bonynge conducts
Die Entführung aus dem Serail by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
2 editions published in 1980 in German and Italian and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mozart's delightful early comic opera is especially scintillating under the deft direction of Met Music Director James Levine. Christiane Eda-Pierre is Constanze, the Spanish lady being held against her will in the harem of Pasha Selim (Werner Klemperer). Also captured with her is her pert English maid Blonde (Kathleen Battle). Ara Berberian is Osmin, the fearsome, vengeful overseer of the harem. It's up to Constanze's beloved Belmonte (John Alexander) and his servant Pedrillo (James Atherton) to outwit Osmin and rescue their true loves
2 editions published in 1980 in German and Italian and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mozart's delightful early comic opera is especially scintillating under the deft direction of Met Music Director James Levine. Christiane Eda-Pierre is Constanze, the Spanish lady being held against her will in the harem of Pasha Selim (Werner Klemperer). Also captured with her is her pert English maid Blonde (Kathleen Battle). Ara Berberian is Osmin, the fearsome, vengeful overseer of the harem. It's up to Constanze's beloved Belmonte (John Alexander) and his servant Pedrillo (James Atherton) to outwit Osmin and rescue their true loves
The tales of Hoffmann by
Jacques Offenbach(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1951 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantasy opera in 4 acts
1 edition published in 1951 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantasy opera in 4 acts
The nine symphonies by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1966 in German and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1966 in German and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 : "Choral" ; Choral fantasy for piano, chorus and orchestra, op. 80 ; "Ah perfido," op.
65 ; Cantata on the death of Emperor Joseph II, WoO. 87 ; Calm sea and prosperous voyage, op. 112 by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1997 in German and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1997 in German and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Manon by
Jules Massenet(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1997 in French and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who can resist the charms of Manon or remain unmoved by her fate? Ruth Ann Swenson takes on Massenet's title heroine, the equally beautiful and high-spirited young girl who turns her back on life in a convent when she meets the handsome des Grieux (Giuseppe Sabbatini)--only to be seduced by the promise of a luxurious existence as the mistress of the rich old Brétigny (Kim Josephson). When she learns that des Grieux, desperate she has left him, is about to take holy orders, she changes her mind--but it is too late, and their love story ends in tragedy
3 editions published in 1997 in French and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who can resist the charms of Manon or remain unmoved by her fate? Ruth Ann Swenson takes on Massenet's title heroine, the equally beautiful and high-spirited young girl who turns her back on life in a convent when she meets the handsome des Grieux (Giuseppe Sabbatini)--only to be seduced by the promise of a luxurious existence as the mistress of the rich old Brétigny (Kim Josephson). When she learns that des Grieux, desperate she has left him, is about to take holy orders, she changes her mind--but it is too late, and their love story ends in tragedy
9 symphonies by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1966 in German and English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphonies, . n 1,. op. 21,. do majeur. Beethoven, Ludwig van
2 editions published in 1966 in German and English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphonies, . n 1,. op. 21,. do majeur. Beethoven, Ludwig van
Anna Bolena : highlights by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1972 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1972 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Idomeneo : drama for music in three acts by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1982 and 2000 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Considered Mozart's earliest operatic masterpiece, Idomeneo is a rich bounty of Mozart's music, applied to a powerful classical plot. During a storm at sea, Idomeneo, King of Crete, vows to the god Neptune that, if he survives, he will sacrifice the first human he meets on shore. The victim turns out to be his own son, Idamante. Mozart revelled in the intense human emotions of the story, creating finely drawn musical portraits of each character
7 editions published between 1982 and 2000 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Considered Mozart's earliest operatic masterpiece, Idomeneo is a rich bounty of Mozart's music, applied to a powerful classical plot. During a storm at sea, Idomeneo, King of Crete, vows to the god Neptune that, if he survives, he will sacrifice the first human he meets on shore. The victim turns out to be his own son, Idamante. Mozart revelled in the intense human emotions of the story, creating finely drawn musical portraits of each character
The royal family of opera sings ensembles(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1972 in Italian and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1972 in Italian and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Horne, Marilyn Singer Commentator Performer Vocalist
- Bellini, Vincenzo 1801-1835 Creator Author Musician Composer
- Sutherland, Joan 1926-2010 Singer Commentator Performer Vocalist
- Bonynge, Richard Conductor Performer
- London Symphony Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Cross, Richard 1935- Singer Performer Vocalist
- Romani, Felice 1788-1865 Other Librettist
- Sawallisch, Wolfgang 1923-2013 Conductor
- Hermann, Roland Other Singer Performer
- Lövaas, Kari Other Singer Performer
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Anne Boleyn,--Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, Bouchor, Maurice, Callas, Maria, Cantatas, Sacred Cantatas, Secular Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with piano Concertos (Piano) Concertos (Violin) England--London Faust, France Great Britain Hoffmann, E. T. A.--(Ernst Theodor Amadeus), Idomeneus (Greek mythology) Incidental music--Excerpts Instrumental music Joseph--II,--Holy Roman Emperor, Lescaut, Manon, Live sound recordings Madama Butterfly (Puccini, Giacomo) Manon Lescaut (Prévost, abbé) Motets Motion picture music Music--Computer network resources National songs--Instrumental settings Netherlands--Amsterdam New York (State)--New York Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Operas--Vocal scores with piano Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Overtures Schiller, Friedrich, Sonatas (Piano) Sonatas (Piano)--Excerpts Songs (High voice) with orchestra String orchestra music, Arranged Suites (String orchestra) Symphonies Symphonies (Beethoven, Ludwig van) Symphonies--Excerpts Traviata (Verdi, Giuseppe) Variations (Orchestra)
Alternative Names
Alexander, John, 1923-
Alexander, John R. 1923-1990
John Alexander
John Alexander Amerikaans tenor
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John Alexander artiste lyrique
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جان الکساندر خواننده آمریکایی
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