Scandiuzzi, Roberto 1958-

Overview

Works:	187 works in 555 publications in 5 languages and 8,225 library holdings
Genres:	Operas Live sound recordings Drama Sacred music History Songs and music Opera adaptations Art music Songs Excerpts
Roles:	Performer, Singer, Vocalist, Other, Author, Actor
Classifications:	M1500.V47, 782.1

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Roberto Scandiuzzi

Jérusalem by Giuseppe Verdi( )

27 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Simon Boccanegra by Giuseppe Verdi( )

20 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The role of Simon Boccanegra is one of the capstones of Verdi's baritone repertoire. Sherrill Milnes gives a stunning portrayal of the 14th century Genoa doge, singing with both power and poetry, and reminding everyone why audiences acclaimed him the great American Verdi baritone of the day. Anna Tomowa-Sintow is Amelia, his long-lost daughter, in love with one of Boccanegra's most bitter political enemies. James Levine reveals his passion for Verdi's score, bringing out all the drama while reveling in its aching lyricism

Stabat Mater by Gioacchino Rossini( )

9 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in Latin and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The vocalists for this touching work are Rosa Feola, Gerhild Romberger, Dmitry Korchak and Mika Kares. Premiered in Paris in 1842, Stabat Mater became a sensational success, surprising listeners in particular with its tremendous musical diversity - from operatic and a cappella elements to bel canto style and contrapuntal writing

La Gioconda by Amilcare Ponchielli( )

15 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in Italian and German and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With Renata Tebaldi wringing every bit of drama out of the title role, there are plenty of opportunities for goose bumps here. Add to that Carlo Bergonzi's glowing portrayal of the Enzo, the man she loves and the impassioned Fiorenza Cossotto as the woman he loves, plus one jealous husband (Bonaldo Giaiotti), and an Inquisition spy (Cornell MacNeil) bent on revenge, and you have operatic extravagance at its wonderful best, all set in romantic, mysterious 17th century Venice

Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi( Visual )

15 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Carlos Alvarez takes the title role in the first of Verdi's Shakespearean operas, with Maria Guleghina as the manipulative wife whose desire to gain the Scottish throne drives her husband to murder and leaves both with blood on their hands."--Container

Aroldo by Giuseppe Verdi( )

10 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi( )

7 editions published in 1998 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor

Don Carlo by Giuseppe Verdi( )

12 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The young Leonie Rysanek triumphs in her second Met broadcast of the almost four dozen she would do during her astonishing career. Here she is Elizabeth of Valois, married to King Philip II of Spain (Jerome Hines), even though she loves his son, Don Carlo (Giulio Gari). Rysanek's heartbreaking performance fully connects with Elizabeth's passion and despair. Beloved baritone Robert Merrill is Don Carlo's friend, Roderigo, killed by the Inquisition. Blanche Thebom is Princess Eboli and future superstar Martina Arroyo is heard in her Met debut role as the Celestial Voice

Stabat Mater by Antonín Dvořák( )

13 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Stabat Mater für Soli, Chor und Orchester, op. 58 / Psalm 149 für Chor und Orchester, op. 79

I puritani by Vincenzo Bellini( )

7 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty

La grotta di Trofonio by Giovanni Paisiello( )

5 editions published in 2017 in Italian and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Ero e leandro by Giovanni Bottesini( )

5 editions published in 2012 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Live at the Concertgebouw by Nelly Miricioiu( )

3 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in Italian and held by 276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Le Braci = Embers by Marco Tutino( )

5 editions published in 2016 in Italian and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

La forza del destino by Giuseppe Verdi( )

3 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in Italian and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price's soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora's emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine's brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate

Ernani by Giuseppe Verdi( )

2 editions published in 2013 in Italian and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Legendary maestro Thomas Schippers conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and chorus in a December 1962 performance of Verdi's Ernani, which features a truly bravura performance by Carlo Bergonzi

Verdiana III by Giuseppe Verdi( )

1 edition published in 2021 in French and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Aïda : an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi( Visual )

12 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in Italian and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Set in ancient Egypt, this opera tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard for a slave girl, Aïda. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aïda who dies with him

Norma : tragedia lirica in due atti by Vincenzo Bellini( Visual )

6 editions published in 2006 in Italian and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Norma, a Druid priestess, has broken her vow of chastity with an enemy of her people, the Roman Proconsul Pollilone, who has now turned to another lover. Norma must choose between taking vengeance against her lover or atoning for her sins

Cristoforo Colombo by Alberto Franchetti( Recording )

13 editions published in 1992 in 4 languages and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Alberto Franchetti's festival opera, Cristoforo Colombo, was written for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. It's a powerful work, with echoes of late Verdi, much Ponchielli, and even Wagner. Not exactly verismo, but those who enjoy Leoncavallo and Giordano, will find much to please. Renato Bruson, the "Cristoforo Colombo" lead, carries the work, and his almost thirty minute monologue in the memorable Epilogue of the work is quite impressive. In short, a rarity that should be better known and enjoyed by opera lovers. Franchetti's operas Figlia di Iorio and Germania were made notable by Enrico Caruso during the first decade of the twentieth century; they should be revived, also. In the meantime, this recording is a very good introduction to much neglected composer and his oeuvre"