JULES MASSENET
Opera Explained: MASSENET - Werther Narrated by David Timson [ Naxos Educational Opera Explained / CD - released 27/Jun/2005 ] Massenet's Werther combines a deeply tender story with music of beauty and eloquence. One act alone contains two of the greatest arias in the repertoire: the mezzo-soprano aria 'Va! Laisse couler mes larmes' and the tenor's 'Pourquoi me rèveiller'.... |
MONTEVERDI
Orfeo (An Introduction to) Narrated by David Timson with Soloists / Cappella Musicale di San Petronio di Bologna / Sergio Vartolo [ Naxos Opera Explained / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] This audiobook series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recordings of the complete works. |
VINCENZO BELLINI
La Sonnambula (An Introduction to) Narrated by David Timson with Soloists / Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra / Alberto Zedda [ Naxos Opera Explained / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] This audiobook series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recordings of the complete works. |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Introduction To La Traviata Written by Thomson Smillie, Narrated by David Timson [ Naxos Educational Opera Explained / CD - released 3/Jun/2002 ] "If you have a friend or relative who has just started listening to opera, this will make a perfect gift. La Traviata is one of the most beloved of Verdi's many operas" Flying Inkpot |