Latest News: Classical, Bellini (composer)
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Interview,
Marina Rebeka and Franco Vassallo on Il Pirata 25th October 2021The Latvian soprano and Italian baritone discuss their roles as Imogene and Ernesto in Bellini's early opera, recorded last summer in the composer's native Catania and released on Rebeka's own label Prima Classic last month.
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Interview,
Daniele Rustioni on Bellini's Adelson e Salvini 2nd March 2017The young Italian conductor talks to Katherine about recording Bellini's first opera, due for release tomorrow on Opera Rara.
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Favourites,
Vincenzo Bellini Katherine selects some favourite recordings of works by the bel canto composer.
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Recording of the Week,
Cecilia Bartoli sings Bellini’s Norma 20th May 2013Giovanni Antonini recreates Bellini’s masterpiece as it would have been heard at its 1831 premiere, with period instruments, a light soprano Adalgisa, and a high mezzo in the formidable title-role – Bartoli, radiating neurotic intensity and raw pathos as the infanticidal Druid priestess.