Name: Menotti: Consul (The) par Susan Bullock
Brand: Susan Bullock
SKU: 095115970621
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One of Menotti's most enduring operas, The Consul had its premiere on Broadway, not in an opera house. The overtly melodramatic situation brings out the best in Menotti, and the work is a direct descendant of the verismo operas of Mascagni and Cilea. This recording includes the extension to the first interlude which Menotti added later and is not found in the published score. Based on the farewell trio, it allows Menotti to reprise one of the best tunes in the opera.
This performance was recorded live in 1998 at the Spoleto Festival in Italy. We hear the footsteps as the cast moves about on stage, as well as other stage noises, bringing a true sense of the theater to the recording. Susan Bullock's interpretation of Magda is very dramatic, yet never loses vocal quality. Only Patricia Neway on the LP recording of the original cast provides a deeper look into this tormented woman's character. Victoria Livengood is excellent as the taciturn Secretary. Louis Otey has a supple baritone voice but does not erase the memories of Cornell MacNeil on the original cast album. The rest of the cast is at a very high level. Of course, no recording of this opera is complete without the glorious singing of Mabel Mercer in "Tu reviendras," which opens the opera. The recording was made for the premiere performance and has been used ever since. The orchestra and chorus are good, but not up to the standards of the finest ensembles. Richard Hickox directs a riveting performance.
There are several recordings of this work, but the unavailability of the original cast recording leaves the field open. The overall superiority of this Chandos set makes it the first choice for most collectors.

Menotti: Consul (The)

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. The Consul, Act I Scene 1: Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras (Voice on record, John, Magda, Mother)

2. The Consul, Act I Scene 1: Quick, John! The Police! (Mother, Magda, Police Agent)

3. The Consul, Act I Scene 1: Don’t move yet (Magda, Mother, John)

4. The Consul, Act I Scene 1: Now, O lips, say goodbye (Magda, Mother, John)

5. The Consul, Act I Scene 2: Interlude

6. The Consul, Act I Scene 2: Next. Yes … What can I do for you? (Secretary, Mr Kofner)

7. The Consul, Act I Scene 2: Next. Next! (Secretary, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)

8. The Consul, Act I Scene 2: Next. Hello. Oh! It's you! (Secretary, Magda)

9. The Consul, Act I Scene 2: I beg your pardon, Madam (Magician, Vera Boronel, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)

10. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras (Voice on record, Mother, Magda)

11. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: I shall find for you shells and stars (Mother)

12. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: John, John, why did you bring me … (Magda, John, Mother)

13. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: It Is the signal! (Magda, Mother, Police Agent, Assan)

14. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: Mother, why Are you so still, Mother! (Magda, Mother)

15. The Consul, Act II Scene 1: Interlude

Volume 2

1. The Consul, Act II Scene 2: What did you say your name was? (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Magician)

2. The Consul, Act II Scene 2: My charming Ma’moiselle (Magician, Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Foreign Woman)

3. The Consul, Act II Scene 2: Any news for me? (Magda, Secretary)

4. The Consul, Act II Scene 2: To This we've come (Magda, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Secretary)

5. The Consul, Act II Scene 2: You're being very unreasonable, Mrs Sorel! (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner)

6. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: How often must I tell you, Mrs Sorel (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Assan, Magda)

7. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: Don’t forget to sign (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Magda, Assan)

8. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: Oh, those faces! All those faces! (Secretary)

9. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: Who Are you? How did you get in? (Secretary, John)

10. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: You cannot arrest him here (Secretary, Police Agent, John)

11. The Consul, Act III Scene 1: Don’t be afraid, Mr Sorel! (Secretary) - Interlude

12. The Consul, Act III Scene 2: I never meant to do This (Magda)

13. The Consul, Act III Scene 2: Lo, Death's frontiers Are open [Foreign Woman, Anna Gomez, Secretary, Vera Boronel, Mother, John, Mr Kofner, Magda, Voice,

14. The Consul, Act III Scene 2: No! Wait! Wait! … I'm coming with you (Magda, Mother, John, Magician, Others)

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