Linda di Chamounix

The first complete recording of this Donizetti opera finally appears on the market under the ARTS label! It is, from every viewpoint, a 'must' and a winning product. No other complete recording is available on the market (our recording encompasses 3 full CDs) and the only alternatives are historic or live recordings and are anyway without critical acclaim. There is no alternative at budget price. We offer Mariella Devia, the most highly acclaimed italian 'queen' of belcanto in the title role and Devia has only made a few recordings in her career (which means we are bound to receive the press's interest as well as, presumably, outstanding reviews). The rest of the cast includes some of the best italian or european young singers, with Luca Canonici as tenor (recordings incl. PolyGram, EMI, Sony, and WEA), Sonia Ganassi as mezzo-soprano (she is actually the leading young mezzo voice in Italy together with Bartoli), and Alfonso Antoniozzi as basso buffo (a star in Italy and the U.S.A.). The recording itself is a first class digital studio recording with the Chorus and Orchestra of the
Netherlands Opera conducted by the well-known Gabriele Bellini.

The opera includes well-known pieces, such as the cabaletta 'O luce di quest'anima' sung by Linda and virtuoso pieces recorded for the first time, such as the complete duet between Devia and Antoniozzi, or the big chorus for Act Three.

The booklet includes texts in four languages as well as the italian libretto. We expect exceedingly good sales around the world.

- The first complete recording
- The first studio recording
- A rediscovered masterpiece of the Belcanto
- Mariella Devia in the title role
- An excellent cast and a first-class digital recording
- The greatest value at a budget price
- High expectations in the world of music
- Special pages on Diapason, CD Classica, Musica