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Menotti: Consul (The)

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  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 1. 'Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras' (Voice on record, John, Magda, Mother)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 1. 'Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras' (Voice on record, John, Magda, Mother)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 2. 'Quick, John! The Police!' (Mother, Magda, Police Agent)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 2. 'Quick, John! The Police!' (Mother, Magda, Police Agent)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 3. 'Don’t move yet' (Magda, Mother, John)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 3. 'Don’t move yet' (Magda, Mother, John)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 4. 'Now, O lips, say goodbye' (Magda, Mother, John)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 4. 'Now, O lips, say goodbye' (Magda, Mother, John)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 5. Interlude
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 5. Interlude
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 6. 'Next. Yes … What can I do for you?' (Secretary, Mr Kofner)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 6. 'Next. Yes … What can I do for you?' (Secretary, Mr Kofner)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 7. 'Next. Next!' (Secretary, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 7. 'Next. Next!' (Secretary, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 8. 'Next. Hello. Oh! It's you!' (Secretary, Magda)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 8. 'Next. Hello. Oh! It's you!' (Secretary, Magda)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act I • 9. 'I beg your pardon, Madam' (Magician, Vera Boronel, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act I • 9. 'I beg your pardon, Madam' (Magician, Vera Boronel, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 1. 'Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras' (Voice on record, Mother, Magda)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 1. 'Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras' (Voice on record, Mother, Magda)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 2. 'I shall find for you shells and stars' (Mother)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 2. 'I shall find for you shells and stars' (Mother)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 3. 'John, John, why did you bring me...' (Magda, John, Mother)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 3. 'John, John, why did you bring me...' (Magda, John, Mother)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 4. 'It is the signal!' (Magda, Mother, Police Agent, Assan)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 4. 'It is the signal!' (Magda, Mother, Police Agent, Assan)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 5. 'Mother, why are you so still, Mother!' (Magda, Mother)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 5. 'Mother, why are you so still, Mother!' (Magda, Mother)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 6. Interlude
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 6. Interlude
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 7. 'What did you say your name was?' (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Magician)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 7. 'What did you say your name was?' (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Magician)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 8. 'My charming Ma’moiselle' (Magician, Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Foreign Woman)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 8. 'My charming Ma’moiselle' (Magician, Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Magda, Foreign Woman)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 9. 'Any news for me?' (Magda, Secretary)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 9. 'Any news for me?' (Magda, Secretary)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 10. 'To this we've come' (Magda, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Secretary)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 10. 'To this we've come' (Magda, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner, Secretary)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act II • 11. 'You're being very unreasonable, Mrs Sorel!' (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act II • 11. 'You're being very unreasonable, Mrs Sorel!' (Secretary, Anna Gomez, Vera Boronel, Mr Kofner)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 1. 'How often must I tell you, Mrs Sorel' (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Assan, Magda)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 1. 'How often must I tell you, Mrs Sorel' (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Assan, Magda)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 2. 'Don’t forget to sign' (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Magda, Assan)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 2. 'Don’t forget to sign' (Secretary, Vera Boronel, Magda, Assan)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 3. 'Oh, those faces! All those faces!' (Secretary)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 3. 'Oh, those faces! All those faces!' (Secretary)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 4. 'Who are you? How did you get in?' (Secretary, John)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 4. 'Who are you? How did you get in?' (Secretary, John)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 5. 'You cannot arrest him here' (Secretary, Police Agent, John)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 5. 'You cannot arrest him here' (Secretary, Police Agent, John)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 6. 'Don’t be afraid, Mr Sorel!' (Secretary) - Interlude
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 6. 'Don’t be afraid, Mr Sorel!' (Secretary) - Interlude
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 7. 'I never meant to do this' (Magda)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 7. 'I never meant to do this' (Magda)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 8. 'Lo, Death's frontiers are open' (Foreign Woman, Anna Gomez, Secretary, Vera Boronel, Mother, John, Mr Kofner, Magda, Voice)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 8. 'Lo, Death's frontiers are open' (Foreign Woman, Anna Gomez, Secretary, Vera Boronel, Mother, John, Mr Kofner, Magda, Voice)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto
  • Menotti • The Consul (1950) • Act III • 9. 'No! Wait! Wait!...I'm coming with you' (Magda, Mother, John, Magician, Others)
    The Consul (1950)
    Act III • 9. 'No! Wait! Wait!...I'm coming with you' (Magda, Mother, John, Magician, Others)
    Susan Bullock (Soprano), Louis Otey (Baritone), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Alto), Charles Robert Austin (Bass), Victoria Livengood (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Eckhoff (Baritone), Giovanna Manci (Soprano), Robin Blitch Wiper (Soprano), Malin Fritz (Alto), John Horton Murray (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent (Baritone), Richard Hickox
    Spoleto Festival Orchestra
    July 1998, Spoleto, Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto