Leo Delibes - Lakmé

Leo DELIBES (1836-1891)

 Lakme (1883)

Opera in Three Acts 

Libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille.

based on the novel Rarahu ou Le Mariage  by Pierre Loti

Joan Sutherland (soprano)

Alain Vanzo (tenor)

Gabriel Bacquier (baritone)

Monte-Carlo Opera Chorus

Orchestre National de l’Opéra

de Monte-Carlo

Richard Bonynge

Recording location: Salle Alcazar, Monte Carlo, October 1967

William Vincent Wallace - Lurline

William Vincent Wallace (1812–1865)

Lurline

A Grand Legendary Opera in three acts

Libretto by Edward Fitzball (1792–1873)

New Performing Edition by Richard Bonynge

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Rupert (a young Nobleman) – Keith Lewis, Tenor

Guilhelm (his friend) – Paul Ferris, Tenor

Rhineberg (the River King) – David Soar, Bass-baritone

The Baron Truenfels – Donald Maxwell, Baritone

Zelieck (a Gnome) – Roderick Earle, Bass

Lurline (Nymph of the Rhine) – Sally Silver, Soprano

Ghiva (the Baron’s daughter) – Fiona Janes, Mezzo-soprano

Liba (a Spirit of the Rhine) – Bernadette Cullen, Mezzo-soprano

Victorian Opera Chorus and Orchestra

Richard Bonynge