David Parry, Academy of St Martin in the Fields - Gaetano Donizetti: Zoraida di Granata (1999)
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Classical | Label: Opera Rara | # ORC 17 | Recorded: 1998
Although it was Donizetti’s first theatrical success, the original 1822 version of this violent love story was never given a complete performance because the tenor cast in the role of the hero died shortly before the first night. Even so, Donizetti quickly adapted this role for a mezzo-soprano, achieving his first theatrical success. Opera Rara presents the world premiere of the original tenor version. In addition the recording includes six more pieces written for the 1824 revival.