This album features live recordings from Sunday Concerts with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, captured between 1977 and 1991 in Munich.
Performer Biography
Margaret Price, a top operatic star in the 1970s and 1980s, began her career as a mezzo-soprano before developing her soprano voice.
Historical Context
The Münchner Rundfunkorchester's 'Sunday Concerts' series, initiated in 1952, initially focused on light music but later shifted to opera, featuring a 'Who's Who' of opera singers.
Interpretation
Margaret Price's ability to sing demanding Mozart arias allowed her to master a wide range of later repertoire, including Bellini, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, and Strauss.
Performer Biography
Otto Klemperer, a renowned conductor, strongly advocated for Margaret Price, even threatening to halt his Wagner recordings to ensure she was cast in his Così fan tutte.
Performer Biography
Stage director Jean-Pierre Ponnelle recognized Margaret Price's potential as Donna Anna after she sang Nannetta in Falstaff, leading to her successful role debut in Cologne.
Performer Biography
James Lockhart, who accompanied Margaret Price's audition for Covent Garden, recognized her potential and helped her develop her soprano range.
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