Sondra Radvanovsky, the soprano on this recording, has been a leading prima donna for two decades and is globally acclaimed for her performances in a wide range of repertoire.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Lyric Opera of Chicago in December 2019, capturing a special performance of Sondra Radvanovsky's 'Three Queens'.
Critical Reception
After over a century of neglect, these operas were gradually restored to favor, starting with Maria Callas singing Anna Bolena in 1957.
Composer Biography
Gaetano Donizetti, the composer of these operas, wrote over 60 operas, at least four of which focus on women who significantly impacted English and Scottish history.
Composition History
The 'Three Queens' operas are presented on this album not in their order of composition, but in the historical order of the events they depict: Anne Boleyn's execution in 1536, Mary Stuart's in 1587, and Robert Devereux's 14 years later.
Interpretation
The 'Tudor Queens' operas offer a massive challenge to even the most accomplished bel canto interpreters, requiring a combination of vocal beauty and superb technique for passionate expressiveness.
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