tracks

The Consul (Music Drama In Three Acts) Act 1, Scene 1
Tu Reviendras
Quick, John! The Police!
Don't Move Yet
Now, O Lips, Say Goodbye
Interlude
Scene 2
Next. Yes … What Can I Do For You?
Next … Buon Giorno
Next … May I Speak To The Consul?
In Endless Waiting Rooms
Act 2, Scene 1
What Is The Matter, Little Lamb?
I Shall Find For You
John, John, Why Did You Bring Me
It Is The Signal!
Mother! Why Are You So Still, Mother?
Interlude
Scene 2
What Did You Say Your Name Was?
My Charming Ma'moiselle
Any News For Me?
To This We've Come
Act 3, Scene 1
How Often Must I Tell You, Mrs. Sorel
Don't Forget To Sign
Oh, Those Faces!
Who Are You? How Did You Get In?
Don't Be Afraid, Mr. Sorel
Scene 2
I Never Meant To Do This
Lo, Death's Frontiers Are Open
Mother, John, Wait
Amelia Al Ballo (Opera Buffa In One Act)
Orchestral Prelude
Stringi! Allaccia, Allaccia!
Duettino: La Notte, La Notte È Troppo Breve
Son Pronta, Dammi Fiori
Non Si Va! Non Si Va!
Amelia, Amelia!
Romanza: Amelia, Cara
Osi Ancora Negar?
Duettino: No, No, No! Al Ballo Non Andremo
Ebbene Sì
Il Mio Amante È Quel Signore
Che Disdetta!
Romanza: Vola Intanto L'ora Insonne
Amelia! Amelia!
Contro Me Non Porta Offesa
No L'ho Pescato In Tempo
Ah Cane, Inpara...
Romanza: Fu Di Notte, Come In Sogno
Terzetto: Chi Può Saper...
Orchestral Interlude / Che C'è? Che C'è?
Già Capito
Seduta Alla Specchiera
Perchè Affligerso Tanto?
Gioite, Gioite, Amelia Al Ballo Andrà

notes

Recorded in New York City in April 1950 (tracks 1-1 to 1-19 and 2-1 to 2-8).
Recorded in the Teatro alla Scala, Milan in March 1954 (tracks 2-9 to 2-32).
℗ & © 2010 Naxos Rights International Ltd.
Made in Germany.

Includes booklet (48 p.) with libretto and English translation.

credits

Baritone Vocals [John Sorel] – Cornell MacNeil (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Baritone Vocals [The Husband] – Rolando Panerai (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Bass Vocals [The Chief Of Police] – Enrico Campi (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Bass Vocals [The Secret Police Agent] – Leon Lishner (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Chorus – Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Chorus Master – Vittore Veneziani (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Composed By – Gian Carlo Menotti
Conductor – Lehman Engel (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8), Nino Sanzogno (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Contralto Vocals [The Friend] – Maria Amadini (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Contralto Vocals [The Mother] – Marie Powers (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Libretto By – Gian Carlo Menotti
Liner Notes – David Patmore
Mezzo-soprano Vocals [The Secretary] – Gloria Lane (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Orchestra – Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Remastered By – Mark Obert-Thorn
Soprano Vocals [Amelia] – Margherita Carosio (tracks: 2-9 to 2-32)
Soprano Vocals [Magda Sorel] – Patricia Neway (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Tenor Vocals [Nika Magadoff] – Andrew Mckinley (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
Tenor Vocals [The Lover] – Giacinto Prandelli

companies

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Naxos Rights International Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Naxos Rights International Ltd.

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