Pacini: Maria Regina (Opera Rara Audio CD)

Opera Rara Pacini 3 CD

Nelly Miricioiu; Bruce Ford; Mary Plazas; José Fardinha; Alastair Miles; Geoffrey Mitchell Choir; Philharmonia Orchestra; David Parry - conductor.

Based on Victor Hugo’s passionate play about Mary Tudor, Maria regina d’Inghilterra was one of Pacini’s most successful operas. Written in 1843, the vocal portrait of the central character is among the composers best creations. Joy, tears, outrage and forgiveness are all contained in the vivid vocal characterisation that was Pacini’s hallmark. A superb cast is accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra under David Parry.


'Listeners are likely to find themselves playing straight through from start to finish.'
--John Steane, The Gramophone