Episode 2
Donald Macleod explores Menotti's glamorous connections and the plentiful commissions they brought him. With Dance of the Wounded Courtesan (Sebastian.
Classically tall, dark and handsome, and a man with a personal magnetism of such intensity, he could, it was often said, "charm the birds off the trees". It's no surprise that after an early operatic success, America fell in love with Gian Carlo Menotti, and he quickly made friends in high places. Donald Macleod explores Menotti's glamorous connections and the plentiful commissions they brought him.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
Sebastian - ballet in 1 act
Performer: RICHARD HICKOX(Main Artist) Performer: Spoleto Festival Orchestra
- chandos.
- CHAN 9900.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
The Consul - musical drama in 3 acts
Conductor: David PARRY Performer: Christine BREWER(Soprano) Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- CHANDOS.
- CHAN-3159.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
Concerto in F major for piano and orchestra
Conductor: Jorge MESTER Performer: Earl WILD(Piano) Performer: Symphony Of The Air.
- Vanguard Classics.
- 08 4029 71.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
Notturno for voice, harp and string quartet
Performer: Karen ARMSTRONG(Speaker) Performer: Helga STORCK(Harp) Performer: Alfred LUTZ(Violin)
- Etcetera.
- KTC1045.
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