Ferruccio Busoni: Turandot & Arlecchino (2CD Set)Operatic Masterworks Performed by Ren Pape, Linda Plech, and the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin Conducted by Gerd AlbrechtProduct InformationUPC:845221053981Product Type:Classical Music 2CD Set (Opera)Genre:Opera, Early 20th Century ClassicalLanguage:Italian / German (Librettos)Orchestra:Radio-Symphonie-Orchester BerlinArtists:Ren PapeLinda PlechRobert WrleSiegfried LorenzGabriele SchreckenbachJosef ProtschkaOthersConductor:Gerd AlbrechtLabel:Capriccio / Deutschlandfunk KulturRecording Dates:January 2125, 1992 (Turandot), January 24 & December 4, 1992 (Arlecchino)Recording Venue:Jesus-Christus-Kirche, BerlinFormat:2 Audio CDsPublisher:Musikverlag Breitkopf & Hrtel, WiesbadenCo-production:RIAS Berlin, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Kln, CapriccioRelease Years:1993 / 2020 (Reissue)Made in:GermanyOverviewThis distinguished 2CD set presents Ferruccio Busonis operatic worksTurandotandArlecchino, performed by an outstanding cast featuring bass Ren Pape and soprano Linda Plech, alongside the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin under the expert baton of Gerd Albrecht.BusonisTurandotis an evocative adaptation of the famous story, combining lush orchestration and dramatic vocal writing. The opera features a rich cast of characters including Altoum, Turandot, and the Queen Mother, with standout performances by Ren Pape and Linda Plech.Arlecchino, a comic opera, complementsTurandotwith its lively, satirical narrative and intricate vocal interplay. Featuring roles such as Arlecchino, Ser Matteo Del Sarto, and Dottor Bombastro, the opera highlights Busonis wit and originality.Recorded in Berlins Jesus-Christus-Kirche, these performances showcase Busonis innovative approach to opera, blending late Romantic expressiveness with early modernist touches. This set is an essential addition for lovers of rare and evocative operatic repertoire.Product FeaturesFormat:2 CDs, total duration approx. 120 minutesRecording Venue:Jesus-Christus-Kirche, BerlinConducted by:Gerd AlbrechtFull Cast:Includes Ren Pape, Linda Plech, Robert Wrle, Siegfried Lorenz, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Josef Protschka, and othersPublisher:Musikverlag Breitkopf & HrtelCo-production:RIAS Berlin, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Kln, CapriccioSound Quality:Digitally recorded for pristine audio fidelityRelease:Original 1993 release, reissued in 2020Interesting FactsRare Operatic Gems:BusonisTurandotpredates Puccinis famous version and offers a unique musical perspective on the timeless tale.Dual Contrast:The sets pairing of the seriousTurandotwith the comedicArlecchinohighlights Busonis compositional versatility.Star Cast:Ren Pape, who later gained international acclaim as one of operas leading basses, shines in this early recording.Historic Venue:The Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin is renowned for its acoustics, ideal for capturing the rich orchestral and vocal textures of Busonis operas.Co-production Excellence:The collaboration between RIAS Berlin, WDR Kln, and Capriccio ensured high production standards and broad distribution.Track Listing HighlightsCD 1: TurandotAltoum, Turandot, Adelma, Barak (Ren Pape), Queen Mother, Truffaldino, Pantalone, Tartaglia, and othersCD 2: ArlecchinoArlecchino, Ser Matteo Del Sarto, Abate Cospicuo, Dottor Bombastro, Leandro, Colombina, and othersPublishersPublished by Musikverlag Breitkopf & Hrtel, Wiesbaden. Digitally produced and released by Capriccio in cooperation with Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Vienna. All rights reserved.We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!HashtagsEnglish:#FerruccioBusoni #TurandotOpera #ArlecchinoOpera #RenPape #LindaPlech #GerdAlbrecht #RadioSymphonieOrchesterBerlin #Capriccio #DeutschlandfunkKultur #ClassicalOpera #RareOpera