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The Donizetti Society has been established for 30 years and has published something approaching 100 Newsletters in that time. The following is the list of Newsletter content from 2002 to 2005. Individual articles and back numbers of Newsletters are available. You can use the "Find" facility, part of "Edit" on your browser, to search for keywords within each of those pages as well as using the Search facility on the Home page.
Newsletters for 2002 (85-87)Newsletters for 2003 (88-90)Newsletters for 2004 (91-93)Newsletters for 2005 (94 -96)
2002
Newsletter 85, February 2002.The content of Newsletter 85 includes:- - Black humour and Il domino nero by Alexander Weatherson Article on Lauro Rossi's 1849 opera - Balfe's Italian Operas by Basil Walsh Basil Walsh is webmaster for www.britishandirishworld.com that is dedicated to Balfe's life and works. - Lortzing-Dokumente by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Article listing many of the recordings of Lortzing's work - Louise-Angelique' Bertin, Dilettante or Icon? by Douglas M. Bennett Introductory article on Louise Bertin and her opera La Esmeralda, followed up in the next Newsletter. The libretto was written by Victor Hugo using ideas suggested by his novel, Notre-Dame de Paris. It was the only libretto he wrote. - Gaetano Donizetti, Olivo e Pasquale, by William Desniou Article on a performance of the opera in Royaumont Abbaye - Primo Ottocento by John Stewart Allitt Remarks on two publications:- firstly, Donizetti in Wien, papers from a symposium, edited by L.M Kantner (ISBN 3-7069-0006-8 / ISSN 156,00-8921) and secondly, Errico Petrella by Sebastian Werr (ISBN 3-7069-0040-8 / ISSN 156,00-8921). Published by Primo Ottocento, available from Edition Praesens. - Alessandro Stradella, Wexford 30 October 2001 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German). - Past, Present and Proposed No. 9 by Pip Clayton Ongoing history of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London Newsletter 86, June 2002.The content of Newsletter 86 includes:- - Alucinate Lucie en Lyon by Jorge Binaghi (in Spanish) - La Esmeralda in Besançon by Douglas M. Bennett A further article on a performance in Besançon of Louise Bertin's 1836 opera with its libretto by Victor Hugo. Newsletter 85 had an introductory article. The article on the web site includes two appendices not printed in the Newsletter. - La Esmeralda, Opera Theatre Besançon, 19 Februar 2002 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German). Another view on Bertin's opera - In Emilia Donizetti ha la scure facile by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Article on Maria Stuarda in Reggio Emilia and Marin Faliero in Parma - Elisir di si' perfetta, di si' rara qualita ... / Masnadieri by Jorge Binaghi (in Spanish) - La Fattucchiera by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Article on a performance in Barcelona of an opera by Vincenc Cuyas de Borés first performed there in 1838. - Una Frusta Musicale by Platonide Scannabue Comments on the current state of Mayr scholarship - Gioacchino Rossini, Maometto secondo by William Desniou (in French) Article on a performance in Strasbourg, February 3, 2002. - Gaspare Spontini, Fernand Cortez ou la Conquête du Mexique by William Desniou (in French) Article on a performance in Paris, November 22, 2001. - Libri by Jorge Binaghi (in Italian) Comments on Piero Moli's Cento Voci d'Opera and Giorgio Appolonia's Gloria del Belcanto (about Guiditta Pasta) Newsletter 87, October 2002.The content of Newsletter 87 includes:- - Donizetti's Emilia di Liverpool by Alex Liddell Comments on a production in Liverpool in July, 2000 - Auber's La Muette de Portici by Alexander Weatherson Comments on a production in Aachen in June, 2002 - Parma: nozze peruviane con pugnale by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Comments on Verdi's Alzira given as part of the 2002 Verdi Festival in Parma. - Alzira, Teatro Regio di Parma, Juni 2002 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German) Another view on the Parma production of Verdi's Alzira - Mohamet visits Bad Wildbad by Alex Liddell Article on von Winter Maometto and Rossini's Maometto II given as part of the 2002 Wildbad Festival. - Gaetano Donizetti Messa di Requiem by Alex Weatherson Article on Donizetti's Requiem Mass given in Notre Dame de Laeken on April 19, 2002 - Gl'inganni della somiglinza, Pesaro, 19 August 2002 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German) Comments on Generali's opera given as part of the 2002 Pesaro Festival - Qualche scoglio, ma Il pirata approda quasi indenne a Parigi by Jorge Binaghi (in Italian) - News from Ingolstadt by John Stewart Allitt News on various Mayr projects - Léonor e non Leonora by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Comments on the Bologna production of La Favorite - El Liceu estrena La Favorita en Frances (in Spanish) - Past, Present and Proposed No. 10 by Pip Clayton Further history of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. - Johann Simon Mayr La Passione, oratorio in 2 parts for soloists, choir and orchestra and Stabat Mater for soloists and orchestra. Article by John Stewart Allitt on works recently recorded on Guild GMCD 7251/2 - Due Regine: ma è Barbara, Queen of Scots by D.M. Bennett Short comment on the 2002 Edinburgh Festival's concert version of Maria Stuarda - Libri by Piero Mioli (in Italian) Reviews of Tomasi's Vincenzo Bellini and Paqualino's Gallus cantavit Top2003Newsletter 88, February 2003The content of Newsletter 88 includes:- - Donizetti's Il falegame di Livonia by Francesco Belletto (in Italian) Article on the revival of the opera, also known as Pietro il Grande, in St Petersburg as part of the city's founding celebrations. - Two articles on a recent revival of Meyerbeer's Margherita d'Anjou - A man for all stagioni by Alexander Weatherson (in English), part of which can be found by clicking on the link. - Causes and effects by Douglas M. Bennett (in English) - ?Diosa,Mujer,Amante? by Jorge Binaghi (in Spanish) Norma in Barcelona - Una Renaissance per Gilbert & Sullivan by Mario Villani (in Italian) - Mercadante's Il Giuramento by Douglas M. Bennett (in English) Article on the opera's revival at the 2002 Wexford Festival - Wexford Opera Festival 2002 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German) Article on Mercadante's Il Giuramento, Auber's Manon Lescaut and Martinu's Mirandolina - "Poco... Assai...Cioe'...Secondo" by Fulvio Stefano Lo Presti (in Italian) Lucia at Ancona - Nini, bloodshed and La marescialla d'Ancre by Alexander Weatherson (in English) Background to the opera that was revived in Jesi in September 2003.
Newsletter 89, June 2003The content of Newsletter 89 includes:- - Patti's Palace by Marigold Mann (in English) Short note on a visit to Patti's former house at Craig-y-Nos. See here for more information on the house. - Ugo, conte di Parigi by Alexander Weatherson and John Black (in English), part of which can be found by clicking on the link. - The Gassman Cometh by Douglas M. Bennett (in English) Article on Gassman's 1759 opera, L'Opera seria, revived in Paris in 2003. - Annus Mirabilis Rossiniano by Jorge Binaghi (in Italian) Survey of upcoming Rossini - Donizetti et la France 1830-1914 by Stella Rollet (in French) Some remarks on Donizetti and his reception in France - the subject of a longer study and thesis by the author. - Österreich - Wien/Ternitz by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Anna Bolena at Ternitz (near Vienna) - Gent val bene una Messa di Gomes by Fulvio Stefano Lo Presti (in Italian) Background to a mass by Gomes performed in Ghent, 2003 - La Figlia del Salento rende omaggio alla Francia by Fulvio Stefano Lo Presti (in Italian) La figlia del reggimento in Lecce. - Elisabeth ou La Fille de l'exilé by Will Crutchfield (in English) Piece by piece listing of the performing/critical edition of Will Crutchfield used at the 2003 Caramoor Festival , together with a note of their origin. This list also appears in Will Crutchfield's extensive notes on the opera and its reconstruction.
Newsletter 90, November 2003The content of Newsletter 90 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - Dying becomes Leonore by Alexander Weatherson Article on Nini's La marescialla d'Ancre which was performed at Jesi in September 2003. Click on this link for pictures of the production. - CAUSES AND EFFECTS (Part 2) by Douglas Bennett A note on Nini's La marescialla d'Ancre - Maria Padilla at Buxton by Alex Liddell (click on the link for article and pictures) Review of Donizetti's Maria Padilla at the 2003 Buxton Festival. - Ugo conte di Parigi in Bergamo by Alex Liddell Review of Donizetti's Ugo conte di Parigi in Bergamo. - L'accademia di musica in Bad Wildbad by Alex Liddell Review of Mayr's L'accademia di musica at the 2003 Bad Wildbad Festival - Torvaldo e Dorliska at Bad Wildbad by Alex Liddell Review of Rossini's Torvaldo e Dorliska at the 2003 Bad Wildbad Festival - Belcanto in Bad Wildbad by Sam Eadie Article on the 2003 Bad Wildbad Festival plus a short note on the revival of Marino Faliero in Venice - Federico's prison by Alexander Weatherson Article on Federico Ricci whose La Prigione di Edimburgo has been made available from Opera Rara. For a view on a previous performance see Bruce Brewer in Newsletter 69. - Lizinka by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Article on I.A. Zajc's opera Lizinka, first performed in Zagreb in 1878 - Adelina by Dr Günter R. Gruber (in German) Article on Pietro Generali's opera given in Pesaro, August 9, 12 August 2003 Top2004Newsletter 91, February 2004The content of Newsletter 91 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - Pietro Antonio Coppola by Giovanni Pasqualino (in Italian) Short biography of the Sicilian opera composer Pietro Coppola, a contemporary of Rossini who lived until 1877. - Wexford 2003 by Douglas Bennett Comments on last year's Wexford Festival - Il maestro delle Gabalette? Mercadante's Emma d'Antiochia by Alexander Weatherson Article on the concert performance in London, 22 October, 2003 - Attorno ad Elena e Malvina by Giorgio Appolonia (in Italian) Article on a concert performance of Soliva's opera on 18 October, 2003 at Lugano - Lucia de Lammermoor by Eleanor Allitt Comments on some underlying ideas behind Lucia - Mayr - a key revival by John S. Allitt Article on a recent revival of Mayr's Atalia at Ingolstadt, 20 September, 2003.
Newsletter 92, June 2004The content of Newsletter 92 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - Hommage à Adolphe Adam pour le bi-centenaire de sa naissance by William Desniou (in French). Articles on Adam's Le Toréador ou l'Accord parfait, which was recently performed in Paris and Le Postillon de Lonjumeau,which was recently performed in Dijon. Also a concise discography - Elvida's horrid destiny reversed by Alexander Weatherson History and comments on a little known opera that has been recorded by Opera Rara for future release. - A visit to Donizetti by Basil Walsh A short note on a visit the Irish composer Michael Balfe and his wife made to see Donizetti in 1845 during the latter's final illness. Basil Walsh is webmaster for www.britishandirishworld.com that is dedicated to Balfe's life and works. - Amore, Odio, Assassinio by Lukas Franceschini (in Italian) Article on Verdi's I Masnadieri recently performed in Bologna . - Marathon Salamis by Alexander Weatherson with synopsis by Georgios Leotsakos An article (click on the above link to view) on the Greek composer Paolo Carrer's opera of 1866 that was recently given its world premiere in Athens. A CD of Carrer's Despo was released in 2006. - Con Hans Heiling dall' Alsazia alla Sardegna by Fulvio Stefano Lo Presti (in Italian) Article on performances of Marscher's opera in Strasbourg and Cagliari . - Inaugurata la Stagione 2003/4 del Teatro all Scala by Lukas Franceschini Article on Rossini's Möise et Pharaon (in Italian). - Don Pasquale, Stadttheater St. Gallen, 22 Jänner, 2004 by Dr. Günter R.Gruber (in German) Review of the performance . - Lillo and the unhappy Caterino Howard by Alexander Weatherson Articles on the composer Giuseppe Lillo (1814-1863) and on his tragic opera Caterina Howard staged in Naples in 1849.
Newsletter 93, October 2004The content of Newsletter 93 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - LUCIA: some accidents of locality (Part 1) by Douglas M. Bennett The first of two articles reflecting on the Scottish historical and physical background of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Bride of Lammermoor, which was to get its operatic transformation by Donizetti and Cammarano as Lucia di Lammermoor. Some of the pictures illustrating the article can be found here. - Pietro il Grande, Martina Franca, 25 Juli 2004 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German) Article on Donizetti's Pietro il Grande from the 2004 Martina Franca festival. - Il falegname v Il falegname by Alexander Weatherson Comparisons between Pacini and Donizetti's operas both called Il falegname di Livonia, the latter also known by the title Pietro il grande. - Ines de Castro di Giuseppe Persiani: riflessioni su una "riscoperta" di Paola Ciarlantini (in Italian) Article listing the many operatic versions of the Ines de Castro story as well as detailing the fortunes of Persiani's opera including its most recent revival at Jesi. The author was responsible for the performing version of that revival. - Il trionfo delle belle, Pesaro, 7 August 2004 by Dr. Günter R Gruber (in German) Review of Pavesi's opera from the 2004 Rossini opera. - CHE ORIGINALI a Venezia, 15 maggio 2004 by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Review of Mayr's opera - Bravo Gelsenkirchen! by Sam Eadie Short reviews of Donizetti's Rosmonda d'Inghelterra and Offenbach's Les Brigands performed at the Musiktheater im Revier, Gelsenkirchen - Il Corsaro di Pacini alla Casa della Musica di Parma, 12 giugno 2004 by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Article on Pacini's opera recently revived in a concert version with piano in Parma. - Ponchielli's I Promessi sposa by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Article on Ponchielli's opera now available on Bongiovanni GB 2356/57 Top2005
Newsletter 94, February 2005The content of Newsletter 94 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - More Mayr Milestones by John Stewart Allitt Comments on a new recording of Mayr's Sisara as well as the publication of the conference proceedings of Mayr a S. Maria Maggiore: 1802-1822 - LUCIA: some accidents of locality ( Part 2) by Douglas M. Bennett The second of two articles reflecting on the Scottish historical and physical background of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Bride of Lammermoor, and the various transformations it has had including that by Donizetti and Cammarano as Lucia di Lammermoor. Some of the pictures illustrating the article can be found here. - "O beau pays...!" le retour de Meyerbeer sur les scènes françaises. Comments on performances of l'Africaine (Strasbourg, Opéra national du Rhin, vendredi 11 juin, 2004) and les Huguenots (Metz, Opéra Théâtre, samedi, 12 juin 2004) (in French). A discography of both operas is also included. The introduction and section on les Huguenots (with English translation) can be found here. - Mabellini, political survival and Il conte di Lavagna by Alexander Weatherson. Article on the 19th century composer, close associate of Mercadante and perhaps better known as a conductor. - Un volume su Arnaldo Furlotti, a cura di Giuliano Colla e Gaspare Nello Vetro by Giovanni Pasqualino (in Italian). A commentary on a recent book on Arnaldo Furlotti: priest, musician, composer and conductor. - Nymphen mit Trockeneis by Geerd Heinsen (in German). Article on Offenbach's Die Rheinnixen and its recent production at the Slovenia National Opera in Ljubljana.
Newsletter 95, June 2005The content of Newsletter 95 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - Maria in Minnesota by Charles Jernigan Review of the 2005 production of Donizetti's Maria Padilla in Minnesota. Pictures and other comments on the production can be found here. - Arrighetto or squaring up to Rossini by Alexander Weatherson Article on Coccia's Arrighetto planned for revival at this year's Pesaro Festival (August 10, 13) - Maometto II by Alex Liddell Review of Rossini's opera given at La Fenice, Venice, 28 &20 January, 2005 - Tudor Madness in Brecon and Craig-Y-Nos, 5th and 6th March, 2005 by Douglas Bennett. Review of the Opera School Wales production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena together with some comments on the theatre. The article and photographs of the production can be found here. - Pia de' Tolomei in Venice by Alex Liddell Review of Donizetti's opera given at La Fenice, Venice, 17 & 19 April, 2005. Dynamic plan to release a DVD of this production. - "Pia" tra Pop Art e Raffaello by Giacomo Branca (in Italian) Another view of Donizetti's opera given at La Fenice, Venice on 17 April, 2005 - Pias Momente by Geerd Heinsen (in German). A further view of Donizetti's opera given at La Fenice, Venice. - Opera in London during the Nineteenth-Century by Pip Clayton. The first of a series of articles on the reception of operas in London during the 19th century drawing on press reports and lithographs and prints of the time starting with Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. - Un valente alunno di Mercadante: Vincenzo Moscuzza by Giovanni Pasqualino (in Italian). Article on Moscuzza with a focus on his opera Stradella travatore del 1600 - Ouverture and beginners please by Alexander Weatherson. Review of Philippe Thanh, Donizetti, Actes Sud/Classica, Paris, 2005, 192 p., ISBN 2-7427-5481-4. This is the first complete modern study in French on Donizetti. See http://www.actes-sud.fr/ficheisbn.php?isbn=9782742754816 . Alex commented that " the text is balanced and the judgement mature: [Thanh] is at his best when he touches upon France and Donizetti's Parisian career as you would expect, when the insights gather and the ambience is very skillfully evoked".
Newsletter 96, October 2005The content of Newsletter 96 (in English unless stated otherwise) includes:- - A mystery solved by Constantin Erbiceanu Article on the burial place in Istanbul of Donizetti's brother, Giuseppe, who was in charge of the Sultan's music - Meyerbeer, les Huguenots by William Desniou (in French) Review of the recent performance at Liège. The review and photographs from the production can be found here. - Les Huguenots by Alan Jackson Article on the Liège production of Meyerbeer's opera. - Anna Bolena by Laura D'Alessandro (in Italian) Review of the production of Donizetti's opera in Torino on May 15, 2005, photographs of which can be found here. - Glücklicher Bühnenausfall by Geerd Heinsen (in German) Comments on Meyerbeer's Margherita D'Anjou performed in Leipzig, May 27, 2005. - Arrighetto by Günter R Gruber (in German) Article on the Pesaro production of Coccia's opera - La finti filosofi by Günter R Gruber (in German) Article on the production of Spontini's opera as part of the 5th Pergolesi/Spontini festival in Jesi and Umgebung. - One size fits all: Pacini's Gli arabi nelle Gallie by Alexander Weatherson Article on Pacini's opera. - L'Armonia by John Stewart Allitt Article on the Ingolstadt production of Mayr's opera - Opera in London during the Nineteenth Century by Pip Clayton Second part of an extended article on the performance history in London of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. The first part was in Newsletter 95. - Maria di Rohan - Last of the line or a new beginning? by Douglas M. Bennett Article on the forthcoming production of Donizett's opera at Wexford
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