Credits:

Marco Iannelli

Description:

“Rita” is a short, small-scale comic opera composed by Donizetti in the summer of 1841, featuring just three characters.In this live recording from Hong Kong, Italian conductor Marco Iannelli has arranged the work for chamber ensemble, and with the addition of English narration by Peter Gordon, he has breathed new life into Rita.With a plot centered on Gasparo and Beppe vying for Ritas affectionsand even trying to foist her onto each other*Rita* is a little-known masterpiece that shines with its high musical quality and witty characters.Tokyo M Plus