Compil. UK 1993 on EMI Classics label
Classical (Opera)
Notes from back cover: Discover why Harry Enfield is mad about opera, with this, the album of the Channel 4 series. 16 of the most popular opera classics and a lively booklet explaining the action: it's all you really need to know! Recorded in Leeds Town Hall, 22-25 June 1992. Recorded with the assistance of Leeds City Council.
Harry Enfield voc, *1961 GB album by | |
The Chorus Of Opera North chorus | |
Paul Daniel hps, *1958 GB conductor | |
David Greed vn, GB leader | |
English Northern Philharmonia , GB orchestra | |
English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North , performer on track | |
Cheryl Baker voc, perc, *1954 GB soprano vocals | |
David Maxwell Anderson , tenor vocals | |
Joan Rodgers ss, GB soprano vocals | |
Edmund Barham , 1950-2008 GB tenor vocals | |
Keith Latham , 1954-2001 baritone vocals | |
Claire Powell , mezzo-soprano vocals | |
Donald Maxwell voc, *1948 GB baritone vocals | |
Bruce Budd b, GB bass vocals | |
Stephen Dowson b, GB bass vocals | |
Anne Dawson voc, GB soprano vocals | |
Anthony Michaels-Moore voc, *1957 GB baritone vocals | |
Linda Kitchen voc, GB soprano vocals | |
Janice Cairns voc, GB soprano vocals |
P. Linard Marketing And Advertising Ltd artwork |
Martin Pickard chorus master |
Matthew Cocker editor |
Michael Sheady engineer |
Ralph Steadman illustration |
Mike Prior photography |
John Fraser producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Market Traders: "Whatchoo Talking' Abaht, Opera?" | Harry Enfield | 0:53 | |
2 | La Traviata: Orchestral Introduction | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giuseppe Verdi | 0:44 |
3 | La Traviata: Drinking Song (Act 1) | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giuseppe Verdi | 2:48 |
4 | Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 2:03 |
5 | Turandot: Nessun Dorma | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 3:34 |
6 | Rigoletto: Quartet (Act III) | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giuseppe Verdi | 5:23 |
7 | Don Giovanni: Catalogue Aria | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 5:17 |
8 | Nabucco: Chorus Of Hebrew Slaves | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giuseppe Verdi | 4:36 |
9 | La Bohème: Rodolfo | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 4:40 |
10 | La Bohème: Mimi | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 4:49 |
11 | La Bohème: Finale | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 4:31 |
12 | The Pearl Fishers: Duet | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Georges Bizet | 5:53 |
13 | The Marriage Of Figaro: The Countess | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 3:34 |
14 | The Marriage of Figaro: Cherubino | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 2:36 |
15 | Camen: Finale | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Georges Bizet | 10:46 |
16 | Madam Butterfly: One Fine Day | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 4:43 |
17 | Tosca: Finale (Act I) | English Northern Philharmonia , The Chorus Of Opera North | Giacomo Puccini | 4:23 |
18 | Two Critics: "Bravo, Bravo, Bravissimo!" | Harry Enfield | 0:49 |