Rossini: Bianca e Falliero - Cullagh, Larmore, DArcangelo, Parry

Cast
Majella Cullagh, Jennifer Larmore, Barry Banks, Ildebrand DArcangelo, Gabriella Colecchia, Simon Bailey, Ryland Davis, Dominic Natoli, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Conductor David Parry

This opera which is one of Rossinis most sumptuous and ornate tells of Biancas love (Majella ) for Falliero (Jennifer Larmore) and Biancas struggle to resist her fathers attempts to marry her to Capellio (Ildebrando DArcangelo). Jennifer Larmore the internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano sings with Opera Rara for the first time.

The difficult part holds no terrors for Miss Larmore who possesses one of the most agile voices before the public today. Majella Cullagh takes no vocal prisoners, sailing fearlessly through page after page of difficult music with the greatest of ease.

This is also a first collaboration between Opera Rara and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. With an excellent compliment of supporting artists, this fascinating addition to Opera Raras Rossini list is conducted by David Parry.